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How To Make Skeleton Leaves with Printable Instructions

Last updated on August 18, 2022 By The Kreative Life 235 Comments

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DIY Skeleton Leaves Tutorial

I’ve wanted to do this project for almost three years now, but couldn’t figure out how to make skeleton leaves.

I first saw this when I was pregnant with my first son and was looking at the décor in the doctor’s office.

They were pressed between two pieces of plexiglass and I thought it was the coolest thing ever!

I didn’t know what to call it when I went online to search how to even start making these. I searched “clear leaves” and “see-through leaves” and the only results I got were fake leaves made out of tulle and silk.

I also found leaves that were bleached  white. This wasn’t what I was looking for either. I found out that these are called skeleton leaves.


I guess the name makes sense, since you’re actually getting down to the bones of the leaf.

Now that I figured out what to call them, I needed to know how to make skeleton leaves.

The companies that sold them sure as heck weren’t going to share their secrets on how to make a skeleton leaf.

I dug a little deeper and came up with a lot of sites from colleges talking about the very scientific side of making skeleton leaves and why the formula works. It was way too technical for me!

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Figuring Out How To Make Skeleton Leaves

I found a tutorial on Pinterest, but after the cooking part, it seemed way too time consuming having to gently brush the skin of each leaf off with a tiny little brush (I’m so impatient), especially if making big batches of skeleton leaves.

I found these big sturdy leaves (I think they’re some type of palm leaf) in a park near our house and decided to try them out.

I had to make sure the leaves were waxy and veiny because they work the best. Here is my step-by-step tutorial on how to make skeleton leaves. Enjoy!

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What You Need To Make Skeleton Leaves

  • Waxy Leaves
  • Large Pot
  • Water (I used 12 Cups)
  • Super Washing Soda (I used 2 Cups)
  • Metal Tongs
  • Colander
  • Bleach
  • Shallow Dish
  • Food Color
  • Cooling Rack


*The amount of water and super washing soda will vary depending on the size and amount of leaves.

I would suggest using one part super washing soda to six parts water.

How To Make Skeleton Leaves

1. In a well-ventilated room, mix water and super washing soda in pot and bring to a boil.How To Make Skeleton Leaves - The Kreative Life

2. Lower the heat to a simmer and add leaves. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 hours.

After the 2-3 hours, the water will look very murky.

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3. Using the tongs, place the leaves in the colander and run under cool water.

(My leaves were pretty tough, so I don’t know if adding all types of leaves to the colander will work or if you’d have to rinse them individually if they’re more fragile.)

How To Make Skeleton Leaves - The Kreative Life4. Pour out the murky water and rinse out the pot. Fill the pot with just enough water to cover the leaves.

It doesn’t have to be as much used before when simmering them. I added ½ cup bleach.

Place the leaves into the bleach water and allow to soak for 20-30 minutes. This will remove as much color from the leaf as possible.

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5. Now, this is where I did things a little differently.

Instead of using the brush to remove the skin of the leaf, I placed the leaf flat on my hand and ran it under the sprayer on my kitchen sink.

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The skin started immediately coming off.

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6. After about a minute under the water, the skin was completely removed.

I’ll admit that some of the leaves tore a little, but I still kept them because it added a little character.

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7. Mix water and food color in the shallow dish according to the tint you want.

I used a blue and green mixture.

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8. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Remove from water and place on cooling rack. Allow to completely dry.

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After mine dried, I painted a cheap frame and used a piece of scrapbook paper for the background.

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Now that you know how easy making skeleton leaves at home is, what will you try next?

If you like home decor, then you may want to check out these diy floating shelves or this faux-stained wood plaque!

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  1. Mary Jane Freitas

    March 1, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    I love this and will be trying this out… love how you put them in frames so cool. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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    • The Kreative Life

      March 1, 2015 at 2:24 PM

      You’re welcome, Mary Jane!

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      • di maria

        March 25, 2016 at 3:30 PM

        hello,,i just saw this turtorial,and i got a question.and i also like to create kinda handmade things,so i want to find out,after drying them out they will be strongly and straight? or just were before?i mean, they are dry and crusted solid look to get in shape, or simply lose their natural color?

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        • The Kreative Life

          March 25, 2016 at 4:27 PM

          Hi! They were actually a little more fragile than before.

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          • Eddie

            July 3, 2016 at 1:27 PM

            try oil based coloring, it should also preserve it better…

        • Carien

          December 6, 2016 at 7:09 AM

          Washing soda is exactly the same as soda ash you put in your swimming pool. Check out the ingredients. Hope this is helping. And it’s much cheaper as actual washing soda.

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          • Carly Lee

            December 27, 2016 at 4:44 AM

            So washing soda? Thats called baking soda? Correct? Im in north carolna. Never heard of washing soda and i really want to do this-like tom.

          • Sarah

            December 17, 2017 at 4:11 PM

            In the UK washing soda is called soda crystals and found in the laundry aisle, in 1 kg bags.

      • Terra Gazelle

        August 12, 2016 at 1:35 PM

        Back in the 90s I visited Louisiana and in a gift shop saw skeleton magnolia leaves…I have looked for the how to and this is the first time I have seen it. I have sense my visit moved to Louisiana and have all kinds of magnolias. Now I can create some of my own Skeleton Leaves.

        Thank you.

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        • Anne Fey

          August 22, 2016 at 2:25 PM

          I have seen skeletal magnolia blossoms. They were stunning and had an almost gauzy linen look to them. Still had their blossom shape or maybe they were reshaped? Think this process would work? Any ideas/tips???

