Fall brings a brilliant palette of amber, ochre, scarlet, and plum. One of the most fulfilling and accessible ways to preserve this fleeting seasonal beauty is through pressed leaf art. Whether you are foraging vibrant maple foliage from your backyard or gathering delicate oak leaves on an afternoon walk, pressing foliage locks in intricate vein structures and rich hues for months of botanical decor.
1. Minimalist Brass Floating Glass Frames
Double-glass floating frames create a clean, modern aesthetic that turns vibrant leaves into high-end wall art. Placing a single, perfectly symmetrical Japanese maple or golden ginkgo leaf between two panes of glass highlights its delicate edges and natural translucency.
- Materials: Pressed leaves, double-glass floating frame with brass borders, micro-dot clear adhesive.
- How to make: Clean the glass thoroughly with alcohol. Use a tiny dab of clear adhesive at the center of the leaf’s backside to secure it against the back pane, close the frame tightly, and hang it where natural backlight catches the delicate leaf veins.
