With their bright colors and intoxicating scents, flowers aid the plants in the process of reproduction. They attract nectar-eating insects such as bees and butterflies and allow pollen to stick to the bodies of their predators. These insects, in turn, pass the pollen on to other plants as they flit from flora to flora.
Flowers are also used for many things. They are extremely popular gifts for any occasion. They are also used in decoration. Grand events and receptions are never complete without floral arrangements adorning the venue. They can also be used in pressed flower art.
Using dried flowers, you can come up will all sort of art items. You can personalize cards. You can used them for book covers. You can use them to make bookmarks. You can even market these projects and earn money.
Before you can get to work on your own pressed flower craft, you will first need to prepare the bloom. Pick flowers at the height of their bloom. These flowers have the firmest petals and the most vivid colors. Dry them off completely before pressing them, or they will develop molds.
In any of the methods, you will need the flora of your choice. You can pick flowers from your garden or pluck out a wild one you see on your way home. You can even buy one if the flower you wish to press is not available in your area. Make sure that it is dry before slipping it in to avoid the developments of molds. Also, pick flowers when they are in full bloom because this is the time when they are at their brightest. To avoid creases, lie your selection face down.
If you would like to do the pressing the old way, you will need to have a heavy book. Medical books serve the purpose well. All you have to do is to pick out the page, preferably near the end. Place a piece of paper to protect the text, place the bloom on top and another piece of paper to cover it. Then, gently close the book. Do not forget to change the papers weekly.
You can also use the microwave oven. Prepare two ceramic tiles bound together with a rubber band. Turn one tile over and place a piece of cardboard on top of the inverse side. Put the flower on top, still face down. Carefully place another piece of cardboard then the second tile. Make sure this tile has its right side facing you. Bind them all in place using rubber bands then microwave it intermittently until it has dried completely.
The last is the use of a press. You can make one by getting two flat sheets of wood and placing four screws at each corner. Same as the first two methods, you have to sandwich the blossom in between two sheets of paper then slip it between the wood and screw them tightly. After a few weeks you will have your perfectly pressed bloom which you can use in numerous crafts.
There are many things you can do with pressed flowers. You can use them to spice up old jars instead of throwing them away. You just have to mix together water and glue, position the blossoms on the jar then apply the glue mixture to keep them in place. These jars can now be used as candle holders or canisters for trinkets. You can either keep them to yourself, give them out to friends, or sell them to interested costumers.
Flowers are also used for many things. They are extremely popular gifts for any occasion. They are also used in decoration. Grand events and receptions are never complete without floral arrangements adorning the venue. They can also be used in pressed flower art.
Using dried flowers, you can come up will all sort of art items. You can personalize cards. You can used them for book covers. You can use them to make bookmarks. You can even market these projects and earn money.
Before you can get to work on your own pressed flower craft, you will first need to prepare the bloom. Pick flowers at the height of their bloom. These flowers have the firmest petals and the most vivid colors. Dry them off completely before pressing them, or they will develop molds.
In any of the methods, you will need the flora of your choice. You can pick flowers from your garden or pluck out a wild one you see on your way home. You can even buy one if the flower you wish to press is not available in your area. Make sure that it is dry before slipping it in to avoid the developments of molds. Also, pick flowers when they are in full bloom because this is the time when they are at their brightest. To avoid creases, lie your selection face down.
If you would like to do the pressing the old way, you will need to have a heavy book. Medical books serve the purpose well. All you have to do is to pick out the page, preferably near the end. Place a piece of paper to protect the text, place the bloom on top and another piece of paper to cover it. Then, gently close the book. Do not forget to change the papers weekly.
You can also use the microwave oven. Prepare two ceramic tiles bound together with a rubber band. Turn one tile over and place a piece of cardboard on top of the inverse side. Put the flower on top, still face down. Carefully place another piece of cardboard then the second tile. Make sure this tile has its right side facing you. Bind them all in place using rubber bands then microwave it intermittently until it has dried completely.
The last is the use of a press. You can make one by getting two flat sheets of wood and placing four screws at each corner. Same as the first two methods, you have to sandwich the blossom in between two sheets of paper then slip it between the wood and screw them tightly. After a few weeks you will have your perfectly pressed bloom which you can use in numerous crafts.
There are many things you can do with pressed flowers. You can use them to spice up old jars instead of throwing them away. You just have to mix together water and glue, position the blossoms on the jar then apply the glue mixture to keep them in place. These jars can now be used as candle holders or canisters for trinkets. You can either keep them to yourself, give them out to friends, or sell them to interested costumers.
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