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        • Carly Lee

          December 27, 2016 at 4:46 AM

          Exactly what i was gping to try tom! Magnolia leaves this was first tree in minds

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      • holly backes

        December 7, 2016 at 7:54 PM

        I’m sorry but what is super washing soda is that baking soda please let me know MARY JANE and thank you for sharing HOLLY BACKES AZORNIA dhbackes@gmail.com

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        • Lori L

          January 30, 2017 at 1:09 AM

          Arm and Hammer makes washing soda, It is in the laundry booster section. It is not the same as baking soda.

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          • The Kreative Life

            February 2, 2017 at 1:34 PM

            You’re correct, Lori! I do hate that they make the boxes look so similar even though the super washing soda box is noticeably larger.

  2. Patty

    March 1, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    Do you mean baking soda?

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    • The Kreative Life

      March 1, 2015 at 2:23 PM

      Hi, Patty! Super washing soda is a detergent booster and household cleaner you can find in the laundry detergent aisle.

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      • Mimi

        March 17, 2016 at 6:40 AM

        I’m from Croatia and nobody is selling “super washing soda” here.

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        • Amanda

          March 17, 2016 at 11:44 PM

          hey! washing soda is actually different chemically from baking soda, but don’t worry, you can try baking soda into washing soda! essentially all you have to do is bake it at 400 degrees F for about half an hour. but i dug up a quick tutorial that explains it in a bit more detail, (so you don’t think i’m just making stuff up!)
          http://naturesnurtureblog.com/ttt-turn-baking-soda-into-washing-soda/
          hope this helps!

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          • Amanda

            March 17, 2016 at 11:45 PM

            oops! i meant *turn* baking soda into washing soda!!

          • giancarlo novello

            May 23, 2016 at 1:22 PM

            Come a 400° C? A 100° l’acqua evapora.

          • Ruthie

            July 28, 2016 at 2:19 PM

            Wow I did not know that. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing that.

        • Tina

          May 21, 2016 at 11:07 PM

          If you’re in the US and can get to a Walmart you can find Washing Soda in the store. Just ask management for help finding it if you must.

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        • Patti

          March 27, 2017 at 7:34 PM

          Super washing soda is sodium carbonate . A also known as soda ash. Na2CO3 is its formula. It makes dyes penetrate natural fibers and items more strongly. I looked up on Internet and found how to turn baking soda into sodium carbonate. Do your own research.

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        • Ruthjohanna

          August 20, 2017 at 1:55 PM

          In Austria I just buy Soda

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        • Amy JO POSEY

          June 30, 2021 at 10:36 PM

          When drying my leaves I put them between 2 sheets of parchment paper & press with an iron set on medium. It keeps them flat & drys them at the same time.

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      • Anshul Gwande

        May 9, 2016 at 2:43 PM

        Hey der I just luved dis…..i’ve been looking for this for soo long & nw I’m definitely going to try dis…bt I’ve a doubt about d washing soda…i cannot find it anywhere around soo can I use any other washing powder????

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        • Kenneth McLaws

          August 30, 2016 at 3:46 AM

          Just buy baking soda and dump it on a cookie sheet and spread it out and throw it in the oven at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes. I have made some in my toaster oven and it works great.

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          • Kate

            December 21, 2016 at 10:32 PM

            Thanks everyone for explaining the washing soda to all of us not in the US. Other than baking some baking soda (I assume this is sodium bicarbonate?) do I need to add anything else to it? Is anyone able to advise what is in the commercial washing soda?

  3. Peggy Deaux

    March 1, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Love this! Been looking for something outstanding for a collection of old frames. Ready to get busy with this.

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    • Peggy Deaux

      March 1, 2015 at 7:03 PM

      What do you mean “moderation”?

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      • The Kreative Life

        March 1, 2015 at 7:25 PM

        Hello, Peggy! I approve comments before they are posted on my blog. This prevents spam comments or comments that aren’t family-friendly being posted without my knowledge. Great question!

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    • The Kreative Life

      March 1, 2015 at 7:22 PM

      Hi, Peggy! I’m glad you’re now able to use your frames.

      Reply
  4. Candy Berg

    March 1, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    oh these are so simple in design by nature and simply gorgeous. I just happen to have a brand spanking new house I will be moving into. I want to decorate with interesting and unusual things. I think this would be gorgeous, now to find the leaves. Thank you so much for the great tutorial and sharing.

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    • The Kreative Life

      March 2, 2015 at 1:08 AM

      You’re very welcome, Candy! These will be a great addition to your new home!

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      • Laiba

        March 26, 2018 at 6:42 AM

        Thanks its a superb idea for home decoration i’ll try it soon i really loved it …stay blessed dear

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  5. Kimberly

    March 2, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    Oh wow this is really cool I am going to have to try this!

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  6. Earl-Leigh

    March 2, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    This is really cool! I can’t wait to make some for my Easter decor.
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  7. Kim @ 2justByou

    March 2, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    I’ve always wanted to try this! I didn’t know what they were called either. And I don’t even remember where it was that I saw them, but I remember them!
    Thanks for the awesome tutorial. I’m pinning it for later!
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  8. Jillian (Food, Folks and Fun)

    March 2, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    So pretty, I love that you can customize the color of the leaves.
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  9. Natalie @ Life Made Simple

    March 2, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    What an awesome idea! I bet my little one would love collecting leaves and making these with me!

