Have you ever wanted to keep that perfect rose for your altar at Beltane? Or the beautiful leaves from Samhain? Well here's how you can! Just make ... Wax Flowers and Leaves! Materials: -
2 Blocks of paraffin wax -
Used tin can -
Toothpicks -
Clothespins and cord Instructions: -
Start by chilling the flowers in a fridge for about 1 hour. - Half fill the saucepan with water and bring to the boil, place the can into the water and fill with chunks of the wax. Lower the heat to a simmer.
- Gently melt down the wax stirring constantly.
- Take a flower or leaf and dip it into the wax, if your stem is short use some tongs to dip it in.
- Use a spoon to spoon the wax into any hard to fill areas.
- Use the wax to cover the stem and leaves.
- Dry the roses by pegging them to a clothes line or by rigging one up using cord.
- Catch the drips on newspaper to prevent making a mess.
- Allow the flowers or leaves to dry for up to 1 hour.
- Then arrange them in a vase.
- Make sure you keep these in a cool place or the wax will melt.
The instructions for this project can be found on the Craftbits website. |