tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post7487895748659321474..comments2024-03-19T17:16:47.850-07:00Comments on homeward found decor: Tutorial: Bleached LeavesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-77417197181470233882021-06-09T17:57:37.151-07:002021-06-09T17:57:37.151-07:00Sse i'd love to know, too!!!
one method wort...Sse i'd love to know, too!!! <br /><br />one method worth trying for fern leaves is to make a bleach/water mixture (20% bleach to 80% room temp water) and then lay the fern leaves flat on cardboard or newspaper and spray them with the mixture. it could take a few spray & dry sessions for them to lighten up.... then flip over and do it again. worth a try, right?! <br />Debi Ward Kennedy https://www.blogger.com/profile/13785798782484706716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-88804422264737778362021-06-09T17:47:40.292-07:002021-06-09T17:47:40.292-07:00Kelsw99 How did the ferns turn out? Did they bleac...Kelsw99 How did the ferns turn out? Did they bleach or turn to mush?Ssehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711125838622556594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-75932684729347949402021-04-04T11:05:33.709-07:002021-04-04T11:05:33.709-07:00hi, Jen! i have not bleached any flowers (or palm ...hi, Jen! i have not bleached any flowers (or palm leaves, which is a current decor trend and why this post is getting so much attention right now!) HOWEVER.... here is my first thought about amaranth: you can get it in GREEN. (i'll post a link after my reply) if you start with green flowers, then you should be able to lighten that shade to a whiter, paler tone. i'd try letting them dry (on the stems) a bit then spraying them with a bleach/water solution rather than immersing them like leaves... you don't want the florets to fall off. if you try this and it works, come back and let me know!!! best of luck - and thanks for visiting ;) <br /><br />here's info on green Amaranth:<br />https://parkseed.com/green-amaranthus-caudatus-seeds/p/00080-PK-P1/?gclid=CjwKCAjwx6WDBhBQEiwA_dP8rWWiVWM8Z_-aK5m5BW-P8Jis39T8VhYcAP56LuPP4tmxWW0hOyzyQBoC0j0QAvD_BwEDebi Ward Kennedy https://www.blogger.com/profile/13785798782484706716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-61839763079282699672021-04-04T05:48:40.593-07:002021-04-04T05:48:40.593-07:00Hi Deb, just wondering if this technique would wor...Hi Deb, just wondering if this technique would work to bleach Amaranth ( love lies bleeding) It’s lovely but need white instead of red, have you done any flowers at all? Jenwrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193985481319057914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-52467054152438994682020-08-29T05:33:39.813-07:002020-08-29T05:33:39.813-07:00Thanks Deb! I've hung up a few different size ...Thanks Deb! I've hung up a few different size ferns and will see what happens! Just a big fan of the bleached ferns that are popular at the moment and wanted to give them a go myself! kelsw99https://www.blogger.com/profile/07640774079804868527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-65646411473675789132020-08-28T11:18:01.337-07:002020-08-28T11:18:01.337-07:00it might *possibly* work on leatherleaf ferns, as ...it might *possibly* work on leatherleaf ferns, as their leaves are thicker with a glossy finish on one side. i doubt it would work on more delicate fern leaves - but those would likely dry well all on their own, lightening in the process. (i've never tried, so i'm just not sure!) thanks for visiting and asking, Kels! Debi Ward Kennedy https://www.blogger.com/profile/13785798782484706716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-68351918832476932302020-08-28T03:31:37.732-07:002020-08-28T03:31:37.732-07:00Hi Deb, wondering if this same process would work ...Hi Deb, wondering if this same process would work with large fern leaves? :)<br />Thanks.kelsw99https://www.blogger.com/profile/07640774079804868527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-60617053359283791542020-06-11T22:20:10.615-07:002020-06-11T22:20:10.615-07:00i accidentally just deleted a comment asking a que...i accidentally just deleted a comment asking a question, from an unknown reader. they asked if this method could be used for palm leaves - and my answer would be, i have no idea. i've never tried! in my experience, palm leaves will bleach naturally if left in a bucket of water in bright sunlignt until it evaporated and the foliage dries. (much like hydrangea blooms do). i'd suggest trying that method first, and if the palm leaves don't bleach out enough, try spraying them with a bleach/water solution. (and i'm sorry i deleted your question)Debi Ward Kennedy https://www.blogger.com/profile/13785798782484706716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-25592543732086213952013-09-29T10:40:14.957-07:002013-09-29T10:40:14.957-07:00Thanks again. Maybe I had to many. If it works I w...Thanks again. Maybe I had to many. If it works I will let you know. I can't wait to see the pumpkins!! :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15913070079633077746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-55821065804887503422013-09-29T08:49:41.688-07:002013-09-29T08:49:41.688-07:00Sharon, I am sorry to hear that this isn't wor...Sharon, I am sorry to hear that this isn't working for you... I don't have any photos of the process and right now, I am so slammed with making my Sweet Sweater Pumpkins that I just don't have time to create a tutorial. I don't know how many leaves in how large a container you are using, but perhaps try a small flat container with six leaves, and see if that will work. That's the only suggestion I can think of to offer you!