How to Press and Preserve Flowers as Keepsakes

Flowers hold special memories, whether they mark a significant event or simply bring joy with their beauty. Pressing and preserving flowers is a wonderful way to keep those memories alive and create lasting keepsakes. At White on White Singapore, we cherish the beauty of flowers and are excited to share a step-by-step guide on how to press and preserve them.

Step 1: Choose Your Flowers

Select fresh flowers that are free of blemishes. Flowers with flat faces, such as daisies, pansies, and violets, are easier to press. Roses and other thick flowers can also be pressed, but they may require additional steps.

Step 2: Prepare Your Flowers

Trim the stems and remove any unwanted leaves. If you’re pressing a thick flower, such as a rose, carefully cut it in half or remove some petals to make it flatter.

Step 3: Arrange Your Flowers

Place your flowers between two sheets of parchment paper or blotting paper. Arrange them the way you want them to look when they’re pressed, as they will stay in this position.

Step 4: Press Your Flowers

There are several methods for pressing flowers. Here are two common techniques:

Using a Book

1. Place the flowers: Put the parchment paper with flowers inside a heavy book, such as a phone book or a dictionary.
2. Add weight: Close the book and place additional heavy books or weights on top.
3. Wait: Leave the flowers to press for about 2-4 weeks. Check occasionally to ensure they are drying properly and not molding.

Using a Flower Press

1. Layer the flowers: Place the parchment paper with flowers in the flower press.
2. Tighten the press: Secure the flower press tightly with its screws or straps.
3. Wait: Leave the flowers in the press for 1-3 weeks. The time may vary depending on the thickness and moisture content of the flowers.

Step 5: Check Your Flowers

After the pressing period, carefully open the book or flower press to check your flowers. They should be dry, flat, and papery to the touch. If they are not completely dry, leave them for a few more days.

Step 6: Preserve Flowers Your Pressed

To ensure your pressed flowers last, consider these preservation tips:

• Lamination: Laminating your pressed flowers can protect them from moisture and physical damage.
• Framing: Arrange your flowers in a frame with a glass cover to keep them safe from dust and humidity.
• Sealing: Use a clear-drying glue or a spray sealant to coat your flowers and preserve their color.

Creative Uses for Preserve Flowers

Pressed flowers can be used in a variety of creative projects:

• Greeting Cards: Add a personal touch to your cards with pressed flowers.
• Bookmarks: Create beautiful and functional bookmarks.
• Wall Art: Arrange pressed flowers in a frame to create unique artwork.
• Resin Jewelry: Encapsulate your pressed flowers in resin to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.

Final Thoughts on Preserve Flowers

Pressing and preserving flowers is a simple yet rewarding way to keep memories alive and create beautiful keepsakes. At White on White Singapore, we believe in the timeless beauty of flowers and their ability to bring joy and comfort. We hope this guide inspires you to start your own flower-pressing journey.

For more floral inspiration and to explore our wide range of flowers, visit our store in Singapore or contact us. Let White on White help you celebrate life’s special moments with the beauty of flowers.