Dried Leaf Jars

You can’t beat an autumnal walk – the crunching leaves and the beautiful colours of the trees. This is an easy and rustic craft that requires just a couple of recycled jars and some of nature’s free gifts. These jars add a lovely warm glow to any autumn evening gathering.

Top Tips:
Choose leaves with interesting shapes, like acers.
It works nicely if you put the front (or right side) of the leaf against the glass with the back side of the leaf (the wrong side) outermost, especially if it is a waxy leaf like laurel or holly. Revisit the leaves now and then as the glue is drying, to make sure they are flat against the glass.

You Will Need:
• Leaves
• Iron
• Ironing board
• Parchment paper
• Small paintbrushes
• Selection of jars/vases
• PVA glue
• Tea lights
• Jute of cord

This craft features in A Taste of the Chateau.

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Step 1.

Pick a variety of leaves on a dry day.

Step 2.

Leave them to dry naturally overnight.

Step 3.

If the leaves curl, iron them on a low heat (without steam) between 2 sheets of parchment paper.

Step 4.

Using a paintbrush, cover the jars with a liberal coating of PVA glue.

Step 5.

Position the dried leaves on the jars and cover them with a layer of PVA glue.

Step 6.

Leave to dry.

Step 7.

Pop a tea light in the bottom of the jar.

Step 8.

Finish the jars with some jute/cord tied around the neck.

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If you make this, we'd love to see it. You can share it on the Escape To The Chateau Fan Club Facebook Group or tag us on Instagram @escape.to.the.chateau