Flowers are symbolic of beauty and inspiration to many. One sad thing about flowers is that they do not last long once cut from the plant. If you use dried flowers, though, you need never worry about them perishing.
There are a great many reasons for drying blooms. Most people do dried flowers after getting a lot of blooms as presents. A popular time for drying flowers is spring, owing to the profusion of buds around this season.
You can air dry your flowers to preserve them. You have to cut off all the leaves before you start, though, so that it is tidier. The blooms should be suspended from a line and let to dry, with their heads facing down.
It is important not to the hang the bunches too close to each other as good air circulation and low humidity are ideal conditions for drying. Keeping the stems in an upside-down position ensures that the stems remain straight. Hanging the bunches upright will result to the stems bending over and looking wilted.
Drying blooms is best done in a space insulated from the sun. The hues of dried blooms are preserved by removing them from the touch of the sun. You must be certain that there is no moisture in the drying area.
Air drying will normally take a couple of weeks to complete. If you dry them in a more humid environment, it takes longer for the flowers to be dried properly. Most people just check on the flowers after the specified couple of weeks, though experts insist on taking a look at them every day or so to check against rot.
If the flowers you are using are naturally moist, you may turn to chemical agents such as silica gel. The flattened version of preserved flowers are often made with heavy books: you can just slip the bloom between pages and press down. For several days' wait, go with silica gel; for several weeks' wait, go with press techniques.
Once the drying procedure is completed, you can begin to create floral arrangements, crafts and other decorations. Dried flowers are great for potpourri mixes, among other things. It is entirely possible to make do with a simple application too: put your flowers in a basket of some sort and put that in a room where you want some extra accent with the décor.
Of course, as is true of all ornaments, these blooms may eventually collect dust. Dust your preserved blooms regularly to keep them looking great. If you are worried about unwanted "houseguests" damaging the flowers, put a mothball or two near them.
The art of drying makes it possible to enjoy the colors and vibe of summer and spring all year round. The products of these drying techniques shall undoubtedy render all the work worthwhile. Drying flowers is a unique and creative way to hold on to keepsakes that would otherwise have wilted away.
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