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  10. Christine

    March 2, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    What a fabulous craft idea! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I think it would be a great project to do with my girls!
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  11. Stephanie

    March 2, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    So cool! Love this idea. They turned out beautiful! Great job!

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  12. Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt

    March 2, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    What a cool project! I love how it turned out!
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  13. Naked Without Polish

    March 2, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    This is adorable! I love looking at DIY crafting things but the thought of doing it myself makes me cringe! haha

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  14. Debra

    March 3, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    This is way cool! I want to try it!
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  15. Meagan

    March 3, 2015 at 12:25 AM

    This is so cool! I love how you did this and the pictures are awesome. So creative and fun.
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  16. Emily

    March 3, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    this is brilliant!! I love the end result.. its so pretty!!
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  17. Britney

    March 3, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    This is incredible! I never would have thought to do that to leaves!
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  18. Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy

    March 3, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    Just gorgeous! I so want to do this now!

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  19. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

    March 3, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    I have always wanted to know how the leaves were reduced to their skeletons! Can’t wait to try this.
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  20. Christine

    March 3, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    Ooh, this is such a nice, classy wall decoration! Who knew it would be so easy to create for yourself?

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  21. Cathy @ Our Mini Family

    March 3, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    What an awesome project! Those skeleton leaves are gorgeous–but I don’t think we have any big sturdy leaves like that around this part of town.
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    • The Kreative Life

      March 3, 2015 at 8:29 AM

      Hi, Cathy! I don’t think the size matters, as long as they’re waxy and have veins. You can probably try maple leaves.

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      • Jacqueline Vasquez Soto

        December 20, 2015 at 8:59 PM

        Hola, gracias por tan útil tutorial,,,pero se me ha hecho difícil encontrar la sosa,,,no se si es detergente para lavar o sirve también el bicarbonato de sodio,,yo trabajo en complementos( Acccesorios) para novias y otras

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        • daisy

          March 12, 2016 at 12:49 PM

          Hola Jacqueline,

          Ella le respondió a Patty la misma preg
          “Super washing soda es un detergente y limpiador para el el hogar que lo puedes conseguir en área [sección o pasillo] de detergentes”

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        • Amanda

          March 17, 2016 at 11:50 PM

          Espero que esto ayude, es en Inglés!
          http://naturesnurtureblog.com/ttt-turn-baking-soda-into-washing-soda/

          cocinero el bicarbonato de sodio a 400* F para 30 minutos.

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  22. Yvonne [Tried and Tasty]

    March 3, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    This is pretty much the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!
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  23. christine

    March 3, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    My son loves collecting big beautiful unique looking leaves. This would be a great way to have him help me on a decorating project.
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  24. Jessica (Savory Experiments)

    March 3, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    These are super cool! They would go great in my powder room. Now I just need to locate some leaves under all of this snow!
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  25. Rachel G

    March 4, 2015 at 2:37 AM

    Wow! Those turned out really cool, and the process definitely feels very scientific, though I can’t quite wrap my mind around why it works. Good job!
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    • The Kreative Life

      March 4, 2015 at 9:45 AM

      Rachel, when I was trying to find out how to do this, a lot of science articles came up. They were all too technical for me! Lol

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  26. KathyB

    March 4, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    This is amazing. I’d love to put them in a window as a privacy screen. Do you have any recommendations for getting them to stick to a window?

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    • The Kreative Life

      March 4, 2015 at 9:42 AM

      Hi, Kathy! The only thing I can think of is using a thin layer of Mod Podge or pressing them between two pieces of glass, but I’m not sure how well that would work.

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      • Sandra

        June 11, 2016 at 4:13 PM

        Not sire how old all these comments are. For the window, I think acrylic sheets could be used for mounting. They can be cut to fit the window using some sort of homemade swivel latches to hold it in. It should be lovely. Wonder how they will hold up in a sunny window?

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  27. Trudy

    March 4, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    We have a large screened in deck that really needs decorating. When summer finally gets here I will have to try this. My leaves right now are under 1 foot of snow with temps under 0.

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    • The Kreative Life

      March 4, 2015 at 9:40 AM

      Hi, Trudy! I hope it warms up for you, pretty soon!

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  28. Pam

    March 4, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    THis is so great!! Thank you for sharing!! i’ll be heading to my florist to see what I can find since we still have snow on the ground.

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    • The Kreative Life

      March 4, 2015 at 9:39 AM

      You’re very welcome, Pam!

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  29. Shirley

    March 4, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Very Impressive!! I love leaves and nature and always have. I have always liked things like this too but never knew how to get to this point with them. Looks like a very simple process too. ALSO, I really don’t understand the purpose of the food coloring? Do you need to do this step? I do see there is a bit of color to them after this process but is it really necessary? Again, Very Nice Job!

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    • The Kreative Life

      March 4, 2015 at 9:38 AM

      Hi, Shirley! The step with the food color isn’t necessary. I added color to match the color scheme of the room. The tint is a little more difficult to see on the pc, than it is in real life.

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  30. Pat Metheny

    March 4, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    I LOVE this! I think my 8 year old granddaughter will love doing this with me. I think from the looks of this, what you used was probably a Magnolia leaf. We live in a city called the Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma and have been associated with Southeastern Oklahoma State University since 1966. It is called the Campus of a Thousand Magnolias so I think I am in business with leaves! 🙂

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    • The Kreative Life

      March 4, 2015 at 9:58 AM

      Hi, Pat! I don’t think it was a magnolia leaf, but I may have to go back to the park and check. We’re in southern Florida and where I found them, there were all types of palm trees around. However, I think a magnolia leaf would work great! P.S. I’m originally from Lawton, OK! Yay!

