How to Preserve Flowers with Wax
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- Опубліковано 27 січ 2016
- Flower preservation is a great way to cherish your flowers! Floral & Lifestyle Expert Julie Mulligan teaches you how to preserve fresh flowers in wax like a pro to help extend the life of your flowers! Get the full article here on the 1800Flowers blog: www.1800flowers.com/blog/juli...
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I did this in September 2016, It's now January 2018 and I still have the same flowers. They still look amazing. The colour fades but the shape still holds. Because the colour fades the method works best with white flowers. It may be ideal to mix some food dye to match the colour of the flower. Also it's best to keep them in a dry airy area for at least a month, if you put them somewhere hot and humid you risk them growing mold.
How did you create the wax?
Thanks for sharing I’m going to try :)
tysm for sharing ^^
Ty for tips I've never done this before. Thanks video n information ur flower looks gorgeous couldn't tell the difference.
Epoxy might be the way to go.
This sounds like an excellent way to decorate a Christmas tree! I can just imagine my tree covered in fresh (waxed) flowers! No water needed and they would last all December
Hey, did you try that this year? How did it turn out?
Hey, uh have you tried it this year? How well did it turn out?
@@noelradhakrishnan4423 I wish! I just had a baby, so I’m rather busy this year lol. Hopefully next year though.
@@WelderBarbie100 this is your year to shine lol
Thank you for this video! I wanted to preserve roses from my second cousins funeral and give one to her daughter so she can always have a rose from her mother’s casket spray
Doing this with the first lilies I've ever grown!!
Has it worked for lilies ???
preservation is forever....not just weeks. silica sand and freeze dried works best for shadow boxes
Great Video. Beautiful outcome. Thank you for sharing!
Why not wax the stem as well to preserve it all?
I was thinking of doing this is. Done! The beauty and the beast dome thing! For my daughter for valentines!
Loosing mummy is the beadest on earth!! i feel with you....🌺☘️🌿🌸
my husband bought me a bunch of yellow roses today its our anniversary..... i was thinking how to preserve those flowers cuz i wanna keep it.when i saw your channel i was so happy and i love your idea about on how to preserve flowers.thank you.more power.
Please contact us at wecare@188flowers.com ,if you need further assistance. -Channon
Yes please let us know how long they lasted
Gorgeous!
Thank you this is what I being looking for and much research no result until this one thank you .
great tutorial! tysm~
Wow very creative
i love this!
Beautiful ❤️
Excellent tutorial! Thank you very much. I wonder if you have to dip the stem in the wax as well?
A good tip if u want to not loose the color add some coloring to the wax
How long do the colors last, after a while do the petals fall off? And also, could you do this method with already dried flowers to keep the petals from cracking?
hi, love your flowers.. and how long do they last for?
So pretty They look so fresh ow long do they last?
Ima preserve my wedding bouquet this way
thank you
thank you for your video, but the link that shows how the flowers look after 4 weeks doesn't work. please can you sand the picture?
Nice work 🌹Stunning Roses 🌹 very nice ,I like that ! Yea GOD IS GREAT! Amen!
Thanks for your video. After the wax hardened, there were visible accumulations of wax on the tips of the pedals from the flower being held upside down. Have you experienced that? My solution was to touch the ends of the pedals to a paper towel after pulling the flower out of the hot wax. This prevented the wax accumulations. I don’t know if it prevented the wax from adequately coating the tips of the pedals.
We're do you buy the wax.? I love your video.very beautiful.thank you.!!😁💡👍
Can you add some candle dye to keep the color?
Can I add essential oil into my wax to give smell or no??
Genius 💖💖💖💖
can you do this to a flower and fill the vase with wax?
awesome! :-)
How long do they last waxed I just got a bouquet of my favorite colored roses
I notice the flowers aren't put into water. So they don't need to be? Thank you as this will be good as I was thinking of buying the soy for candles etc so I will have more use for the soy. Also we have extremely hot and humid weather and don't know if this will degrade them or our fans and air con. Thanks
Could you use workable fixative to preserve flowers and leaves?
Wondering the same.
