HOW TO - MAKE ECO PRINTS ON PAPER - step by step tutorial

Watch how to make beautiful prints from leaves and flowers by placing them between paper and boiling them in water. You will be amazed when you see the results!
DISCLAIMER:
I stated in the video to go out and forage to look for pretty flowers and greenery but it has come to my attention that one must be careful of certain poisonous species. For example the invasive Poison Hemlock has been found in BC and across Canada. It can look like little ferns when just starting out. If touched it can cause rashes and other ailments. Please know your plants before harvesting.
Amazon link for Alum
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Supplies:
- a board big enough to cover your size of paper or find free boards from lumberyard
-metal mending plates if you need to join smaller pieces of wood
-a large roasting pan that will fit the size of papers that you want to print on
-a piece of chicken wire that will fit in the bottom of your pan
-a large pot filled with water to weigh down the paper stack
-rusted items to add to the water
-Arches 140 lb water color paper
-Rives BFK 180 GSM drawing/print making paper
-1/3 cup Alum - can be bought from the grocery store, art store or Amazon
-1/2 cup white vinegar
-variety of different leafs,flowers,weeds etc
-a jar or container to mix up your alum mixture
-a container to add a small amount of alum mixture to use to paint on your paper
-cheap dollar store paint brush
-old towel to to lay your wet papers on
-a strainer to catch all the boiled leafs and flowers when rinsing off
-steam iron
-fabric for ironing out bumps in the paper
-ironing board
-heavy book to weigh down the papers
-paper towels
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[@ymrelang]

Dear Lord! I need to stop watching these videos! I just found another hobby out of the very very many I already have!!! I am using this technique on fabrics!!! Thanks so very much. Your work is gorgeous! I need to live at least a 1000 years to use all my material!!!! God Bless!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Hahahah. You should see my craft room. I have paints stacked in one corner, sewing machine on another table. Bins with paper crafts, bins full of yarn. Baskets full of driftwood and on and on. I hear ya. But I love it all!

[@debbiearistone6227]

Thank you Patti for sharing this clear and precise technique 👍❤️

[@UandMeGod]

WOW!!!! Thank you SO much Crafty Patti!!!

[@michelleford9951]

I just love watching you .You make things so clear

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Aaahhh, Thks Michelle

[@suemauer5965]

I have not seen any of your previous videos, but this is amazing and looks like so much fun! You explained everything so clearly - thank you!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You are so welcome, Glad you enjoyed this video!

[@juliem7433]

Thanks Patti - beautifully and simply explained. I cant wait to have a go. Thanks for sharing.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Julie. Glad you enjoyed the video! It’s exciting to see colour appear on the paper form natural foliage and flowers!

[@hummerklein2567]

Simply breathtaking I’m so in love with this I jumping around like a jackrabbit Thank you for sharing this with me Be safe as you go and God bless you and yours

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I’m happy your excited about the Eco printing!

[@BarbaraTristan444]

They turned out BEAUTIFUL! 👍 💗🤗💗

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@bozomahoney]

I have searched for years and THIS VIDEO IS THE BEST EXPLANATION !!!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Oh wow! Glad you finally found me and you enjoyed my video!

[@erika7674]

Thank you Patti, very interesting. This process seems to be a development of the old 'nature printing' tradition. Excellent!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@dianaliddelow2064]

I really love the way you present your method. Your voice is very soothing and you take time which makes it easier to remember what to do. Thank you very much for sharing with us!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

So glad you like my style of teaching. I want everyone to be able to do the projects so I try and make sure I include all info.

[@Susweca5569]

I live on the edge of a 400 acre farm backed by hundreds of acres of forest in the foothills of the Olympic mountains. I have so much fun flora/leaves/ferns and wildflowers to choose from I can hardly wait!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Oh that is so exciting. Lucky you! You will have fun results!

[@cathyphegley7414]

Wow! Can’t wait to try this!

[@lauraharmon659]

Just beautiful Eco Prints!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@BelangerFamily09]

Thank you so much for sharing your process! I can’t wait to try this myself. Yours turned out SO lovely ❤️

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It’s such a fun process and so exciting when you get to see the final results!

[@jude1515]

Beautiful!

[@gemmamariaperezgil1336]

Magia maravillosa, me encanta

[@velvetbees]

These are really pretty just the way they are with the natural organic shapes. As an artist I would be tempted to watercolor in some indistinct flowers using brighter pastels. Then slightly outline the flowers. Thank you for showing this technique. I love your results.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Oh yes! You can accent your final pieces in so many ways. I’m sure you will make them even more beautiful!