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      • Sandra

        June 11, 2016 at 4:17 PM

        Thinking about using elephant ears and split leave philodendron. Also have many and magnolia leaves. Anyway, when you put the leaves in the washing soda does it matter the size of the leaf? What I am wondering is what size pot yo use for split philodendron leaves since they are so large. But I think they would be beautiful.

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        • Margareth Wlodarski

          August 1, 2018 at 12:52 AM

          Wondering if elephant ear leaves worked? Thanks to all for sharing.

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  31. Jessie

    March 4, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Fantastic idea! How did you attach the skeleton leaves to the scrapbook paper?

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    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:29 PM

      Hi, Jessie! I just pressed it between a sheet of scrapbook paper and the glass on the frame. No glue at all.

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  32. Denise

    March 4, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    I’d forgotten how to do this and also tried looking it up and only found something online written up in the 19th century that was so complicated I eventually gave up. So seeing yours on Pinterest sparked my interest immediately. Thanks so much, they’re perfectly lovely

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    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:30 PM

      Thank you so much, Denise!

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  33. Brenda Taylor

    March 4, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    So you don’t have to put them between 2 pieces of glass or plexiglass? I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea! I love doing crafts of all kinds, and this just blew my mind! Thank you for posting! Going to look for palm leaves!

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    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:31 PM

      You’re very welcome, Brenda!

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  34. Linda

    March 4, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Pat, I thought it looked like a magnolia leaf also. Kendra, thanks for sharing your fantastic ideas. I am going to try this later in the year when it ‘thaws’ outside.

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    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:32 PM

      I’m glad you like it, Linda!

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  35. Lacey Charrene

    March 4, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    I love this project so much. I also pinned it awhile back and have been planning on doing this with my Mr. 6. We are big nature collectors since we do a daily nature study so this is perfect for us. I love your finished product. Beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration!

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    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:35 PM

      You’re very welcome, Lacey!

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  36. Joanne T Ferguson

    March 5, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    G’day What a GREAT DIY project I really enjoyed viewing today!
    Cheers! Joanne
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  37. Jenny B @ Honey and Birch

    March 5, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    This is such a great idea! I love how it turns out – I would love to make some a put them in a frame on my walls!
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  38. Nicole

    March 5, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    I saw these on Hometalk the other day and thought they were just so cool!
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  39. Katherine

    March 12, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    I saw the results of my mother doing this about 50 years ago. Hers became completely skeletonized with nothing between the vains. I thought she only used bleach. Don’t know the concentration. I ran across then the other day pressed between the pages of an old photo album. As beautiful as ever.

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  40. paola

    April 20, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Bellissima questa tecnica!Proprio un vrero peccato………..Non capire le spiegazioni!!!Soda…………Ma.Soda Caustica?!!!!!Chi lo sa!!!!!!!!Purtroppo,io non so l’Inglese!E così,non ci capisco nulla!!!!!UFFA!!!!!

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    • The Kreative Life

      April 20, 2015 at 11:35 PM

      Ciao, Paola! Non è soda caustica. E ‘carbonato di sodio o super soda. Questo è il link per il prodotto che ho usato:http://www.walmart.com/ip/Arm-Hammer-Super-Washing-Soda-Detergent-Booster-Household-Cleaner-55-oz/19407690. Mi auguro che aiuta e che si capisce la mia traduzione.

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  41. Betsy @ Happily Ever After, Etc.

    April 27, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    These are gorgeous! I love how you figured out a way that works for you! I would love to make some of these!
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  42. hira anjum

    July 9, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    Hello,
    Can i use baking soda?
    what is the difference between washing and baking soda?

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    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:37 PM

      Hi, Hira! I don’t believe baking soda would work. I think super washing soda contains baking soda and some other ingredients.

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      • Lauren

        November 13, 2015 at 5:51 PM

        washing soda = baking soda+heat. See here: http://www.mommypotamus.com/how-to-make-washing-soda/

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  43. Laura

    July 24, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    I saw these on pinterest, and was dying to make them too. The tutorial I found was in Japanese, and the photos weren’t very helpful, so for a long while I was soaking leaves in baking soda waiting for the leaves to turn into skeletons. When that didn’t work, I got to searching the internet for how to make them. Thankfully, I was calling them skeleton leaves from the beginning so I found directions fast. Soon I was making them all the time.

    I just wanted to share some things I have learned from making these. The leaves don’t have to be waxy, but those are the easiest to work with. When I started, I used cottonwood leaves, and they came out beautiful. But not all leaves work. I moved to Napa, CA and tried this with grape leaves, and they didn’t make it. You just have to try whatever leaves you want to and see what happens.

    When brushing the flesh from the leaves, I first used a little paint brush, but I don’t the patience for that, so I switched first to a tooth brush, then to a nail brush with softer bristles. These worked great, and make quick work of removing the flesh from the leaves.

    Not that it matters, but I bleach them after I make the skeletons out of them, and I use food coloring straight, rather then mixed with water for bold colors. I like jewel tones, so that works for me.

    It’s so nice to see that other people love these beautiful leaf skeletons as much as I do! Thank for your post.

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:38 PM

      Hi, Laura! Thank you so much for the tips! I tried brushing the flesh off, but it was easier (and a lot faster) for me to run them under water.

      Reply
  44. Ciara

    July 25, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    So beautiful and delicate! The wonders of nature enhanced by artistry even after the leaf has died! Am looking forward to trying this. Thank you so much for posting.

