First, I dried the leaves between two towels for a few days, just to insure that they dried flat. I understand that there are more involved methods of drying leaves, especially if you're looking to preserve them for a long time. But since I sprayed them afterward with a clear, acrylic sealant, I figured they would be durable enough for my purposes.
Once they were sprayed with the acrylic spray and completely dry, I could begin to plan out the placement of the branches.
From there, it was pretty quick. I used hot glue and twine to hold together my bundles.
I looped a piece of twine to act as a hanger and attached that to the center of the two bundles.
I used hemp to create a simple bow for its center.
And hung the finished product in my dining room.
Pretty!
