In nature, elements in the leaf, skin, or fur are left in the surrounding mud or clay. If bacteria do not eat the elements (usually requires low-oxygen conditions), a carbon impression may remain. Compare impressions. Different types of leaves, and different weights can form different quality of impressions.
1.Collect leaves. Collect leaves of various shapes and sizes. …
2.Prepare the materials.
3.Paint a leaf. Take one leaf. …
4.Press the leaf onto paper. Carefully place the leaf, painted side down, on your paper or fabric. …
5.Remove the leaf. …
6.Make more leaf prints.