Leaf Printing on Black Silk Scarves

1. Iron black scarf to remove folds.

2. Make sure leaves are clean and flat and not too dried out because they will crack and crumble easily.

3. Using a plastic sheet with vein side up apply with foam brush a mixture of paint onto leaf, not too thick so you will be able to see the vein when its printed. Dilute paint as needed. Do a few practice leaves before you print onto the silk.

4. Place painted leaf vein side down onto black silk. With another sheet of plastic, gently place it over the leaf and softly rub your fingers over the surface of the leaf to transfer the paint onto the silk. Be careful you don't move the leaf while you are rubbing it. Remove the leaf by picking it up from one end and slowly lifting it off the silk. Repeat until you have a nice array of leaf printed on your scarf.

5. Allow to dry thoroughly and heat set with an iron for 2-3 minutes to make the paint permanent.