How to Dry Flowers the Easy Way

“Dried flowers are just one more way to bring natural, organic elements into your home, and they allow you to do that without the headache and cost associated with continual maintenance.” What’s more, dried flowers can carry nuanced meaning. “The language of flow—and dried flowers—was embraced by the Victorians as a way to express feelings which could not be spoken aloud in society,” says Martin B.

Air-Drying

• is a classic technique to dry flowers such as Lavender, Roses, Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath) and many more.
• It is known to be the easiest way to Dry Flowers naturally.
• This method has become popular since the Victorian Era (1830’s-1900) when the language of flowers was developed.

What you’ll need:

• Flowers
• String
• Scissors
• Stick or hanger

5 Steps:

1. Remove the leaves.
2. Tie the flower bunch with a string or rubber band.
3. Hang the bunches upside-down. (Through this ventilation, the flowers dry fast and prevents mold.)
4. Place it in the dark room. (Any direct light will cause the colors to fade.)
5. Wait for at least 2- 4 weeks to finally dry.

and it’s ready for display!

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