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Smart Solutions : Episode SSL-1023 -- More Projects »
Crafter Laura Martin tells how to use the pigment from plants to make paint.

Simply take a petal from a flower or leaf, scrunch it up and use it as a pencil to make pictures. Use the color of flower you want to correspond to your images (i.e., marigold petals for the sun). You can use flowers and plants past their prime for this project as long as they still have plenty of moisture left.

Resources
Nature's Art Box: From T-Shirts to Twig Baskets, 65 Cool Projects for Crafty Kids to Make With Natural Materials You Can Find Anywhere
by Laura C. Martin
Storey Books, 2003
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