1, material:

Leaves.

Paper (preferably thicker paper).

Pigment (choose color and concentration according to personal preference).

Brush or paint brush.

Water.

Palette.

Plastic packaging or adhesive tape (for fixing leaves)

2. Step:

Collecting leaves: Choose leaves with clear surface texture, preferably dry leaves. Put the leaves face up and fix them on paper or other flat surface with plastic wrap or adhesive tape.

Color: Use a brush or brush to color the back of the leaves. When painting, be careful not to paint the color on the veins, and try to keep the veins clear. You can choose the color and concentration according to your own preferences.

Rubbing: Turn the painted leaves upside down and put them on a new piece of paper. Gently press the blade with your fingers to make it in close contact with the paper. Be careful not to move the blade when pressing.

Uncover the leaves: After the pigment dries, slowly uncover the leaves. At this point, the texture of the leaves will be printed on the paper. If necessary, you can add some details to the paper with a brush or brush.

Repeat operation: the above steps can be repeated as needed until satisfactory results are obtained.

3. Precautions:

Be careful not to damage leaves or paper during operation.

If multiple rubbings are needed, it is best to wait until the pigment of the last rubbings is completely dried before the next operation.

The function of rubbing leaves:

1. artistic creation: rubbings can be used as a form of artistic creation. By choosing leaves with different textures, shapes and colors and using different pigments and techniques, we can create various unique works of art.

2. Recording nature: The texture of leaves is a wonderful flower of nature, and their shape, color and texture are determined by many factors such as season, climate and region. Rubbing leaves can record these natural features, so that we can better understand and appreciate the charm of nature.

3. Explore culture: Leaves have special symbolic meanings in many cultures. For example, in many North American and European cultures, maple leaves symbolize change and growth, while in China culture, bamboo leaves symbolize tenacity and perseverance. Through rubbings, we can deeply explore the connotation and expression of these cultures.

4, increase the aesthetic taste: rubbings can be used as decorations to increase the aesthetic taste of indoor space. They can be hung on the wall, put on the table or given to others as gifts. At the same time, appreciating these works can also improve people's aesthetic ability and perception of natural beauty.

5. Cultivate patience and carefulness: It takes a certain amount of patience and carefulness to rub leaves, and it needs to be carefully painted, rubbed and uncovered. This process can cultivate people's patience and carefulness, and improve the quality and efficiency of work.