    Reply
  45. teresita astrada

    July 25, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Gracias por compartir , me encanta la forma fàcil e interesante, muchas gracias! lo probare.

    Reply
  46. mery valverde

    August 1, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    Felicitaciones por compartir esta idea. Yo quisiera aplicar en mi taller de arte. Me pueden enviar a mi corroe los pasos por favor

    Reply
    • Leti

      April 16, 2016 at 10:11 AM

      Por favor yo también le solicito los ingredientes y el procedimiento para lograr transparentar las hojas. Agradezco mucho apoyo, anhelo lograr hacerlo.

      Reply
      • The Kreative Life

        April 17, 2016 at 10:48 PM

        Hola, Leti! Lo que usted necesita : Hojas de cera , olla grande , Agua (I usado 12 Copas ) , Súper sosa comercial ( I usado 2 Copas ) , pinzas de metal , colador , Bleach , un plato poco profundo , de color Alimentos , Rejilla

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  47. Amina

    August 10, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    thanks for sharing. I’ll try surely

    Reply
  48. isis

    August 16, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    muy bueno, muy buscado…….mil gracias

    Reply
  49. Kara

    August 22, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    after you get the flesh off how is there the skeleton and what the skeleton is mounted in how is that already there or do you mount it on something I really what to try this!!

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      August 25, 2015 at 1:03 PM

      Hi, Kara! The skeleton is the veins that are left behind after all of the skin is removed. The leaf is pressed between a piece of scrapbook paper and glass in a wooden frame to hold it in place.

      Reply
  50. silvia

    September 6, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    hi there
    i would like to know if I can change the super soda with similiar one,im in aportugal and that product dont exist here.
    Thanks for your response

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:41 PM

      Hi, Silvia! I don’t know what can be substituted for super washing soda, but you can buy Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda online.

      Reply
  51. Nancy

    September 14, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    Do you use green leaves freshly picked or dead/dried leaves? Or can you use either

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:44 PM

      Nancy, I used leaves that I picked off the ground, they weren’t completely dry but they were slightly brown.

      Reply
  52. Patsy

    September 14, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Japanese Beetles will do the same thing! LOL

    Reply
  53. Lyn

    September 19, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    Hi, I’ve just subscribed to your newsletter. I love anything to do with craft or art. I used to make these leaves by just soaking in water & changing the water daily it was tedious. That was when I was in school & only peepal tree leaves worked. Your method is great thanks. And the leaves you used are from an almond tree. My neighbor has one, I always use them for flower arrangements. I’ve also made roses wit them when they’re that beautiful red. These almond trees are common here in the tropics. I’m from India- Mumbai. Happy crafting!

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:45 PM

      Hi, Lyn! Thank you for letting me know about the leaves. I wasn’t too sure.

      Reply
  54. ximena

    September 24, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    muy bueno

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  55. AJ

    September 24, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    I remember doing something like this a few years ago with ‘peepal’ leaves (that’s what its called in India; botanical name is Ficus religiosa). All I did was put the leaves in water for a couple of days, and after that slowly rub the skin of the leaf off (putting them under running water might also work). This method is much easier than the one you’ve given. 🙂

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:46 PM

      Hi, AJ! Thank you for the tips!

      Reply
  56. angel

    September 28, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    where can you find the washing soda?

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:47 PM

      Hi, Angel! You can find super washing soda in Walmart in the laundry detergent section. I used the Arm & Hammer brand.

      Reply
  57. angel

    September 28, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    what will you use to dye the leaf skeleton?

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:48 PM

      Hi, Angel! In the tutorial, I used water and food coloring.

      Reply
  58. gladys villalobos

    September 28, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    me gusto lo de las hojas lo que si mi duda es de la soda aqui en chile no se como la puedo encontrar ya que los nombres de los productoa varian dependiendo del pais o si puedes enviar una foto del compuesto del producto
    seria genial de ante mano muchas gracias

    Reply
  59. Lisa DeShane

    October 2, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    I am really goung to have to try this too!
    I too have seen and admired them but tge ones i saw were all different types. I dont know what time of year it was when they made them. Does it make a difference or can they be done at any time?

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:21 PM

      Hi, Lisa! The time of year doesn’t matter. I made these during the spring. Now that it’s fall, I bet you can find plenty of leaves to use.

      Reply
  60. Courtney Craig

    October 6, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    I’ve wanted to make these for the longest time!!! I live in Louisville, Kentucky and have never found the washing powder, do you think borax would work? One of my good friends is from Lawton, Ok!!

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:20 PM

      Hi, Courtney! It’s a small world! Super washing soda is a detergent booster. You can find it in Walmart in the laundry detergent section. I used the Arm & Hammer brand. I’m not sure if borax would work.

      Reply
  61. Lucy chimal ortega

    October 14, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Wonderful ,thank you darling !:)

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:48 PM

      You’re very welcome, Lucy!

      Reply
  62. Kelly

    October 16, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Hi! Love this project idea. I know what I’m doing this weekend! Still, I am a little slow… I don’t get what super washing soda is specifically. Will you share exactly what I am looking for? Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:19 PM

      Hi, Kelly! Super washing soda is a detergent booster. You can find it in Walmart in the laundry detergent section. I used the Arm & Hammer brand.

      Reply
  63. Judy

    October 18, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    I can’t wait to try this. I want to bring some leaves home from our vacation in Costa Rica,rainforest. However, don’t see anywhere In the comments, if it’s best to work with fresh leaves, or if you can use dried leaves?

