Creative Steps

4 Ways with….. twigs & leaves

TWIG & LEAF TREE

TWIG MONSTER

LEAF PRINTS

LEAF FISH

LEAF PRINTS

1 Go on a leaf hunt outside and find some leaves that have clearly defined veins as this will make for better prints. We used acer and rose bush leaves. Make sure the leaves are clean and dry.

2 Gather together some and . Put and using your finger mix them together to create some autumnal colours. Then, still using your finger, cover the back of a leaf with the different colours. Turn the leaf over onto the white paper and press down using a sheet of . Gently peel the leaf away to reveal your print.

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