This honouring of the magnificence of autumn leaves on a linen vest was done many years ago and I decided it was time to do an update but would take a picture before recycling it. An hour or so later, while wearing the vest, I was pulling it closer around me and it ripped down the front.
The replacement had been started….talk about timing….and is the means of the how-to below.
But first –
– some napkins also leaf blessed
Here is how I do it: the leaf is painted on its veiny side with acrylic paint and then placed, paint side down, on the fabric.
A paper towel is put over the leaf and then a roller is used to press the image onto the material. A rolling pin or round bottle can be used. Sometimes I use my fingers to more clearly define areas. And yes, I lift the paper towel and the leaf (carefully) to check on the progress.
When it is what I want I peel off the leaf and….
stand and stare at the result.
The new vest gets hung up so the leaf can dry and I discover that I have forgotten to put down something between the garment and the table.
With a sigh and a chuckle I go and get a wet cloth.