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:17 PM

      Hello, Judy! Some of leaves I used were on the ground and starting to dry and brown.

      Reply
  64. mARTina

    October 20, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    Hello, I really like such crafts!!! and I want to do thias!
    which kind of bleach do you use?
    I have to buy this in Germany.
    Thank you very much!
    mARTina

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      October 21, 2015 at 11:16 PM

      Hi, mARTina! I used Clorox bleach.

      Reply
  65. Caitlyn

    October 25, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    Could you use baking soda instead of super washing soda?

    Reply
  66. Michelle

    October 25, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Once you have the finished product, do you think you would be able to decoupage them and make a bowl from the leaves?

    Reply
  67. Anand dongare

    October 26, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    It’s very nice tutorial and I can’t wait, I try his it’s very awsm. Thanks for sharing.
    .

    Reply
  68. srini

    November 17, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    hello friends ,this activity is cool must try

    Reply
  69. Bhakti

    November 23, 2015 at 12:25 AM

    So nice.. I always try to make it
    Bt my process was so long
    Thanks for this.. so now I can make it in jus few hours

    Reply
  70. Jacqueline Vasquez Soto

    December 20, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    se me urge aclarar el nombre verdadero,,,es sosa oes soda, y se puede usar detergente para lavar mas klorox’?

    Reply
  71. Carliena

    January 29, 2016 at 11:02 PM

    I just adore this! You are so very creative and this is amazing!! A few quick questions…

    How long do they keep in the frame?
    Can you do this with flowers?
    Can you secure them with glue or wold that damage the leaves?
    With the tinting, can you use gel colors or just liquid?

    I just think the way you laid this tutorial out was brilliant and easy to follow!!

    Thank you so very much,
    A curious new crafter!

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      February 5, 2016 at 2:43 PM

      Thank you, Carliena! I’m glad you liked it!

      Reply
  72. Laura

    January 30, 2016 at 1:51 AM

    What is SUPER WASHING SODA please?

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      February 5, 2016 at 2:44 PM

      Hi, Laura! It’s detergent booster that you can find in Walmart in the laundry detergent aisle. It’s an Arm & Hammer box.

      Reply
  73. Char

    February 5, 2016 at 1:33 AM

    Thank you for sharing your information on how to do this. I have only seen leaves like this on river banks or near a lake, but it also depends on the time of year when you see them, however, by the time I find them and bring them home , I just have crumbs, lol. So I thank you again. I WILL be doing this.
    Yours truly Charmaine M.

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      February 5, 2016 at 2:42 PM

      You’re very welcome, Char!

      Reply
  74. stacey

    February 8, 2016 at 6:57 PM

    Hi i was wondering what i would use instead of Super Washing Soda as i live in the uk and would need to order in from us amazon?

    Reply
  75. Cynthia Gallegos

    February 17, 2016 at 9:43 PM

    How did you get them to stay on the paper? Are they behind glass? Very nice idea. It would be just my luck I would tear the leaves but it would be nice to give it a try. Our granddaughter just moved into their new house would make a nice house warming gift.

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      February 22, 2016 at 12:21 AM

      Hi, Cynthia! I just pressed them between the glass and the backing of the frame, without using glue. I hope your granddaughter loves your gift.

      Reply
  76. Chanel Camacho

    March 5, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    This is an amazing idea! I want to ask though… do you need to preserve the leaf after you’re done so that it doesn’t crumble or change shape with age? I also wanted to know if you know if a Protea flower’s leaf is a suitable leaf to try this with?

    Reply
  77. Matt

    April 25, 2016 at 3:54 AM

    Love this my favorite season is autumn and I love cooking so i decided to decorate my kitchen in an autumn theme and I love it so I will be doing this for my kitchen thanks so much for sharing

    Reply
  78. Izabela

    April 29, 2016 at 8:27 AM

    Hi! I love these! It’s a great gift for friends. You’re so kind person that I want to hug you lots. I have a question – can I use washing powder against washing soda? Will the results be the same?

    Reply
    • Izabela

      April 29, 2016 at 8:28 AM

      Sorry, I meant *instead*, not against

      Reply
  79. LAURA LOPEZ CASTILLO

    May 1, 2016 at 12:29 AM

    QUE BONITO, ME HE QUEDADO CON MUCHO INTERES SIGUIENDO TUS INSTRUCCIONES Y.. MANOS A LA OBRA!
    GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR

    Reply
  80. Elvira

    May 3, 2016 at 4:33 PM

    Hi Kendra, In Europe is a cheap and good brand Klok or Driehoek. Don’t forget the prices in Europe are much higher than USA. Aldo it’s the same, we have to deal with price +tax. And USA is a “whole-user+ no tax”
    But the “washing soda works great”.
    I want to show you this….. I made little paintings/ art of these skeleton leaves!
    Here is the How to……
    https://youtu.be/LzW69eQNpjY

    Reply
  81. Marianne

    May 11, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    Thank you.
    Found this on Pinterest. Want to do it. But: What is a Colander ? 🙂
    I am from Sweden and have no idea.
    Marianne

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      May 12, 2016 at 10:46 AM

      Hi, Marianne! A colander is the same thing as a strainer, like when you strain the water from pasta.

      Reply
  82. JOSE

    June 7, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    MUY interesantes, pero PODRIAN DAR LA POSOBILIDAD DE TRADUCIRLO Y PODER LEERLO EN ESPAÑOL.

