Dried flowers are a common sight in any stylish room, and have even become the title of a song. Not only in flower shops, but also in general stores , clothing stores, apparel shopsand otherplaces, you can now see them more and more often. There are lots of cute products out there, but don't you think you'll feel more attached to something you've dried yourself? Ca n't find yourfavorite driedflowers?We'll show you how to easily dry flowers!
What kind of fresh flowers are suitable for "dried flowers"?
Flowers with many petals and low water content in the petals and stems, such as roses, statice, and baby's breath, are suitable.
On the other hand, flowers with high water content, such as gerberas and lilies, or flowers with thin petals, such as cherry blossoms, are not very suitable.
What is the best environment for making dried flowers?
The dry season from autumn to spring is ideal.
In winter when you use heating appliances, hanging it under an air conditioner will make the finish quicker and more beautiful.
On hot summer days, you can hang it in your car during the day on a sunny day!
How to make it?
① Hanging method This is the commonly known method of hanging flowers to dry. No special preparation is required and it's easy to get started, so it's recommended for those trying dried flower making for the first time! Hang fresh flowers upside down in a dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. The living room is the best place to keep it, as you can enjoy watching the process of it drying out up close. Also, by turning the flowers upside down, the petals will not open and they can be dried while maintaining their beautiful shape.
2) Silica gel method
This method uses "silica gel" (a desiccant) for dried flowers.
This method takes a little more effort than the hanging method, but the flowers are more likely to retain their shape and the color is more beautiful.
Recommended for those who want to keep flowers in a state closer to fresh!
It's easy to make, so even beginners and children can make it.
First, prepare some silica gel and a sealable container for drying flowers.
Silica gel can be purchased athome improvement stores and 100 yenshops . Place silica gel in an airtight container and place the flowers you want to dry on top.
The key here is to cut the flowers short so that they do not protrude from the container, or to leave only the petals.
Then pour silica gel on top of it.
Carefully lay the paste in between the petals until the flowers are no longer visible.
Once the flowers are securely hidden, seal the container and leave it like this for a few days to a week!
Dried flowers are delicate, so carefully brush off the silica gel and your flowers are ready.
You can easily make colorful dried flowers! Please give it a try!
There are some points to keep in mind when making beautiful dried flowers.
① Dry the flowers as soon as possible!
When you buy flowers, you might think that you should first enjoy them by displaying them in your room, and then dry them when they start to wither.
However, if your goal is to create beautiful dried flowers, the process is slightly different.
If you buy flowers, dry them before they fully bloom!
As the flowers continue to bloom, the petals may fall off or the color may fade when dried.
Remove excess leaves
Since you want to dry the whole plant as quickly as possible, remove any excess leaves at the bottom of the stem.
③ When drying, tie it with a rubber band
Bouquets made at florists may be tied together with hemp string, but when drying flowers, use rubber bands.
When the stems dry out, they lose moisture and become thin, so if you tie them together with string they will fall off.
Recommended decoration methods
Bundle a few dried flowers together to make a swag.
Use your favorite flowers and arrange them however you like!
The key to tying flowers is to layer them in order, starting with the flowers you want to place furthest back.
Placing larger flowers in the front will create a balanced look.
If you think tying them together is difficult, it's easy and beautiful to display them in a flower vase like fresh flowers.
Flowers purchased because they were beautiful, bouquets received as gifts, flowers that hold special memories.
Dry them and enjoy them for a long time.
Recommended flowers for "dried flowers"
Finally, we will introduce flowers that are easy to make into dried flowers.
Hydrangea
Oak-leaf hydrangea
Banksia cococinea
Eryngium SiriusQuester
Grevia Ivanhoe
Banksia leaves
Pampas grass
Author: Nakanishi Edited by: Yui/Sekido/Kambara
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