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Pressing flowers is an ageless and creative form of floral art. Learn how to press flowers to preserve them in their pressed state.

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Pressed flowers are dried flowers that are preserved by the process of being pressed flat.

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The preservation of the flowers and leaves occurs as they are pressed, and the moisture in the cells of the blooms and foliage is removed.

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Dried flowers have a beauty that is magnified in their dried state. They offer a different version of their fresh self, and are beautiful in their very own way.

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Not all flowers are equal in their ability to shine and be preserved by the pressing process.

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Flowers with lower water content can be dried more quickly, be preserved more efficiently, and are the best flowers for pressing.

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There are a number of different ways or techniques that you can use to press flowers, and we will review five different methods.

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Pressing flowers with a book is a romantic technique practiced for generations.

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Flower presses are much more practical for pressing flowers, as they allow you to directly apply pressure to your flowers with the flower press setup.

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Pressing flowers with a weighted object is another option for pressing the blooms.

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Pressing with heat is another option, such as using a microwave press. This method is a bit trickier.

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Pressing flowers with an iron can also be done, however it is the least predictable method of pressing.

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Pressed flowers can last for years with a bit of extra care. Keep them out of sunlight, and store in an area free of moisture and humidity.

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For more information on pressing flowers, be sure to check out the tutorial!