{"id":7899,"date":"2015-09-15T00:08:33","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T04:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pleasureinsimplethings.com\/?p=7899"},"modified":"2015-09-18T13:03:00","modified_gmt":"2015-09-18T17:03:00","slug":"plaster-of-paris-leaves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/plaster-of-paris-leaves\/","title":{"rendered":"plaster of paris leaves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/basket-of-plaster-of-paris-leaves-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7900\" src=\"http:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/basket-of-plaster-of-paris-leaves-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg\" alt=\"basket of plaster of paris leaves pleasure in simple things blog\" width=\"570\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/basket-of-plaster-of-paris-leaves-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg 570w, https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/basket-of-plaster-of-paris-leaves-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Last week I talked about \u2018neutralizing\u2019 fall and I demonstrated how to get started with some pine cones and bleach. This week, I am continuing on my quest to \u2018neutralize\u2019 natural elements for my fall d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/plaster-of-paris-leaves-with-gold-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7903\" src=\"http:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/plaster-of-paris-leaves-with-gold-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg\" alt=\"plaster of paris leaves with gold pleasure in simple things blog\" width=\"570\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/plaster-of-paris-leaves-with-gold-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg 570w, https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/plaster-of-paris-leaves-with-gold-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/plaster-of-paris-leaves-with-gold-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog-300x305.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Today, I am \u2018neutralizing\u2019 leaves! Actually, in this instance, the leaves are not natural elements – I am using super inexpensive fabric leaves. The way I \u2018neutralize\u2019 them is <em>super<\/em> easy and <em>super<\/em> messy! I use plaster of Paris to add a porcelain-like look to the leaves.<\/p>\n<p>Plaster of Paris is one of those things every crafter should have in their workshop. There are so many uses for it and it is very inexpensive. Plaster of Paris is a dry powder that is mixed with water to create a mixture that hardens. It can also be mixed with paint to create homemade chalk paint.<a href=\"http:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/aabefore-and-after-plaster-of-paris-leaves-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7904\" src=\"http:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/aabefore-and-after-plaster-of-paris-leaves-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg\" alt=\"before and after plaster of paris leaves pleasure in simple things blog\" width=\"570\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/aabefore-and-after-plaster-of-paris-leaves-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg 570w, https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/aabefore-and-after-plaster-of-paris-leaves-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To make the leaves, I simply mix up some of the plaster (2 parts plaster of Paris to 1 part water) and use it to cover the leaves. I use a disposable plastic cup as a measure and stir the mixture with a paint stirrer or plastic spoon in a disposable container. Believe me, you don\u2019t want to keep any utensils you use for this project \u2013 it gets very messy! The plaster gets thick pretty quickly, so I don\u2019t waste a lot of time as I dip each leaf to coat, one at a time, into the mixture. I also keep an inexpensive paint brush handy to add extra plaster as needed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/plaster-of-paris-gilded-leaves-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7905\" src=\"http:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/plaster-of-paris-gilded-leaves-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg\" alt=\"plaster of paris gilded leaves pleasure in simple things blog\" width=\"570\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/plaster-of-paris-gilded-leaves-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg 570w, https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/plaster-of-paris-gilded-leaves-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog-300x278.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once the leaves are covered, they are left on wax paper or parchment paper overnight to harden completely. A leaf can be draped over a plastic cup to dry with a curve, if desired.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/forming-a-plaster-of-paris-leaf-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7901\" src=\"http:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/forming-a-plaster-of-paris-leaf-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg\" alt=\"forming a plaster of paris leaf pleasure in simple things blog\" width=\"570\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/forming-a-plaster-of-paris-leaf-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg 570w, https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/forming-a-plaster-of-paris-leaf-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog-300x272.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The plaster leaves, once dry, can be enhanced with paint or glitter. I like to use metallic gold paint to paint the edges or create a \u2018dipped in paint\u2019 look.<\/p>\n<p>These plaster leaves look great on a table, in a bowl, or as part of a fall display. Adding a name to a single leaf with a paint pen turns it into a great looking and unique place card! I use gold thread to make a garland of leaves for a window. (A hole can be added for hanging the leaf, but this must be done as a first step \u2013 before the plaster is added! )<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/add-gold-thread-to-hang-a-plaster-of-paris-leaf-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7902\" src=\"http:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/add-gold-thread-to-hang-a-plaster-of-paris-leaf-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg\" alt=\"add gold thread to hang a plaster of paris leaf pleasure in simple things blog\" width=\"570\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/add-gold-thread-to-hang-a-plaster-of-paris-leaf-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog.jpg 570w, https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/add-gold-thread-to-hang-a-plaster-of-paris-leaf-pleasure-in-simple-things-blog-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I hope I have inspired you to ‘neutralize’ some leaves!\u00a0 Have fun with it!<\/p>\n<p><em>Thanks for stopping by!\u00a0 Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sharing at <em><a href=\"http:\/\/shabbynest.blogspot.com\/2015\/09\/final-frugal-friday-link-party.html\" target=\"_blank\">Shabby Nest.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week I talked about \u2018neutralizing\u2019 fall and I demonstrated how to get started with some pine cones and bleach. This week, I am continuing on my quest to \u2018neutralize\u2019 natural elements for my fall d\u00e9cor. Today, I am \u2018neutralizing\u2019 leaves! Actually, in this instance, the leaves are not natural elements – I am using […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,128],"tags":[678,188,693],"class_list":["post-7899","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diy","category-inspiration","tag-diy","tag-fall-decor","tag-plaster-of-paris-leaves"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7899","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7899"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7899\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7921,"href":"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7899\/revisions\/7921"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7899"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7899"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pleasureinsimplethings.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7899"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}