3 Methods for Making Dried Flowers, Simple and Practical

Beautiful flowers do not bloom for long, which is undoubtedly a great pity. How can we make the beauty of flowers last? Today Haoyanghu will teach you several methods for making dried flowers, which are not only simple to do but also very practical!

The 3 simple and practical methods for making dried flowers are as follows:

1. Natural Air-Drying Method

The natural air-drying method is the simplest and most commonly used method.

1. Choose the fresh flowers you like, and be sure to pick ones that are complete and attractive.

2. Remove excess branches and leaves, tie the bottom ends with string, spread the flower heads apart a little from each other, and hang them upside down in a dry, warm, well-ventilated place without direct sunlight.

3. Tighten the string every few days. This is because as the moisture drains away, the stems will become thinner. Do not touch the petals casually. It will be done in about 3 weeks.

2. Microwave Baking

1. Microwave baking is the fastest method. But it is only suitable for relatively flat plants, such as daisies, calendulas, mini roses, baby's breath, and so on.

2. Lay the fresh flowers flat on paper. Separate them one by one with space in between. Avoid them sticking together after drying.

3. Fold the paper in half, pressing the plants inside. Put it in the microwave and heat for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Take it out and it is done, and you can frame it.

3. Pressed Flowers

I believe many friends tried pressing flowers as children, that is, pressing flowers in books to make dried flowers.

1. Choose relatively small, flat flowers, such as violets. Find a base board; newspaper or cardstock will both work. Place the flowers flat on top and arrange them in a shape you like.

2. Place a large and heavy object on top, such as a large dictionary or a heavy box. Wait about 1 week, then change the base board for pressing the flowers. Then continue pressing.

3. Wait another 1-2 weeks, remove the heavy object, and it is done; the pressed flowers are complete. (You can frame them or make bookmarks.)

The care methods for dried flowers are as follows:

1. If dried flowers have dust, you can use a hair dryer on low warm setting to blow it off. It is best to take the dried flowers outside to blow them, because cleaning dried flowers this way will not dirty other items at home.

2. Dried flowers generally do not need water, but leaf-vein dried flowers can be sprayed with a small amount of water using a spray bottle; it must be a small amount, so that the leaf-vein flowers look more vibrant. You can also drop a few drops of essential oil on the dried flowers. The diffusion of the essential oil can fill the whole room with fragrance and also adjust the indoor atmosphere.

3. Dried flowers should be placed in a cool, dry place that is not directly exposed to sunlight.

Have you learned the above methods for making dried flowers? Hurry and share them with the friends around you!