How do you do leaf rubbing art?
STEPS
- 1Collect leaves. Collect leaves of various shapes and sizes.
- 2Position a leaf. Place a leaf with its bottom side facing up.
- 3Place paper over the leaf.
- 4Rub a crayon.
- 5Rub over the entire leaf.
- 6Remove the leaf.
- 7Make more leaf rubbings.
- Overlap the leaf rubbings to create a stunning picture!
Can you do leaf rubbings with colored pencils?
Leaf Tracing with Colored Pencils
With colored pencils, you only need to apply light pressure as you rub the side of the tip across the paper. If you push too hard, the pencil will rip the paper. And let kids get creative — if they want a purple or rainbow leaf rubbing, great!
How do you do leaf printing?
STEPS
- 1Collect leaves. Collect leaves of various shapes and sizes.
- 2Prepare the materials. Cover your work area with a mat or with newspapers.
- 3Paint a leaf. Take one leaf.
- 4Press the leaf onto paper. Carefully place the leaf, painted side down, on your paper or fabric.
- 5Remove the leaf.
- 6Make more leaf prints.