Drying Flowers
10 parts white cornmeal
3 parts borax Mix together. Bury flowers in the mixture. Let set for two weeks, and the dried flowers will last for ... read article
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Drying Flowers
Here are some guidelines for choosing the right flowers for drying: Choose only your best flowers, since drying will emphasize imperfections. Look for cuts, marks and any ... read article
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Fresh Flower Preservative
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons cane sugar
1 quart water Mix well. Cut stems of flowers on a diagonal. Use this solution instead of water for fresh flowers. The vinegar inhibits ... read article
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Preserving Leaves for Bouquets
1 part glycerin
1 part water Crush the stem of each branch and peel it back a bit. Put the branches in a container with water and glycerin and let stand until the leaves turn as desired. ... read article
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Pressed Flowers, Petals and Greenery
Place flowers, petals or greenery between the pages of a telephone book with at least one inch of pages between each pressing. Weigh down with two or three heavy books or a ... read article
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Pressing Flowers and Leaves
Q. How do I press flowers and leaves, and do you have any idea which work? A. I have pressed flowers since I was twelve. I did not have success until I got a book as a present and read it ... read article
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Sand-Preserved Flowers
Leave five- or six-inch stems on flowers when picking them. Be sure you pick them at their peak. There should be no dew or moisture on the petals. Pick the leaves from the stems. Sift dry sand ... read article
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