[@orisisorisis6946]

Hola Patti, los resultados que obtienes con tu técnica para imprimir son asombrosos. Muchas gracias por tu generosa explicación para mostrarnos todo el proceso repleto de sabios consejos. Definitivamente, te quiero en mi vida.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Translation: Hi Patti, the results you get with your printing technique are amazing. Thank you very much for your generous explanation to show us the whole process full of wise advice. I definitely want you in my life. Encantada de que hayas disfrutado el video (feminine) Glad you enjoyed the video

[@claudiacoonmosby]

At around 16:20 - 16:26, as you're showing the third sample, I saw an image of a monkey head on the first side and a fox head on the reverse when you flipped it over. After watching your video and another about botanical printing, I experimented with a handful of different papers and discovered that in many of them I saw images created organically from the process. So cool!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I went back and looked. Now I remember seeing that too. I saw other faces as well. Too cool huh!

[@danutashayler34]

Your methodical approach and technique was clean and very gorgeous. Thank you mother nature and thank you Crafty Patti

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much for your great comment. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@stellamatala4354]

Perfect, marvellous results! So good explanation! Thank you so much.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@susanbourrillion5560]

absolutely gorgeous! just wonderful

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@floortje4793]

Thank you so, so much for showing this process. I never found such a clear explanation like yours! You made me happy. Thanks again. Neeltje.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for watching! Glad I made you happy!

[@TheLorraineam]

The best recipe. Thank you so much. I’ve been researching this and your tut gave me confidence to attempt. Perfection on the first attempt. The only difference is the container, I used a 2 Litre as that’s what I had. They are drying now and I’d love to share. But thank you so much Patti.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

That’s great that you are happy with your results! I would love to see them! If you want to share you can send photo to [e-mail]

[@helengibson8196]

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us 🌷

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@KittehNow]

Those are GORGEOUS!!!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks!

[@davidiosue9245]

Just watched your video & am inspired to try this as soon ad I find a good pan! Thank you for wonderful instructions!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yeah! Thanks for watching.

[@liletteautrey8481]

Nice to meet you for the first time and learn a totally new technic that I never heard before. Thank you for sharing with us

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Hello Lilette! Nice to meet you too. Enjoy making some beautiful art from nature!

[@pennybergmen8933]

I have to agree this contains the very best step by step instructions...I roll my paper though and tie it with cheese cloth, ...it comes out well and I get really pretty cheese cloth too! But, I don't mind the accidental nature of my prints. Tying works if you aren't concerned about arrangement. Very nice video! I'll be watching this over and over!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Penny for the wonderful comment. It’s so exciting isn’t it to see the final results,

[@amarinderkaur3391]

This is such an excellent technique and you have explained it nicely. I am going to try this. Thanks for sharing.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dianekopperman3160]

I've never seen anybody place their plants strategically for eco-dying. They came out fantastic and makes it more likely that you will have a pleasing composition. Ones that don't turn out as beautiful focal points can still be used as backgrounds or pages for journaling. Great ideas! I'm certainly going to save this video.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It made so much more sense to me to place the foliage and flowers in a pleasing manner. Glad you thought so too!

[@stanky6261973]

Gorgeous prints, Patti!! Thank you for sharing the process and your is the best! I've seen a few others and was discouraged. I will actually try this now. Thank you.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Happy to hear that you enjoyed my video. It’s an exciting process to see the final results!

[@camillebradshaw4303]

I was looking for something else and this popped into my feed. Never heard about eco printing before but this looks like somethig that I would try. Your instructions are simple and to the point. You just got a new subscriber!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

That’s great Camille. Glad my video came into your feed. It’s a fun process. Thanks for subbing!

[@cristinapape]

Great tutorial. Very good. Love the results.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much Cristina. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@wesley5518]

Thank You . A wonderful video and I love all that you have shared. really love these papers.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Sylvia! Glad you liked the video!

[@TheOldladyB]

Thank you so much for sharing how you eco print. I've been doing it the hard way. If you have access to grape vines, try them. They print awesome. And peony leaves too.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Darlene. I’m looking forward to doing eco printing again when there are more flowers in bloom. I will definitely try and get a hold of some grape leaves and I actually planted peony’s in my garden this year. Yeah!

[@joann1567]

Great tutorial with wonderful results🌿

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@Sarah-tq2jx]

Thanks for this video!

[@camigb09]

Es increíble tu video. Gracias por compartir toda tu experiencia, con todos los datos!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Translation: Your video is amazing. Thank you for sharing all your experience, with all the data !! Your very welcome. Glad you like the video. Eres muy bienvenido. Me alegra que te guste el video!

