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August 20, 2015 · 57 Comments

DIY Decorative Leaf Bowl for Fall

Fall· Home Decor· Seasonal

I’ve seen this project on Pinterest for years:  use Mod Podge and artificial leaves to make a decorative leaf bowl.  I even pinned the project last year with the idea to try it myself.  With fall around the corner, it seemed like the perfect time to test out this project.  Would it work?  Was it as easy as Pinterest made it look?  Armed with Mod Podge, leaves, and tons of advice left by commenters on the original post, I was ready to test this extremely popular pin and make my own decorative leaf bowl.

Leaf-bowl-DIY-tutorial-Crafts-Unleashed-0Supplies needed to make your own DIY leaf bowl:supply-list

  • Artificial Autumn Maple Leaves
  • Plastic Bowl
  • Mod Podge Matte
  • Krylon Triple Thick Glaze
  • Plastic Wrap

Step one. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

Leaf-bowl-DIY-tutorial-Crafts-Unleashed-11Step two. Paint Mod Podge onto a leaf, and press the leaf onto the bowl.  Repeat with various leaves, overlapping the leaves as you go.  As you layer and press the leaves onto each other, excess Mod Podge will squeeze out.  Just brush that over the outside of the leaves.  Continue until the base is covered and half the sides are covered with leaves.

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Leaf-bowl-DIY-tutorial-Crafts-Unleashed-13Step three. Because the leaves are not flat, they kept popping up and sliding around a bit.  To hold them in place while the Mod Podge set, I covered the wet leaves with more plastic wrap.  I pressed on the plastic wrap to smooth out the leaves and help them stick together.  I placed the covered leaves in the sun for about 4 hours, then I carefully removed the outer layer of plastic wrap and let the leaves dry completely.  You could probably leave the plastic wrap on while they dry, but it will extend the drying time considerably.

Leaf-bowl-DIY-tutorial-Crafts-Unleashed-4Step four. When the leaves were completely dry, I sprayed them with an application of Krylon Triple Thick Glaze.  Mod Podge tends to be slightly tacky when it dries, so the glaze helps cover up the stickiness.  Also, the leaves are still very pliable, and I thought the glaze would make them a little firmer and help the leaves adhere better.

Step five. When the glaze is dry, carefully take the leaves and plastic wrap off the bowl.  Carefully peel back the plastic wrap from the inside of the leaf bowl.

Leaf-bowl-DIY-tutorial-Crafts-Unleashed-2This DIY leaf bowl is lovely, don’t you think?  It would make a gorgeous addition to a side table or coffee table.  It is very lightweight and pliable, so you can’t fill it with anything heavy, but it would look cute with some artificial acorns inside. You could add some scented pot pourri to the bowl and use it to brighten up a room.

Leaf-bowl-DIY-tutorial-Crafts-Unleashed-1How might you use your decorative leaf bowl this fall?

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Comments

  1. Bev says

    November 14, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    I don’ t know what was wrong, but the leaves did not adhere to the plastic wrap with the Modge Podge. I then tried Elmer’s Glue. That didn’t work either. So very disappointed because I love the way the bowl looks.

    Reply
  2. Rissa | So Very Me says

    September 22, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    I love this idea so much! It’s so simple but looks so elegant. Fall is my favorite time of the year.
    I featured your tutorial on my recent roundup post! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Tracey says

    September 1, 2018 at 10:19 am

    Can you use a glass bowl as well or just plastic?

    Reply
    • Sarah {Crafts Unleashed Editor} says

      September 6, 2018 at 3:42 pm

      Glass should be fine.

      Reply
      • Randa says

        September 11, 2019 at 1:48 pm

        How do you get the plastic wrap to come off. It takes me 3x as long to get any off than it did to pur all the leaves on. Please advise. I love these but the plastic makes it a nightmare of a project.

        Reply
  4. Laurie Jackson says

    July 24, 2018 at 5:43 am

    Hello, My name is Laurie Jackson. I am new to this iPhone and by accident so I hope I will be able to find you again. I can’t find Out where the share button is but I really love the idea of the leaf bowl I am really going to try that thank Out where the share button is but I really love the idea of the leaf bowl I am really going to try that thank you. Mrs Laurie Jackson

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  5. Swetha says

    October 5, 2017 at 9:01 am

    Superb ..good

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  6. Heather says

    September 28, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    Use a fan to dry.

    Reply
  7. Patti Mcloughlin says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:29 am

    Can a glass bowl be used if you don’t have plastic
    Thank you
    Patti

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    • CC MCCART says

      October 24, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      Yes Patti, glass bowls will definitely do. CHEERS, CC

      Reply
  8. Diane says

    September 14, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    I am so excited. Since the sun wasn’t shinning I put it in the mircowave for 1 minute and removed the bottom or top as you would say plastic to keep the leaves in place. Then I put more mod podge on the outside. I am cooking a roast and the oven puts out heat on top so I set it there. Now it seemed kind of moist to me, but I moved it away and letting it dry. i think by morning I should be able to see how it turned out. Keeping my fingers crossed. If it works I am making one for my aunt.

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  9. Diane says

    September 14, 2017 at 11:03 am

    I am trying it right now. Although I have no sun not sure how long it will take to dry. I hope it turns out nice as I love the one that was made in the picture.

    Reply
  10. Annette Gay says

    August 4, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    Thank you for sharing this. Wonderful directions and what a beautiful piece of art! I look forward to seeing more of your great ideas.

    Reply
  11. Eden Passante says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:38 pm

    So creative why have I never thought about this?! Great idea!

    Reply
  12. Rita Weldon says

    November 9, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    I already had success making 3 of these at home. I made these with our school kids. I use some krylon spray on a few which seemed to make them very sticky. Any suggestions. It makes them seem like they would probably stick to a table.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      September 13, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      Were the leave totally dried?

