Leaf Manipulation

Leaves that can be used for leaf manipulation are:

Bergenia

Cordyline

Hedera

Astelia

Fatsia

Monstera

Rhapis

Palm - Howea (Kentia)

Palm – Phoenix (Date)

These are just some ideas of leaves that can be used for Leaf Manipulation – I am sure that you will think of others.

Coil and Shaping

Roll and tape looking like a tube

Wire and tape a leaf at the back so that you can bend the leaf

Make a small slit in a leaf and insert the tip of the leaf through the hole

Cut and role an Aspidistra Leaf

Weave a number of leaves

Tie a leaf in a knot

Cut leaves to form different shapes, such as a scallop shell, irregular shape or a lance

French plait a palm

Weave a palm flat from the base of the leaf

Cut circles in an Aspidistra leaf or similar leaf

Weave some Bear Grass (Xerophyllum tenax) into herringbone plaits

Bend a Phormium or Cordyline Leaf to form an abstract arrangement

Weave a palm to give it a thorn appearance

Cut a leaf to give a different shape

Add lace or beads to a leaf such as an Aspidistra

Other ideas

Have fun!