Fresh flowers are generally not easy to preserve, so many people make their favorite flowers into dried flowers . If properly cared for, they can last for decades without fading. So what are the methods for making dried flowers? Details are as follows:
1. Natural air drying method
Cut several fresh flower branches, remove the leaves from the lower part of the branches, tie them together with a rope, and tie them to the bottom of the branches. When tying, make sure that the flower heads are staggered. Then hang the flower branches upside down in a well-ventilated place where they are not exposed to the sun until the flowers and branches are completely dry.
2. Book pressing drying method
For the book-press drying method, choose small, relatively flat flowers. Place the selected flowers on a clean sheet of white paper, then cover them with another sheet of white paper of the same size. Use a relatively heavy tool to press the flowers back and forth evenly to help them set their shape. Then place them in a book and wait 1-3 weeks for the flowers to dry completely.
3. Microwave oven drying method
The microwave drying method is simple and quick. Place an appropriate amount of silica powder in a microwave-safe container, put fresh flowers in the container, and use the silica powder to hold the flowers upright. Then, sprinkle some silica powder evenly over the flowers, filling the gaps between each petal. Do not cover, and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. After microwave-safe, let the flowers cool slightly, then remove them. Your beautiful dried flowers are ready!
4. Desiccant sealing method
Silica gel desiccant is generally used for making dried flowers. Prepare a sealable container. First, lay a layer of desiccant at the bottom of the container. Arrange the fresh flowers with the flower heads facing up and the calyxes facing down on the desiccant. Then, fill the gaps between the petals with desiccant, adding it in small amounts several times. Finally, cover the container and seal it for about five or six days. It will then be ready.
