Asked on Feb 23, 2020

How do I dip flowers in parafin to preserve them?

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When I was a youngster, far too long ago, a friend of my mother would preserve camilla blooms by dipping them in parafin. Has anyone ever heard of this or know how to do this?

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William
on Feb 23, 2020

Here's some videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Q-pGJTqhY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcGB3tBva9A

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Nan W.
on Feb 23, 2020

Dean: maybe this will help

https://www.wikihow.com/Preserve-Cut-Flowers-With-Wax

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Mogie
on Feb 23, 2020

Waxing Camellias

https://camelliashop.com/blogs/ornamental-camellias/waxing-camellias

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Unique Creations By Anita
on Feb 23, 2020

Here is a tutorial to help with your project. https://youtu.be/N1jc0TvHc3g

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Redcatcec
on Feb 23, 2020

Here is how Martha Stewart does it:

https://www.marthastewart.com/268799/waxed-flowers

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Unexpected Elegance
on Feb 23, 2020

This site should be helpful!

https://www.budget101.com/crafts-scrapbooking/5778-wax-dipped-roses-how-to-preserve-flowers-with-wax/

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Dean Murdaugh
on Feb 23, 2020

Thank you everyone. My memory had to be 50 years old or better. I didn't trust it.

These links are fabulous.

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