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    Is it fine if I use bleach instead of biological detergent or washing soda?
    Community Answer
    It should be fine, but test it out first with a different leaf.
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    Is there anything I can use as a substitute for blotting paper?
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    Diffusing paper or coffee filters. Open up the round, cup shaped filters and make them flat.
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    What can you do if the chlorophyll is not extracting through this method?
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    Once you've removed all the pulp, simply soak the skeleton leaves in bleach until they are the desired color, then rinse with water and dry. The skeleton leaves remain green unless you bleach them. Once the skeleton leaves are bleached, you can dye them different colors.
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    For how many weeks should I keep the leaf in a book?
    Kate Bolsom
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    You should leave it for about three-four weeks.
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    Is there any danger by using a regular cooking pan used for food?
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    It would depend on the type of leaf. Non-toxic leaves would probably be okay, but many leaves are poisonous, so it would be unwise to use a pan you use for food.
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    Can I soak it in plain water and then use a brush?
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    You can, but you have to wait for 2 - 3 weeks, changing the water every few days.
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    Can I use a powdered soap like the soap used for washing clothes?
    Community Answer
    You can try, but it likely will not work. Use washing soda for best results.
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    What is biological detergent?
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    It is a type of laundry detergent made from enzymes that come from microorganism.
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    Can I use hydrogen peroxide to bleach?
    Archer Heath
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    Most likely, as it is an oxidizer, though it may take longer if you are only using 3% or 6% hydrogen peroxide.
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