    Reply
  83. Joanna

    June 8, 2016 at 9:58 PM

    Hi. You could also try using that ‘murky water’ as a natural dye for fabric or wool 🙂

    Reply
    • KC

      October 26, 2016 at 11:02 AM

      Yes! Fantastic idea! I’m happy to have the tutorial for the leaves, but hated the idea of just tossing out that natural color that the leaf worked so hard to put there…;) I’m going to try dying some homemade paper, though, I think, rather than cloth. Or maybe bleached cotton cord? Like the kind sold for packaging? Thanks for the idea!
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  84. Heather

    July 9, 2016 at 8:49 PM

    Hi, I was just wondering if after I brought it to a boil could I put it in a slow cooker on HI for the 3-4 hours? Instead of on my stove? These are gorgeous.

    Reply
  85. Anna

    August 5, 2016 at 12:55 PM

    Do you think these could be ‘painted’ with clear resin? These are beautiful, I’d love to be able to use them on a wreath.

    Reply
  86. sallysalehi

    August 11, 2016 at 3:13 AM

    thanks a lot for your kindness education. in a photo after drying it, it seems to be so shiny and glassy. would you use of crystal sir vernier?

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      August 11, 2016 at 3:26 PM

      Hi! I didn’t add anything extra to them to make them shiny. It may depend on the type of leaf used.

      Reply
  87. Hazel

    September 11, 2016 at 2:24 AM

    Hello. I was wandering the amount of ingredients for say like 4 – 6 leaves

    Reply
  88. Samarei

    September 12, 2016 at 1:53 PM

    Great post, I can’t wait to try it. BTW, I think I recognize your leaf as a Fig Leaf Ficus.

    Reply
  89. KiraThuy

    October 18, 2016 at 12:55 PM

    im from VIETNAM and i really love your share about thought of the leaf. THANK YOU VERRY MUCH :X. hope you allways happy and beauty with your life :X

    Reply
  90. Monica

    October 22, 2016 at 10:34 PM

    Thank you for sharing this technique, I love the way they came out.

    Reply
  91. Dolly

    November 4, 2016 at 7:15 AM

    What a super project to do and they came out beautiful too!! I hope to try these, now that fall is upon us on the East Coast in CT. I’ll even make the frames out of old barn wood or use chalk paint and distress the frames. Thanks for a great tutorial!!~Dolly

    Reply
  92. Jane

    November 25, 2016 at 3:57 PM

    Will it work for dry leaves?

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      November 28, 2016 at 9:36 AM

      Hi, Jane! The leaves I used were dry. I picked them up from the ground.

      Reply
      • Jane

        November 28, 2016 at 6:00 PM

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
  93. Sergio Octavio

    November 25, 2016 at 4:59 PM

    hola me agrado este procedimiento pero m quedo un poco de duda cuales son hojas de cera o puedes ussar de cualquier hoja
    y tu procedimiento me quedo un poco confuso las pones en el agua calente o fria o hirviendo
    si es posible me lo puedes mandar a mi correo tus instrucciones por favor
    gracias por tu atencion

    Reply
  94. Scott Smothers

    January 13, 2017 at 12:25 PM

    for your viewers, super washing soda can be purchased at walmart and it is very inexpensive.
    hope this helps. 🙂

    Reply
  95. Jeannette Denby, Dryden, Ontario, Canada

    January 30, 2017 at 5:56 AM

    That is so simple and I have always loved the skelton Leaves only I have always hunted for mine in the Fall or spring time. Wow What a shortcut!…….I have a question…….I have many, many, dried leaves. Could one do the same procedure with them to make the skeltons? Just wondering. I don’t have a use for the pressed leaves or flowers and would like to do something different with them. Thank you so much for the Tuteral.

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      February 2, 2017 at 1:36 PM

      Hello, Jeannette! I actually found these leaves on the ground, as well. They weren’t fresh from the tree and some were a little dry already. Maybe if your leaves are the thick waxy type they’ll work.

      Reply
  96. antunes

    February 2, 2017 at 1:13 PM

    E de enaltecer, que divulgues estes conhecimentos. Vou tentar fazer. O meu obrigado.

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      February 2, 2017 at 1:30 PM

      Seja bem-vindo!

      Reply
  97. K L Neimeth

    February 10, 2017 at 9:56 PM

    My physician’s office has pictures of x-rayed flowers and leaves that are breath taking. Your skeleton leaves are a close cousin! My lifelong friend lives in Durant, Oklahoma….City of Magnolias. I’ll have her send me a box of leaves! What a great project…and thanks for the simple and straightforward instruction. Your results are stunning.

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      February 15, 2017 at 2:13 PM

      You’re very welcome!

      Reply
  98. Patrick

    February 11, 2017 at 1:31 AM

    Fig leaves are quite tough/durable & have an interesting shape. I have a feeling they would be a good candidate for this process. I think I will try some during the summer…and maybe again when they turn yellow & start to fall off the tree in the late fall.

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      February 15, 2017 at 2:13 PM

      I bet they’d turn out beautifully, Patrick!

      Reply
  99. Good Park

    February 14, 2017 at 8:05 AM

    thank you teaching me!><

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      February 15, 2017 at 2:13 PM

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  100. Jane schum

    February 25, 2017 at 10:20 PM

    Love this idea! I was wondering if I could paint on the leaf after it’s dry. I could use craft paint or acrylic, painting a tree within the leaf! I haven’t made a skeleton leaf yet, and wondered before I do.

    Reply
  101. Ruth

    March 6, 2017 at 10:31 PM

    Hola,
    What kind of leaves do you recommend to use?

