How do I preserve small fall branches for use in flower arrangments
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If you want just the branches they will dry on their own.
maybe spray with a kind of lock spray
The following method allows to the branches/stems to remain pliable and longer lasting than just drying. It's especially good to use with leaves on branches (no need to take the leaves off unless you want). This works with oak, maple, magnolia, etc.
What you need:
1 part glycerin (craft store, Amazon or pharmacy) to 2 parts water.
Preserving Branches with Glycerin
1. Give the branches a fresh cut.
2. Lightly crush the end of the stems with a hammer.
3. Arrange the branches in a vase filled with the glycerin-water solution in a deep vase out of direct sunlight.
Branches will take a month or longer to soak up the glycerin, but the finished product will keep indefinitely.