Leaf Mosaic Dreamcatcher
Hang a piece of natural beauty in your home with the Leaf Mosaic Dreamcatcher, a stunning handmade creation that weaves together delicate leaves and intricate design. This unique dreamcatcher is crafted with precision and care, featuring a mesmerizing mosaic pattern created from individual leaves that seem to dance across its surface. A true work of art, this dreamcatcher is not only a decorative piece, but also a symbol of protection and tranquility, perfect for any room or space.
You Will Need
• Mod podge – if you don’t have this you can create a mix of 50% PVA glue (school glue) to 50% water for a DIY version
• A round plastic lid – like a takeaway food container lid or a plastic yoghurt tub lid
How to
Cut the leaves up into small pieces to make the mosaic. I also chose two small leaves to place in the centre that were left whole.
Paint the lid all over the Mod Podge
Arrange the leaves and leaf fragments to make your mosaic on the lid.
Once that has dried (time will vary depending on the weather and humidity but allow at least 1-2 hours) add a second coat of mod podge over the top, and leave again to dry.
Once the second coat of mod podge has dried make holes in the plastic. I did these holes by heating a skewer over a gas flame and using the hot skewer to make holes (obviously this needs to be done by an adult). A hole punch is another option but I found that this cracked the plastic when I tried it because of the ridge around the edge of the lid and the thick coats of mod podge. I made one hole at the top, and three holes along the bottom for the dream catcher tails. Tie extra leaves, gum nuts, feathers or whatever you think works to the three holes along the bottom with long pieces of string, and one loop of string at the top to hang it with.
