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- Using Monstera Leaf creatively - Tips & Tricks
- From the leaf to the decorative bowl - that's the trick
- Monstera leaf as a vase jewelry - Eye catcher with Benefit
- Tips
The leaves of the monster leaf are very decorative
Using Monstera Leaf creatively - Tips & Tricks
With their ornamental ornamental leaves, popular Monstera species, such as the Delicious Window Leaf, inspire us to create imaginative decorative ideas. Find out how to make a shapely bowl out of a leaf or how to create a great eye-catcher in the vase with surprising added value.
From the leaf to the decorative bowl - that's the trick
To turn a big Monstera leaf into a pretty shell, you only need air-hardened modeling clay from the craft store, a sturdy base, a rolling pin and a sharp kitchen knife. Sandpaper should also be at hand for fine work. In these steps you proceed correctly:
Lay out the modeled leaf shape together with the underlay for drying in such a way that it inevitably has to bend. Well suited for this purpose are a braided basket or a flat carton. Within 24 to 48 hours the window leaf shell is completely dried. Treating bumps on the edges with fine sandpaper adds the finishing touch to your authentic Monstera Leaf Bowl.
Monstera leaf as a vase jewelry - Eye catcher with Benefit
Its majestic window leaf is a green treasure trove for decorative vase jewelery. The exotic climbing plant has long since evolved from the creator of living space into a leading actor. So why not put the majestic leaves in a vase? This creative design variant also scores with a pleasing side effect. This is how it works:
By exchanging the lime-free water regularly, the window leaf in the vase keeps for weeks. With a little luck, meanwhile, fresh roots are sprouting from the interface on the petiole. So, if you've had enough of the vaekoration, do not throw it away. Potted in a bucket with potting soil, you work the deco sheet into a cuttings and draw a young window leaf from them.
Tips
Please note with all the enthusiasm for the magnificent window leaf that the exotic climbing plant has a dark side. The Aronstabgewächs is permeated by poisonous ingredients that can trigger unpleasant allergic reactions even in a mere skin contact. Therefore please make gloves for all cutting and care work.