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This would be fun for kids to make, for cards, or as a base to a collage project. See the original article for the entire “how-to”.

How-to: Hammered flower and leaf prints

I learned this technique, which makes an image using the natural dyes in plants, from my college roommate Sarah. It’s great for making cards or simple botanical prints. 
  • flowers or leaves to print
  • watercolor or other rough, acid-free paper
  • selection of hammers (including ball-peen or cross-peen, if possible)
  • hard work surface (cutting board, slab of wood, etc.)
  • paper towels
  • scissors
  • pen
  • tweezers or toothpicks
  • acrylic finishing spray (optional)
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