<br /><br />Debi Ward Kennedy https://www.blogger.com/profile/13785798782484706716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-15598722158528984862013-09-29T06:24:04.098-07:002013-09-29T06:24:04.098-07:00Nope!! Just can't seem to get it. I wish you h...Nope!! Just can't seem to get it. I wish you had a video of how to do it. I tried both types. Maybe if i had a pic progression of how they are supposed to look after a certain time? I would love this to work. I have a yard full of oak and maple trees and would love to be able to bleach the leaves. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15913070079633077746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-32758740798698826602013-09-26T11:39:12.456-07:002013-09-26T11:39:12.456-07:00Sharon, I am not sure why it's not working for...Sharon, I am not sure why it's not working for you.... but it could be that your leaves were TOO dried out. Brown is ok as long as the leaves are still pliable and not stiff. You might try it again with leaves that have not fallen off the tree yet. Debi Ward Kennedy https://www.blogger.com/profile/13785798782484706716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-81191868423778450482013-09-26T11:30:04.050-07:002013-09-26T11:30:04.050-07:00 I tried this using oak leaves that had fallen off... I tried this using oak leaves that had fallen off my tree.They were pretty much brown. It took over 9hrs in the bleach water ratio and then they were falling apart........as if eaten away. Could not use them all all. Am I doing something wrong. I checked on them every 2 hrs but they did not take on the bleached look till after the 9hrs. I know this is an old post but would appreciate any help! Thanks so much! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15913070079633077746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-24594602685361477442012-09-17T05:29:51.162-07:002012-09-17T05:29:51.162-07:00thank you for your Quick response about the leaves...thank you for your Quick response about the leaves curling. I have been using an upside down plate to dry, that could be the problem.Kisses1965https://www.blogger.com/profile/17751686621477136671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-87372255755033904272012-09-16T10:40:28.824-07:002012-09-16T10:40:28.824-07:00'Kisses', you might try wetting the leaves...'Kisses', you might try wetting the leaves again (with water only) and then patting them to remove most of the moisture with paper towels. Then place the leaves on a cake cooling/ drying rack, with a book over the top of them to hold them flat while they dry completely. <br /><br />Don't use a valuable book!!! ;0)homewardFOUND decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059028128495119136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-5305210303784136842012-09-15T10:57:53.397-07:002012-09-15T10:57:53.397-07:00Hi. I experimented with these last night (which m...Hi. I experimented with these last night (which means I only used a couple of leaves). They are perfect, but curling a little more than I want. I wonder if a iron on low would work to flatten them out. I also picked up some birch bark to see how that turns out with bleaching.Kisses1965https://www.blogger.com/profile/17751686621477136671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-36858627017305876642012-08-28T21:17:27.793-07:002012-08-28T21:17:27.793-07:00Girls, you are all welcome! It's my pleasure t...Girls, you are all welcome! It's my pleasure to share some of the tricks I've been using for years! ;0)Debi Ward Kennedy https://www.blogger.com/profile/13785798782484706716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-84703156757608206492012-08-28T05:08:46.641-07:002012-08-28T05:08:46.641-07:00This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much for sh...This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing this, Debi! Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-74329677685214104372012-08-26T07:09:33.748-07:002012-08-26T07:09:33.748-07:00Pinned this, I've never contemplated such a th...Pinned this, I've never contemplated such a thing before, and if it's one thing I'll have come fall, it's leaves!<br /><br />~Bliss~Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477357780866991562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481393026549984794.post-34046976583684648772012-08-24T16:32:15.732-07:002012-08-24T16:32:15.732-07:00Great tutorial- What a neat idea-I have not seen t...Great tutorial- What a neat idea-I have not seen this done before- xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.com