Fall Yard Work Made Beautiful
Preparing the garden for winter is real work. You’ll be cleaning up fallen leaves, wrapping trees and trimming branches before the snow arrives. While you tidy, keep an eye out for a perfect leaf or two and a straight branch with a mug-size diameter and colourful rings. Fall is a great time to get creative. Pressed leaves and DIY wood coasters make lovely gifts and they protect furniture from water rings and spills.
What you’ll need
Straight branches at least 10 cm in diameter, a hand saw, sandpaper and clear varnish. That’s it.
How to make DIY wood coasters
Cut 2 cm slices from the branch with a hand saw and place them in a cool dry room to air-dry. After about a week sand each slice smooth, keeping the bark intact. Start with a heavier grit then switch to a finer grit for a clean finish. Seal all sides including the bark edge with clear varnish and let dry. Gifting them? Stack a few, place a pressed leaf on top and tie with jute twine for a simple natural look.
Pro tip
Dry slices slowly in a room with limited moisture and heat to prevent cracks. Check them periodically since drying times can vary.
Safety note
Always cut on a stable surface and wear protective gloves and eyewear.
While you bring the outdoors to life, let MOLLY MAID handle the indoors. Our trained bonded and insured teams use eco-friendly products that are safe for families and pets so your home feels as fresh as your new coasters. Book your Fall clean with MOLLY MAID today and enjoy a spotless home ready for cozy season.
Photo by Gabriele Stravinskaite on Unsplash
