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The first set of leaves were submerged in water for 2 and a half months. The change was very slow, I could observe the small pieces of the coating or waxy cuticle of the leaves. The second set of leaves was in water with sodium carbonate. I put the baking soda in the oven for 30 minutes at 250 degrees. This generates a chemical reaction that changes its formula from Na2CO3 to NaHCO3, it helps to clean and discolor the leaves. With this process, the sheets were easier to brush. | The first set of leaves were submerged in water for 2 and a half months. The change was very slow, I could observe the small pieces of the coating or waxy cuticle of the leaves. The second set of leaves was in water with sodium carbonate. I put the baking soda in the oven for 30 minutes at 250 degrees. This generates a chemical reaction that changes its formula from Na2CO3 to NaHCO3, it helps to clean and discolor the leaves. With this process, the sheets were easier to brush. | ||
Video process: ''"How I made leaves transparent"'' | Video process: ''"How I made leaves transparent"'' | ||
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''Please visit'' [[Leaves Process gallery]] | ''Please visit'' [[Leaves Process gallery]] | ||