Drying flowers helps to preserve your beautiful blooms, long after their freshness has faded. Sometimes the beauty of the dried blooms far exceeds that of the fresh state.
The air drying method involves hanging to dry, exposing the flowers to the air over time. Choose a dark space that is warm and dry, to help preserve the color of the blooms.
Pressing flowers can be done with a flower press or a book.The pressing and drying process enhances the characteristics of the flowers, magnifying their beauty.
Drying flowers in silica gel helps to absorb molecules of water from the blooms.The flowers hold their shape and color, and are often preserved to perfection.
The oven drying method is another option to speed up the drying process. It involves baking the flowers in the oven at a very low heat over the course of many hours.
Drying flowers in the dehydrator is a great way to dry edible blooms. This method is particularly useful for drying smaller flowers and petals in large amounts.
After drying your flowers, be sure to store them safely away. Then you can use them at any time, to create wonderful dried flower arrangements and dried flower art projects.