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      March 28, 2017 at 10:27 AM

      Hi, Ruth! I would suggest any type of broad waxy leaf.

      Reply
  102. anisha

    April 2, 2017 at 1:21 AM

    hii,
    i had a doubt the food color that u use in this is just too add a little tint to the leaves is it?
    n after removing the leaf from the color solution do v have to run it under water again or there is no need for itt?

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      April 2, 2017 at 7:57 AM

      Hi, Anisha! The food color is just to add a little tint. I wanted it to match the room I have them in. I didn’t run it under water again. I let it dry on a rack.

      Reply
  103. carob.co

    April 26, 2017 at 4:30 PM

    Great post! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

    Reply
  104. Jorge Vieira

    July 22, 2017 at 3:34 PM

    What are the safety and other precautions with this activity ?

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      August 24, 2017 at 6:57 PM

      Hi, Jorge! You should be in a well-ventilated area and use goggles and gloves.

      Reply
  105. Joe

    August 17, 2017 at 12:03 PM

    Hi does anyone know how to do this in the UK ?

    Reply
  106. Heather M.

    September 4, 2017 at 9:35 PM

    This is so cool! My son and I are going to do this for a science project. My question is: I don’t have a hand held sprayer from my sink, how else can I remove the skin? Have you tried any other way?

    Reply
  107. Daeve

    September 9, 2017 at 2:10 PM

    Long, long time ago . . . I made these when I was young with no boiling, no chem agent. Just tapped on the leaves repeatedly with my dad’s bench brush. (Or foxtail, as they said in the Navy.) Seems like the leaves were set on a surface with some ‘give’, like a folded towel. Rather time-consuming, but that’s a good thing for keeping a young teen busy, right? When they looked right, I was done – no additional steps for drying or rinsing, although pressing until dry sounds like a good idea. As I recall, they came out just a magical-looking as these. I know I was quite pleased with myself for some time. I don’t remember having a problem with ripping. I probably used maple and oak leaves, since that’s what was in my back yard. Depending on how much leaf material you tap off, I would think they micht even retain some natural fall-colors tints.

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  108. Antonia

    November 4, 2017 at 2:19 PM

    I’ll have to try this. Amazingly simple steps, thank you!

    Reply
  109. sandy

    January 22, 2018 at 3:13 PM

    Hi there these are beautiful. Could Magnolia leaves work since they are really sturdy?

    Reply
  110. Silvia Cayres

    July 10, 2018 at 8:09 AM

    Thank you very much, I am an artisan from Brazil and I have already seen this work on the internet for a while and I tried to do it but with no success.
    I’ll try again. tanks

    Reply
  111. Alien

    August 5, 2018 at 7:00 AM

    Amazing thing¡ I would love to add this to my art work of mixtures of painting and “things”. The Spanish name for the basic component of the Super Washing Soda (sodium carbonate) is carbonato de sodio, which is is not that easy to get in this far away from everywhere place where I live here in Chile. There is any other common and regular product that I can replace it with? (baking soda, fon instance?). Lovely work! Thank you for sharing it!

    Reply
  112. Angie

    October 11, 2018 at 1:16 PM

    Washing soda is sodium carbonate. Baking soda is sodium hydrogen carbonate, so they’re two different chemicals. Some recipes call for baking soda instead but it doesn’t seem to work as well as washing soda.
    Also, that looks like the leaf from the tropical almond tree, Terminalia catappa. Definitely not a palm.

    Reply
  113. Mazh

    November 15, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    Nice

    Reply
  114. Yara Kimura

    April 24, 2020 at 1:27 AM

    Kendra!!! You must see what my mom does with these skeleton Leaves!

    We live in Brazil, and she started with this kind of Craft to fight against an emotional depression. This was 20 years ago.

    She has a facebook and Instagram profiles. I think you would love to see her beautiful things!
    Search for: FEITIÇO DAS ROSAS on Facebook, and MAJO KIMURA on Instagram.

    She just sent me the link to this tuttorial, and asked me to translate.
    She likes to learn and learn new techniques.
    Thanks a lot.

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  115. Jemma

    May 22, 2020 at 12:39 PM

    This is so neat, I’m going to have to try it as soon as possible! Thanks for sharing the process!
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  116. Elna@YoNature

    October 5, 2020 at 3:51 AM

    This is so beautiful! I’ll be trying with my niece 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  117. Tina Jane

    July 2, 2021 at 7:58 AM

    @Kendra
    Bonjour, It looks so beautiful. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful idea. I will try it and decor my living room.
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  118. Markos T

    July 2, 2021 at 8:07 AM

    Hey Kendra, thanks for sharing an idea of skeleton leaves. I tried the method you used for making skeleton leaves and it really worked. It is really the best craft idea in the season in Winter.
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  119. Jackson Devis

    July 8, 2021 at 4:56 AM

    @Kendra You nicely described this craft. Truly appreciate and enjoyed this beautiful craft. Looking forward to more such DIY crafts in the future too. I am pretty impressed by your efforts. Thank you so much for sharing.
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  120. Scarlett

    August 12, 2021 at 5:48 AM

    Hello Kendra,
    Skeleton leaves are made by removing the leaf tissue from certain varieties of leaves without damaging the intricately laced veins. Thank you so much for sharing this post, I appreciate your work. It was a great informative post. Love to come here again.
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  121. Robert Kiyosaki

    October 5, 2021 at 10:26 AM

    Thanks for this blog post. Almonds are quite useful that I got today due to this.
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