Press flowers with an iron, book, microwave, or by making your own flower press. Pressing flowers yourself is an easy and rewarding craft. They can act as a keepsake, framed artwork, a meaningful gift ...

Learning how to press flowers is not as difficult as you might think. The technique makes an ephemeral beauty eternal by flattening the daisies, pansies, violets, and wildflowers that color your ...

Decorating with fresh flowers is one of my favorite ways to update a room, but they don't always last as long as I'd like—which may be why dried floral bouquets have become increasingly popular over ...

Pressed flower enthusiast Jan Lochner will show how to press flowers and turn them into useful items during a free demonstration Feb. 5. Learn how to press flowers and turn them into bookmarks, ...

To dry flowers, first cut the stems and remove any unwanted leaves or wilted petals. Air-drying and pressing are the simplest methods, but they can take several weeks. Silica gel is the quickest ...

The skilled gardener and ceramist Frances Palmer offers a primer on how to decorate a card with dried botanicals. By Alexa Brazilian Flower pressing began in the West in earnest during the late 1800s, ...

Which flower press kit is best? Pressed flowers and foliage are fantastic for bringing the beauty of nature into your home or adding a delicate touch to handmade gifts and keepsakes. Flower art kits ...

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