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Autumn Leaf Garland

This Autumn DIY is so easy to make.
Prep Time1 hour

Equipment

  • 1 Big Pot for boiling water
  • 1 Smaller Pot for heating the wax
  • Stove
  • Fairy lights as long as the garland you wish to make

Materials

  • 2 cups Paraffin Wax You can also use Soy or Beeswax
  • 1 piece Baking Paper
  • Autumn Leaves with the stems the amount depends entirely on how long you want the garland.
  • wooden clothespins small ones from the craft store
  • Jute String

Instructions

Melting the Wax:

  • Fill the larger pot halfway with water.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the wax to the smaller pot.
  • Place the smaller pot gently into the larger one to make a double boiler.
  • Let the wax melt slowly. Do not raise the heat.

Preparing the Leaves:

  • While the wax melts, sort throught the leaves to find dry, clean and if possible blemish free ones.
  • Prepare and lay out the ones you plan to use.

The Process:

  • Once the wax melts, very carefully hold each individual leaf by it's stem and dip it into the wax.
  • This step must be done very carefully and gently as we are working with hot wax. Wear gloves as an added measure.
  • As you dip each individual leaf into the wax, lay it out on a baking paper to cool.
  • Repeat the process until all the leaves have been dipped in wax.

Assembling the Garland:

  • Once the leaves have cooled, you can proceed with making the garland.
  • Use a Jute string to keep the natural aestheic. Secure the string first.
  • Attach the leaves one by one using small wooden clothes pin.
  • Once the leaves are attached to the string, secure the fairy lights to the garland.