Could you use this method to create a flower crown?
I would only try to wax very small flowers to use on a crown and then glue them onto a fresh base. Waxing will make the flowers a little heavier but more importantly the wax easily cracks when handled too much.
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1800Flowers.com How long do the flowers last,inside,out of heat,when waxxed please?
Great tutorial! Have you ever try waxing white daisies?Mine won't retain their white color and turned brown 2 days after dipping them into how wax. Any suggestion on how to preserve their color?
White flowers are difficult to preserve with wax. They do tend to brown quickly. White petals are very delicate and bruise even when they are fresh! You can try to keep the wax a little bit on the cooler side with white flowers. If the wax is cooler it will dry whiter but that would be ok with white flowers.
Nice
Can you tell me exactly what type of wax is The best. please
very nice project and expression. Want to know something? If we use the leaves or flowers covered with wax in epoxy projects, will the wax dissolve in a table, coffee table or other study? Does it cause problems in joining with epoxy? thank you
Hi Mustafa, thank you so much for reaching out to us. Please email us at wecare@1800flowers.com, for further assistance. - Cheyenne
When using this method, are the flowers hardened or do they become fragile as they dry?
Hi there, I'm trying to collect some flowers and preserve them in a jar. Would this method be fine too? or could you recommend me some other method. Would these last longer than dried ones?
Drying would work, too! I'm not sure which would last longer but the color will fade eventually with both methods.
after the flower is dripped and dried how do you remove the white hardened wax between lots of the petels and even doẃn in the rose hip? i used hair dryer it didnt remove it all and bangēd up the outside petels .
If you have hardened white wax between the petals it means that there is too much wax. Also with roses, it is best to wait until you have enjoyed your roses as fresh cut flowers as long as possible, waxing when the rose is fully bloomed and the petals are wide open.
If I use silica gel to dry flowers and then take them same flowers and dip them in wax would this method still preserve them and make them last if I want to put them inside shadow box for a keepsake.
I think that the wax would work on the silica dried flowers as long as the flowers have maintained their original shape and have not closed up and become to dry. The more you can get the wax to go into the various folds and spaces between the petals the better.
Did you try this?
Good job
Can u Pls xplain How you prepared The Wax In glass??
Pls mention The white powder on The bowl?!?
It's not powder, it's soy wax flakes. She just put them in the glass and heated it in the microwave. There's a link in the description.
How Long Do The Flower's Last?
Will the wax react badly with resin?
How long do they last before rotting?
Cool
I wonder how it would work if you did this with a silica gel dried flower?
How many days we will keep like this madam
I've tried this multiple times now with red roses and everytime they come out super thick coated and dry white...i even went as far as buying a wax thermostat for making candles to ensure the was is only at 100 degrees and it still does it...has anyone been able to get this to work without ruining the flowers?
Try a different wax
I did red roses and had the wax show, I did notice that another person had the same problem. My wax may have been too cool. I figured it was too hot. I will try the 100 degree thing and see if that works. I did use soy wax.
same here and i did have 100 degree now i m trying to add candle coloring to wax will see how that works
in which method they would be preserved the longest? and how long is that?
Clear resin. Forever.
Would I be able to get resin at a crafts store like Michaels, or Hobby Lobby?
Yes you can find it at Michaels, not quite sure about Hobby Lobby tho.
@@gabrieleduardo4089 is the color gonna faded or not?
@@achtzehn4630Maybe, depends on what kind of flower you use, and keep in mind that they have to be completly dry. Blues and purples tend to lose their color faster than pink and reds. In general, all of them might fade a bit over time.
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I just got some roses from my boyfriend a few days ago and I would love to do this. Only question is do you have to cut off the leaves?
No you don’t need to remove the leaves. They can be waxed as well!
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Can i use candle wax?
How long does it last?? Does it continue to look like it does after a few days? I want to preserve flowers from my granny's funeral. What's the best technique for preserving flowers forever?? Besides drying them out, I have plenty like that. Thanks in advance for your help.
