I Added Gold Leaf to My Nature Journal – Here’s What Happened

I tried adding real gold leaf to my nature journal for the first time—here's what worked, what didn’t, and how it looks now. ✨ I try out loose leaf and transfer leaf and learn quite a bit about glue!

You’ll also join me for a peaceful riverside walk along the River Parrett in Somerset, UK — part of my ongoing nature journaling project following the Japanese microseasons calendar. I'm aiming to capture something special in nature roughly every five days.

Watch to see how gold leaf transforms my sketchbook — and how not to ruin your artwork with it!

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Do you want to learn how to nature journal? Nature journaling is the act of creatively recording your relationship with nature. There are no rules and anyone can start a nature journal. All you need is a passion for nature and a little time to invest in doing something special for yourself. The membership includes live tutorials and pre-recorded video courses at an affordable price.

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