Rub Leaves or Bark to Make Art

Leaf prints

Capture beautiful patterns in nature by gently rubbing a crayon over paper on leaves or bark.

What You Need

  • Crayons or Chalk
  • Paper

What You Do

  1. Look for patterns in leaves or bark around your area, then make your rubbings.
    Place your paper on the tree trunk, leaf, rock, or wherever your pattern is, and rub with the side of the crayon. You’ll see the pattern on your paper!Leaf prints