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Tuesday 17 September 2013

Preserving Bridal Bouquet Peonies Hydrangeas Roses 2013 Lilies Tulips With Brooches Purple White Roses

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There are many methods used for preserving flowers. None of the below methods are an exact science, though freeze-drying flowers comes the closest. White flowers often turn out ivory or tan, and the color will also vary depending on the flower itself. More fragile flowers (such as the daisy, the petals are fragile) are more difficult to dry, but can be pressed. Drying times can vary depending upon a large number of factors including humidity, air circulation, method and storage.
Air Dried Flowers
This method involves drying flowers with the use of air. Where bouquets are concerned, the bouquet is taken apart, and each flower is dried separately. The way I do it is to simply tie a string around the stem of the flowers and hang from the ceiling. This process can be done at home, but putting the bouquet back together is certainly the most difficult part. Most flowers will darken, and some flowers do turn brown. I generally coat with a finishing spray (such as Krylon) as these flowers will be brittle otherwise. As a result of the brittle nature of air-dried flowers, creating the bouquet is a tedious task. If you prefer, you can also hang your entire bouquet. There are a few disadvantages though. It takes a very long time to dry, though if you wait long enough it will eventually happen. The outer flowers may dry while the inner flowers stay moist. The brightly colored flowers can stain the lighter colored flowers. In high humidity areas, mold can grow on the flowers. Finally, flowers may start to de-compose. One way of taking advantage of drying bunches is to separate the bouquet into smaller bunches. If possible, form loose bunches as it will aid in air circulation.
Dehydrated Flowers
This method uses air circulation in the form of a dehydrator to dry your flowers. I've used the method with some success. It's quicker than air-drying, retains a better color and is slightly less brittle. The main drawback is that most dehydrators are too "skinny" to hold flowers such as a plump rose. My solution is a piece of stencil plastic cut into a long rectangle. The height will depend on the flowers, but as most dehydrators have grooves, you simply circle the piece of plastic in the grooves, and very carefully place the lid on top. The other drawback is that you must keep careful watch, and flip the flowers often. If you do not, they will be flat on one side. Fine for framing, but not so great if you actually want to re-create a bouquet.
Drying Agents
This method can use a variety of agents to dry the flowers. Some of these include; silica gel, cornmeal, alum and borax. I have also read that dry sand can be used. They draw out the moisture of the flowers. With this method, you spread the agent in a container, and place the flowers on the agent. You then cover the flowers with more agent, and store in a dark and cool location. The drying times vary depending on the agent, but are generally at least a week in length. Because the agent keeps drawing out moisture, it's important to check every few days. You don't want them so dry that they crumble when you touch them. This happened to me last year when I discovered some flowers that I had hidden quite well...for about three months!