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Nature in Recreation 



4. It should then be washed thoroughly again in a bath of plain water, 

 preferably running water, until it is safe to assume that none of the fixing 

 solution remains on the paper. 



5. Dry thoroughly in strong light. 



If you follow the foregoing instructions carefully, you should obtain satis- 

 factory prints. Be sure to cut paper in a dark room and place in an en- 

 velope. Be sure to place side to be exposed down so it has less chance of 

 being exposed to the light. Place nature specimen on glass or top of frame. 

 Pull out a piece of Van Dyke paper, being sure the face is down and place 

 it in the frame with side to be exposed next to the glass. 



Blue Prints 



Blue prints of leaves, grasses and flowers have long been a favorite craft 

 for use in camps and play grounds. This is because they are inexpensive, 

 attractive in a notebook, and the paper may be bought in practically any 

 city. It is also possible to teach blue printing to a fairly large group of 

 children at one time providing there are several printing frames available 

 and the water in the containers can be changed frequently. If silhouettes are 

 to be used, they should be drawn and cut out ahead of time, also small 

 squares of paper should be cut for placing in the lower left hand corner of 

 the print to be used for labels when they are mounted. (See Diagram) 



Blue print paper may be obtained at any draftsmen's supply shop or large 

 stationery store. It usually comes in a roll 36" wide and must be cut in a 

 dark room, or at night, into the desired size pieces. It is much better to have 

 the store cut them and pay a little extra for their trouble. Blue print paper 

 cut 5" x 7" is usually the best size, as it will fit into most notebooks and 

 will cover the common leaves and fl >wers. It is best to place the face side of 

 the paper all the same way and mai : "top" and "bottom" on the outside of 

 the package. Keep the bottom side up, so you can pull the sheets out one at 

 a time with the face side down and put it in the frame immediately and it 

 is not exposed to the light any more than is necessary. 



How to print: Place the leaf, flower or whatever nature specimen is to be 

 printed on the glass part of the frame. Also any paper cut-outs that are to 