      Reply
  13. Diane says

    November 3, 2016 at 8:13 am

    I tried the leaf bowl. It was so simple and fun to do. I love it. It is just too cute.

    Reply
  14. V and P in usa says

    October 3, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    I think you’re bowl idea is cool as heck. Thank you for sharing. 😀

    Reply
  15. Chrystal says

    September 17, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    Love this idea. Had one suggestion for you before I get my hands messy on this super fun project… Do you think it would work if after the second later of plastic wrap, to put a second bowl of the same size over it to help hold it down? Didn’t know if it would mess with the drying time though…?

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  16. Julie says

    September 3, 2016 at 11:51 am

    Thank you, the leaves on our bowl kept popping up, we added more mod podge, no luck. No one mentioned covering again with plastic wrap, but thought I might try it anyway. Checked on line one more time, and read your post, thank you. My granddaughter and I were so disappointed we couldn’t get it to work . Now it looks like it will, thanks again. Any secrets for balloons with yarn and mod podge? That was our second disappointment. The yarn keeps slipping off.

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    • Rox says

      September 23, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Use crochet thread, it holds up, and stays strong. I tried yarn and couldn’t get it to work. At Easter time I made 24 “baskets” with the crochet thread and watered down Elmer’s glue instead of mod podge.

      Reply
    • tim says

      October 11, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Make sure you go all around it and lightly push the yarn from the ballon before letting the air out of the balloon

      Reply
  17. Teresa says

    August 28, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Thank you!!! I just finished mine and love it!!

    Reply
  18. Samantha says

    August 3, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    About how many leaves did you use?

    Reply
    • Sarah {Crafts Unleashed Editor} says

      August 22, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      It depends on what size bowl you use and how much overlap you want.

      Reply
      • Daleen says

        November 1, 2019 at 12:00 pm

        Do you add the glaze to the inside of the bowl as well?

        Reply
        • ConsumerCrafts says

          November 6, 2019 at 9:35 am

          The blogger who made this project did not mention glazing the inside of the bowl as well. If you feel the bowl needs a little more stability, it would not hurt to glaze the inside too.

          Reply
  19. Dani says

    November 6, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    My son has the day off from school, so I wanted to do something crafty-fun with him that we can share with the family, as we’re hosting Thanksgiving this year! 🙂 Can’t wait. It’s gonna be so fun! Of course, I’ll probably end up doing most of it myself. haha

    Reply
  20. Diane says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    Can you use real leafs to make this bowl? Love it.

    Reply
    • Charlene says

      November 2, 2015 at 1:14 pm

      I would also be interested to know if real leaves could be used

      Reply
      • Charlene says

        November 2, 2015 at 1:17 pm

        http://www.madewithhappy.com/diy-leaf-bowl/
        looks like you can on here

        Reply
        • J Cameron says

          September 6, 2016 at 2:14 am

          Those are also faux leaves. The author lead the reader to believe they were natural leaves. Real leaves would turn brown real fast. Unless you purchased preserved leaves at a craft store. Or perhaps the modge would help preserve the leaves for a few weeks. I would tend to think they would begin to mold or smell after a few days. Has anyone tried it? Most of the preserved leaves I’ve worked with are very brittle. They’ve been great for garland, wreaths, and centerpiece where I glued them to dried branches. The thinner the better when it comes to faux fall foliage for forming purposes. Softening in hot water works great.

          Reply
          • nancy says

            October 5, 2016 at 12:33 pm

            i did this with real leaves and after a couple of weeks the leaves died and it sort of fell apart. so it works but doesnt last.

            Reply
            • Laurie says

              November 16, 2016 at 10:25 am

              Hi Nancy, what condition were your real leaves in before using them? Can I pick any leaves out of my yard as long as they don’t have rips in them?

              Reply
    • margaret says

      October 24, 2016 at 2:22 pm

      Can you put edibles in it (like bread)?

      Reply
      • Sarah {Crafts Unleashed Editor} says

        October 25, 2016 at 1:17 pm

        You should put a towel/napkin/something between the food and the bowl.

        Reply
  21. sabah says

    September 30, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I thought that crafting died within me, but you have really unleashed it with your work..
    I loved it soooo much..
    thanks a lot.

    Reply
  22. Gloria says

    September 11, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    It’s very easy to remove the plastic vein from the leaf so that it will lay much more flat on the bowl or whatever project you are doing that requires gluing down the leaves.

    Reply
  23. Jennifer Snyder says

    August 27, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    I have never seen anyone work with Modpodge like Morena. She just dazzles me

    Reply
  24. Mary says

    August 26, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    Has anyone tried this idea with artificial holly leaves for the December and winter holidays? I think I want to see what that would look like…..

    Reply
    • Beth says

      September 14, 2017 at 1:08 am

      I was thinking snowflakes might be fun to try.

      Reply
  25. denise says

    August 25, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    where can i find Krylon Triple Thick Glaze? I cannot find it in my local craft stores (Michaels and AC Moore), nor walmart, lowes or home depot. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sarah {Crafts Unleashed Editor} says

      August 26, 2015 at 9:03 am

      Hi Denise, you can find the triple thick glaze here: https://www.consumercrafts.com/store/details/catalog/floral-finishes/sw0500

      For our reader’s convenience, there is a supply list at the beginning of each project. Just click the orange text and it will take you directly to the product used – you can then purchase it.

      Reply
  26. Yabut says

    August 25, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Lovely. Looks like a good autumn table center piece. Might just have to try that!

    Reply
  27. Misty says

    August 21, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    What a lovely bow! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply

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