Preserve Beautiful Fall Branches & Create your own Swags

Autumn is a wonderful time of year to take a walk through the woods or a local park to enjoy the gorgeous colors nature has to offer. Even better, it’s a great time to collect the colorful leaves to preserve for years to come with a simple do it yourself two-ingredient solution!

Preserve Fall Branches & Create your own Swags

You’ll Need:
2 c. water
1 c. glycerin

Combine the water and glycerin in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat. Simmer on low heat 10 min and then cool completely, much like you’d prepare hummingbird food.

Carefully cut each well-chosen branch at an angle (like you’d cut flowers) for easier absorption.

Place the cut ends of the branches into the solution (Tall Narrow vases work well for this) and allow to sit for 7-10 days in a cool dark area, until all or most of the mixture has been absorbed.

Once they are preserved you’ll note that there will be beads of glycerin on the leaves. Carefully wipe each leaf with a damp washcloth or paper towel, then gently pat dry.

Arrange your branches into swags, wreaths or Heavy Vases. These arrangements will last for years.