A great gift idea would be to gift a beautiful frame alongside a flower bouquet, like the gorgeous FruitFlowers below to give the recipient an easy boost towards preserving their flowers for years to come! Make sure to give them a wash before you press them - you don’t want dirt getting all over your crafts! Avoid paper towels because their textures can get imprinted on the petals. You should also avoid waxed paper because it retains moisture. Lastly, wood is simply beautiful. It will give your press a lovely, rustic look! Why Are Flower Press Kits So Great? Drying plates. All flower press kits are comprised of at least two drying plates. The flowers are pressed placed between these, along with an absorbent material, like a sponge, and paper.

Hang the pieces as you would any other art. They look beautiful on their own or as a part of a gallery wall! You can also lean them on a mantle, shelf or dresser.Now, it’s time to microwave the flowers. It’s always a good idea to read the manual of your microwave flower press, especially when it comes to the level of heat it can withstand. Most will require you to reduce your microwave power level by fifty percent. How long do you microwave pressed flowers? Choose your flowers from the list above. Select the best ones and decide which colours you want. Adding greenery amongst the flowers will create a unique look, so select some complementary foliage and leaves too. Gently clean your chosen flowers, dusting away any insects or debris. Remove as much moisture or wetness as possible.

Pressing flowers is an ancient art form, originally practised by the Greek and Romans thousands of years ago. Still loved today, not only does flower pressing extend the life of your blooms, but the displays also add a unique, stylish touch to your home. What are the best flowers to press? Continue to repeat the process until the flower no longer has moisture and feels pretty much like paper. Let it cool and then your pressed flower is ready to use!Our patented design gives you everything you need to press flowers, foliage, plants, and leaves in a short amount of time. Another speedier method, pressing flowers in the microwave is possible using a specific microwave flower press kit or by making your own. To make an at-home kit safe for the microwave, place your flower between 2 pieces of paper, followed by cardboard and finally two ceramic tiles. Hold it all together using rubber bands. Microwave low for 30 to 60 seconds and let the press cool completely in between each round.

When my family moved into our new home a few years ago, I wanted to surprise my husband with a keepsake from our first year there. Botanical prints were gaining in popularity, so I felt inspired to create my own DIY pressed flower art. The only problem was that I knew nothing about pressing flowers! Microwaved Pressed Flowers, Vol. 8: New Techniques for Brilliant Pressed Flowers;" Joanna Sheen; 1999 Cover the flowers with the remaining three paper towels, and then place the second cardboard square on top. Glassine sheets. Some flower presses will use glassine sheets rather than parchment paper, claiming that it’s superior. In the end, it all comes down to what you prefer.Make it a bouquet: If you like the look of pressed flowers with the stems still on, try arranging them so they look like a dried bouquet inside the frame. Gather all the stems at the bottom as you lay your various flowers inside, and let them spread out towards the top to form a bouquet shape.