Leaf Printing using acrylic or watercolor paint

1. Collect soft leaves from trees or plants, store in a plastic bag and seal until use.

2. Paint the textured side of the leaf with acrylic paint or watercolor paint with liquid soap to thicken or polymer medium. Don't puddle the paint.

3. Quickly place the leaf painted side down on paper or support and place a paper towel over and press to print the leaf image. Repeat as you like to create a composition.

4. Great for bookmarks, cards, and foreground interest in a paintings.

5. To print on fabric use fabric paints or acrylic and follow the directions to heat set.