Leaf Skeletons

[soooty]

I've tried doing my own leaf skeletons and used various methods. I have boiled them in washing soda and then tried rubbing off the flesh, I have washing them in soda then soaked them in bleach, it doesn't seem to ever work. Sometimes they look quite good floating in the bleach, then when I get them out they become a gloopy mess.

Has anyone had any success doing their own leaf skeletons?

[bodrighy]

I haven't but I look forward to the answers as it is something I have been thinking of using in some way

pete

[Cuckoos Nest]

You need to first dry the leaves in a flower press (or old telephone directory with heavy books on top) for at least a couple of weeks, longer if possible, until they are absolutely bone dry and quite rigid.

Then put them in a washing soda solution and when they start to go soggy lift them out and brush gently with a toothbrush.

[soooty]

Thanks for the advice - will try drying them first next time round.

[maxef8]

your suggestion is awesome...:)

[williamsjanet]

hey I did not know about leaf skeleton much, but after reading this, I come to know about it. I think its interesting to do so next time I will try it with the leaves of my garden. Thanks for the new idea.