New Leaves

Today is a beautiful day in the mountains so while I've been working in the yard I've been picking small leaves. I waited through the long winter with so many ideas but no leaves so this year I've decided to pick leaves as I find them and give them 2-3 coats of silver paste. I can set them aside in a safe place to finish this winter as I work on new designs. I am also experimenting draping the leaves as they dry with various size objects. When I fire them I will support the areas as needed with bits of fiber blanket. Another reason to expand my flower beds.