How to Make a Leaf Rubbing

Materials

A variety of leaves that are pliable and whole
White paper
Crayons

Instructions

Collect a variety of leaves that are pliable and whole.
Place one leaf at a time on a hard surface with the leaf “veins” up.
Place a white sheet of paper on top of the leaf.
With the side of a crayon, rub over the top of the leaf, the more pressure used, the better! You may need to secure the leaf by pressing on it with your fingers as you color.

You will see the leaf appearing on your paper.
Repeat the process with other leaves and colors.

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