[@NancyMariLight407]

So beautiful, thank you for sharing your technique.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@SusanRoseArt]

Wow. They are so wonderful! 💜

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@joancollier4488]

Can't wait to try this. Very clearly presented, thank you. Will report back!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

That’s great! Will love to hear about your final results! It’s such a fun process to let nature do it’s thing.

[@AquaLumenStudio]

Awesome technique and you explained it all so well… I will definitely be giving this a try… thank you so much! 🎉

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much for the supportive comment. Enjoy the process. It is very exciting to see the results.

[@saraabdala6570]

Really excellent. Very clear and Well explained! Thank you very much.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Sara and your very welcome! Glad you liked the video.

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Really beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@hummerklein2567]

Oh my goodness it’s simple gorgeous Love it love it thank you for sharing this with me

[@hummerklein2567]

I also saw a bear fairies faces angels Thank you sweetie

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome. Have fun with it!

[@jenniferharrison4222]

Clear as a bell, going to try your method!!a once the heatwave is over!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Oh good. Glad it was easy to follow. Yes, unbelievable weather in the 40’s is crazy.

[@gopiforever8896]

Merci nice print of nature! Namaste

[@veronicastewart1112]

This is an excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Veronica. Glad you enjoyed the tutorial.

[@anndekhors4160]

Wow just beautiful love idea,thank you for sharing

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@kaijabeaulieu973]

These are beautiful ! ❤️

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@alishar9109]

Absolutely lovely!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@elainebosik4070]

Thanks for the easy explanations. I will be trying this soon. Most likely use the finished product in junk journals/treasure books. Thanks again.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I published a more recent video on steaming the papers instead of boiling and I was very pleased with the results. Here’s the video if you want to take a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4LUmXVtr7l-kNEsi=gMcks-owrI_3orzr

[@YarnHappenswithMaryann]

Magical and beautiful!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you liked the video!

[@sandracross340]

Thanks for a really cool process with nicely detailed instructions.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ireneandriani3782]

I see fairies in almost all the results. So lovely 😍

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It is so fun looking for images in the prints. Cool that you saw fairies!

[@caroleblancher262]

Great video! I’m a new subscriber, thank you for teaching this technique.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome. Thks for subscribing!

[@BeautifullyAltered]

These are beautiful!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It’s fun when you get to see the final reveal!

[@carmencristobal5121]

Realmente hermoso.no lo conocía,pero la felicito Sra.y le doy GRACIAS.Mucha salud para hacer estas bellezas

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thank you!

[@dianamorgan7406]

I will be trying this thanks for sharing.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome. It’s a fun process.

[@triolover]

Wow amazing the processed the result are so beautiful

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Ya, it’s pretty amazing what nature can produce.

[@brandiperelli4090]

Thank you so much for the directions on how to achieve great prints. Just took mine out of the pan earlier this morning and they are very vibrant and beautiful! This definitely will be my go to video!!! Thanks again:)

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It’s so exciting when you take the paper out and see the results. Happy that you had wonderful colours and prints!

[@brandiperelli4090]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts I actually did another batch last night:) They are so pretty! I keep looking at them and touching them because they feel so neat plus I’ve taken ooodles of pictures and videos. Let’s just say I’m obsessed! 🤩 Lol!!! 😂

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Oh that’s great! Glad your having fun with it!

[@lauramorgan8700]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you liked it!

[@janicep7119]

really great prints - love the method and you explanation thanks

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Such a fun art form. Thanks for watching!

[@lorenamelendez9550]

Beautiful picture naturally .thanks for your video.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@kathymachen8342]

Beautiful!!!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks!

[@theoovando2755]

Only the best! Simple, I enjoy all the process! Bravo, from Argentina

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Hi from Argentina! Glad you liked the video!

[@theoovando2755]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts I do al the process, my papers are beautifull!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yeah! That’s wonderful!

[@flowersflowers5070]

They were beautiful.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thank you.

[@summerbreeze1955]

Wow ab breathtaking Patti thanks for sharing x

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks! And thank you for watching!

[@constancegundetson9971]

Thank you so very much ! I will be trying this!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome!

[@annahahn7971]

great results - can't wait to set up after I find alum!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Excited for you. I want to do another batch as well!

[@aileenmartinez15]

Gorgeous.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thank you!

[@salam1able]

Merci pour ce cours impeccable . I Shall try this tuto!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Translation: Thank you for this impeccable course. I will try this tutorial! De rien! Your very welcome!

