Leaf Paintbrushes

With fall around the corner and brisk air upon us, we decided to create nature-inspired paintbrushes! All you need are some leaves, twigs, twine, and your creativity.

  1. Ages: 3 - 8

  2. <30 minutes

  3. Messy

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Materials you'll need

Step-by-step tutorial

  • Step 1

    Take a walk outside and find different kinds of branches / leaves to make your paint brushes.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 1

  • Step 2

    Bundle the leaves to wrap around one end of a branch.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 2

  • Step 3

    Hold the bundle of leaves and the branch with one hand, and wrap your string to secure the leaves onto the branch.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 3

  • Step 4

    Securely tie the string with a double knot! We created an assortment of leaves with findings from different trees.

    Photo reference of how to complete step 4

  • Final result!

    Once you have made all your leaf paintbrushes, test them out with some paint! What kinds of textures do they create? Which type of brush is your favorite?

    Photo reference of how to complete step 5

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