Pam on sun 25 aug 02
"Practical Uses For Glycerin
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Preserving Leaves
A way to preserve the leaves is to submerge them in a solution of glycerin
and water. Use a mixture of one part glycerin to two parts water. Place the
mixture in a flat pan, and totally submerge the leaves in a single layer in
the liquid. You'll have to weight them down to keep them submerged. In two
to six days, they should have absorbed the liquid and be soft and pliable.
Remove them from the pan and wipe off all the liquid with a soft cloth. Done
correctly, the leaves will remain soft and pliable indefinitely.
Another in depth discussion of this topic can be found at
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod03/03900008.html
another link with other stuff
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/838/9785
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marianne Lombardo"
To:
Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 3:54 PM
Subject: Has Anyone Preserved Leaves to Use In Clay Later?
> Has anyone found a way to preserve leaves so they can be rolled out in
clay
> later? I would like to try and save several varieties of leaves and make
> some things in the winter.
>
> I'm wondering if I bought paraffin and melted it, and dipped the leaves in
> if they would keep.
>
> Marianne Lombardo
> Omemee, Ontario, Canada
> email: mlombardo@nexicom.net
>
>
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