[@zehrarafiq1440]

Great tutorial very well explained 👏

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@lorettabrown3397]

Great job, beautiful

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much!

[@neoheartalchemy]

Great video - thank you

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@katebarton7134]

Beautiful

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Kate!

[@Ladysensei]

Excellent video thanks

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much. Glad you liked the video!

[@anitababuram7585]

Hi dear I am just so amazed!!!! Absolutely beautiful 😍 . Thanks for sharing I'm definitely going to try this craft 🙂

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for commenting Anita. It is a really fun process cause you never now what the end results will be until the final reveal!

[@mimosaa8829]

Very helpful video thank you 🌹

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your very welcome!

[@MissJoJR]

👍C’est vraiment Magnifique, j’adore ❤️ 😉👍

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Translation: It's really Beautiful, I love it La nature nous offre beaucoup de beauté en effet ! Nature gives us lots of beauty indeed!

[@raultamaris9295]

Bellísimos! Thanks for this teach!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your welcome!

[@Annie10660]

Thank you, Patti

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

You are very welcome!

[@Dayla1960]

Thankyou that was fab

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Dale and thanks for watching!

[@josecarlosbatista5442]

Muito bom o seu processo de ecoplinte em panela! De algodão!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Translation: Very good your process of ecoplinte in pot! Of cotton! Obrigada! Thank you!

[@hectoralvarez2875]

Indescriptible!!! Saludos desde Santiago de Chile!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Translation: Indescribable!!! Greetings from Santiago de Chile!! ¡Hola en Santiago! ¡Me alegro de que hayas disfrutado el vídeo! Hello in Santiago! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ariesgirl3444]

Great video, I am inspired to try this and am about to go outside and forage some leaves, although I don't have any alum, but am going to try some baking powder.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

They sell alum at most grocery stores in the spice section. Alum is a crucial ingredient so hopefully you can find it.

[@carolratcliff]

Nice thanks. These might make great starts for watercolor paintings!

[@carolratcliff]

Quick question: do you always have to boil the solution or can you just soak it for a period of time?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I think so too!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

The boiling really aids in helping the natural dies disburse and soak into the papers.

[@gillyb44]

thankyou for sharing Patti. Great explanation's too Aluminium sulphate can be bough very cheap in pool cleaning shops, its used to flocculate dirt.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for sharing your tip on the aluminum sulphate!

[@mildredmartinez8843]

I like it. Thanks.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your welcome! glad you like it.

[@vloggenmetellen1153]

Nice video 😄👍🏻

[@khursheedtuli5931]

I had never heard of eco printing before this video....wow！gorgeous to say the least！thank.u for sharing n you now have a new sub！

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you have seen something new. Thanks for subscribing. I’m always up to something different.

[@khursheedtuli5931]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts thk u for your encouragement！

[@dalyte62]

Amazing, never seen something like that

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It is amazing what nature shares with us!

[@anazamora3703]

Me encanta voy a tratar. Gracias

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Your welcome!

[@annaarthur3641]

I really liked your video and the way you presented it. I am a papercrafter and love all things plant and flower related. I’m a gardener as well and have many varieties of ferns and flowers. Guess what I’ll be doing in the next few days? For sure I’m going to utilize my ginkgo tree. Thanks very much!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks so much Anna. Ooh. Lucky you to have lots of ferns and flowers right in your yard. I have heard that grape leaves and peony flowers make excellent prints as well. Enjoy experimenting with all your plants!

[@Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeithink]

I love art so much😍😍🥰❤❤❤❤❤❤art is soooo amazing.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thank you! Glad you love it!

[@carmelmontoya]

Thank you Patti for the tutorial. I am wondering if the prints get nicer the longer you leave it before opening the bundle?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, I would say so. I left mine overnight before I opened them all up. Also it makes a real difference on the type of flowers and leaves that you use as some have more tannins than others and will create brighter and more colorful prints. One of my viewers suggested grape leaves and peony flowers for great prints.

[@jaimeloera3947]

Felicidades, me gusto mucho.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Translation: Congratulations, I really liked it. Gracias. Me alegro de que te guste Thank you. Glad you like it.

[@1lmp1]

Very clear instructions. I wanted to try some natural material for prints, this will be perfect. Instead of water pot I guess I could use a couple of bricks covered with a heavy duty aluminum foil. If I did that and the brick leaked some, would, and how it affects the prints. Have to try. Thanks for the clear and concise instructions.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Nature and science is so cool and you just never know what you will get for your results. Because there is lime and iron oxide in bricks it could create different results. Another science experiment in the making!