Craft Tips > ChristmasSeptember 10, 2004

Preserving Mistletoe and Magnolia Leaves for Christmas Wreaths

I need info on preserving mistletoe and magnolia leaves for making wreaths and other Christmas items.

By

Answers

Read answers for this post below.

By Charles M. (Guest Post) 12/14/2008

I was told by a lot of people to dip the base of them in glycerin.

By Midge (Guest Post) 02/06/2008

Did any of the suggestions work? I am trying to preserve fresh mistletoe now myself and found you had already tried.

RE: Preserving Mistletoe and Magnolia Leaves for Christmas Wreaths

By Claire S. (Guest Post) 11/21/2004

i was told to dip them in future floor wax.

By Thelma (Guest Post) 10/05/2004

I am not sure this will work, but I have bought cat litter and used it on leaves and small flowers. It dries them out and they are pretty. Just cut them lay in a tray, cover with litter, and then layer again if needed until you have amount you want done. I have also read in my MICROWAVE INSTRUCTION BOOK, it can be done in it, but never tried it.....I want to preserve red, peppers I have harvested from my garden, so I am gonna try the cat litter method......Good luck tmelton (at) wayxcable (dot) com

By Scott J. (Guest Post) 09/14/2004

I'm not sure if it will work with Mistletoe and Mangolia leaves, but it's probably worth a try: I use to know a lady that preserved eucolyptus branches for swags by cutting fresh ends and then soaking the ends in either glycerine or anti-freeze for a few days.

Questions

Here are questions related to this page. Click "Ask a Question" if you have a question to ask about this topic.

Making a Magnolia Leaf Wreath

I am making a large magnolia leaf wreath. Is there a spray sealant I can use to put on the leaves to keep them from turning brown? The wreath will be hung up high in the church's sanctuary all through Advent.

By Agnes B

 

Most Recent Answer

By angeltea9 11/30/2011

Go To MarthaStewart.com or FaveCrafts.com They Both Have Everything you need to know! Have Fun Crafting & Happy Holidays! : )

Related

Answer this Question

Your thoughts are welcomed and appreciated. Enter your answer here!

Answer:

Image Upload:

Add an image to your post! Click the "Browse" button above and select an image from your hard drive. Please only select gifs or jpegs. If you have any problems, please contact us.

  

facebook like arrowLike ThriftyFun on Facebook

Browse Topics

Over 80,000 tips, recipes, questions & crafts.

Ask a Question

Submit a question to the TF community.

Subscribe to ThriftyFun Newsletters!

Email: