How do I dry magnolia leaves to use in an arrangement?
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Soak them in glycerin and water for 3-4 days, then take them out and dry them. Here's a link with detailed instructions:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/how-to-preserve-magnolia-leaves-diy-magnolia-wreath-4469555
How to Preserve Magnolia Leaves & DIY Magnolia Wreath
Here's some great info for you, Linda. The magnolia leaves make beautiful wreaths and arrangements.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/how-to-preserve-magnolia-leaves-diy-magnolia-wreath-4469555?expand_all_questions=1
How to Preserve Magnolia Leaves & DIY Magnolia Wreath
For this you mix one part glycerin with 2 parts hot water. Submerge the leaves in the solution for three to four days. Allow them to dry.
https://diyinspired.com/preserve-magnolia-leaves/#:~:text=For%20this%20you%20mix%20one,Allow%20them%20to%20dry.
Hi Linda, hope this helps you dry magnolia leaves.
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Sep 22, 2015 - I have been preserving my magnolia leaves for about a week now. It's super easy! All you need is: Magnolia leaves/branches Glycerin Water ...
How to Preserve Magnolia Leaves
https://www.wikihow.com/Preserve-Magnolia-Leaves
Linda; this may be helpful
https://ourcraftymom.com/how-to-preserve-magnolia-leaves-for-holiday-decorating/
You could check out Martha Stewart. https://www.marthastewart.com/271616/preserving-leaves
There is some good information here. Scroll to the bottom for magnolia info:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/EP/EP00400.pdf
This video shows how to make a magnolia leaf wreath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdpTOP7bNr4
This is another way to make a magnolia leaf wreath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWsaH-t91NA
Another way to make a wreath with the leaves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y75B8ueBn4
This is a really pretty magnolia leaf wreath garland that you can make: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hep08t7TVws
Anything I dry from outside I usually hang them from an indoor clothesline or rack. Once they dry out, it's fun to use them for a wreath, or other decor. Good luck and stay safe!
You could press them in wax paper in a book
I found this for you:
https://diyinspired.com/preserve-magnolia-leaves/#:~:text=Time%20for%20this%20project%20depends%20on%20how%20many,faded%20after%20a%20week%20or%20two.%20Step%20Two%3A
you can hang them to dry