Knowing how to dry your own flowers allows you to create interesting decorations for friends and family members at little cost. You will certainly save money from not having to buy the decorations at flower shops- where prices are marked up dramatically. The process of drying flowers can also be fun as well!
A flower has to absolutely free of any moisture before you go about the official drying process. Even a light mist or dew from the morning can hinder your efforts to create a masterpiece. Professionals like to take a bit of string, tie it to the stem of the flower, and hang it upside down in a dry area. After several hours, the flower should be dry enough for the next step.
When dealing with the flower head only, you can simply put the flower head between a book. Using a newspaper and applying a moderate paper weight to it will keep the flower crisp. It is best to store the flower in a dry, dark, area at this point. That way moisture won’t hinder the process of drying out the flower properly.
You might have heard of silica gel before. It is a material used to keep dry areas crips, and to help soak up moisture in areas that have become humid. Silica gel is found commonly in shoes when you first buy them. As you may have read on the label, silica gel is toxic if you consume it. You must exert caution when using it, and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling it to prevent a calamity.
It is possible to dry out a flower via a microwave. This process is much quicker, but it is also not considered as professional as the book technique. The end result may not be as crisp or ideal looking, but you will only need to spend minutes in configuring and operating your microwave as compared to spending several days or weeks drying out the flower otherwise.
Being organic, flowers are always at risk of being consumed by small insects. Even when kept in a book, some types of small insects are able to creep through and consume the flower. Keep the area in which your project resides dusted, to ward off any dust mites, and also keep the area clean. This will make an unfriendly environment to insects, and keep your project going. It may seem extreme at first, but it is much better to be safe and have a great result than to be sorry.
In Conclusion
Drying your own flowers is a fun hobby to take up when your schedule is looking free. The process is easy enough, as you can use technology to speed the process. Experiment with different flowers and techniques to see what you can come up with.
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