Asked on Sep 14, 2019
How do I preserve pressed flowers?
by Ghhcv
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I want to Preserve flowers (flat for a wall decoration) without them becoming brown or losing their color. I want to preserve wedding roses, eucalyptus. Is there a way to keep them supple, and colorful when pressing them?
Hi There, this article will show you how to preserve your pressed flowers - https://gardentherapy.ca/how-to-frame-pressed-flowers/
This site recommends using spray paint:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Preserving-Nature-with-Spray-Paint-Really/
There are lots of pressed flower ideas here:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=preserve%20pressed%20flowers
I used to put clear contact paper over them on the backs of pretty frames to make a "picture" with them. My favorite are in two oval frames. Or you can just frame them behind glass too. We sprayed them with hair spray to just put behind glass. This works if your house air is dry (ours is dry due to running a/c or heater nearly year round.)
My mother always put fresh flowers in the middle of a very heavy large bible, between the pages. They pressed and kept color.
Thanks!
Perhaps this information will help you:
https://cottagelife.com/design-diy/how-do-i-preserve-the-colour-in-my-pressed-flowers/