Your waxed flowers will last for weeks even months. They will gradually lose some of their color but will also take on a beautiful vintage look to them. I have images on my blog post of an arrangement of roses and succulents when I originally waxed them and the same arrangement four weeks later - it still looks beautiful! www.1800flowers.com/blog/julie/how-tos/how-long-do-waxed-roses-last-follow-up/
Can you use candle wax?
If the waxed flowers are taken outside in the winter time (-10*C), would the wax crack and appear white? Have you ever done a test with your freezer? Just wondering because I'll be needing a bouquet in decembe.. Thanks
I have left waxed flowers outside during cold weather and they have been fine. There isn’t any guarantee however that they will not crack and turn white in freezing weather. While waxing does extend the time that you will be able to enjoy your flowers, in a different way, they are still delicate and the less they are handled or exposed to extreme temperatures the better they will hold up.
can i do this then submerge into water snowglobe?
Where did you purchase the wax ? And what's the name of it
flower shop lot of flowers are waste how to reuse the flowers pls tell me
how hot should it be when I put the flower into the wax?
I am getting ready to do this but i have read all the comments and questions and I am wondering do you dip the stems and can you redo the process after 4-5 months
You can dip the stems. I have never tried to redo the process after a few months.
Hi thanks for sharing your video- i tried what you're doing with the wax - but after dipping the flowers and letting them dry- they turn completely yellow-brown! what am i doing wrong? how can this be avoided? thanks so much!
Thank you so much for reaching out to us. You can send a message to us at wecare@1800flowers.com. We will be more than happy to assist you. - Resa
The wax could have cooked them if it was still too warm.
Hope you had some luck experimenting.
Can i preserve sunflower with that process too?
No because i tried it and it ruined it.
@Hollyleaf of Thunderclan I've heard we can use hairspray for preserving. Or dipping the stem into a mixture of water and glue. I don't know if they work, but I might try it soon!
Ps: surprised for the reply! This comment is actually older than my new dog. HAHA. Thank you so much!
@@dd4376 hmm i didn't know those options, Good luck! Also i didn't know that this comment is older then your dog!
I want to dip my boutonniere and my wife's bouquet that we got for our wedding, how long do you think the wax would let the flowers last?
Here's what my waxed roses look like 4 months later: www.1800flowers.com/blog/julie/how-tos/how-long-do-waxed-roses-last-follow-up The color fades but they still look rustic and beautiful- so it depends what look you're going for!
For how long can you preserve them like this? I would love to do some Rose domes
Hi, thank you for reaching out to us. They can last up to a month. Please feel free to reach out to us if there is anything else we can assist you with. We would be happy to help. - Jamila
@@1800flowers Thank you so much for the respone! Keep up the good work🤗
Beautiful flowers!! Also, I love your shirt! Where is it from??
+Diana Fronsdahl Thank you! The shirt is by a brand called Chalet and it's from a boutique in Belleair, Fl called 432 Westside.
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i bought a dollar tree white candle and melted in the microwave....then dipped the roses.....carnations.....i then put them in the frezzer to speed up process worked just fine..
Do you do the stem too
Would anyone recommend me this method and then use these wax covered flowers into resin (epoxy? Thanks in advance for the answers. :)
I would like to know this also...
i tried it but the colour of my roses changed from red to pink after waxing...and it looked terrible :(
Mine too
Why this happened
I know you mentioned it extends the life by weeks but.. is there something you recommend to keep a rose looking like this for ever?
Hello El Brujo, thank you for reaching out to us. Please email us at wecare@1800flowers.com for further assistance. - Jovi
Silica
Can you put the waxed flower in Resin?
Hi, can I dry the flowers with silica gel first then preserve them with soy wax? So that they can last longer?
Hello Jia, thank you for reaching out to us. Please email us at wecare@1800flowers.com, and we will be more than happy to assist you there. -Chloe
how long will it last as per say c
the color & time?
Nice idea but can we have rose aroma after waxing.. is it just for decoration
Seriously?? Aroma after waxing??
I used the soy wax today and I got it from amazon. I did it on a red rose and my rose turned waxy. What am I doing wrong? I need this to work for Mother's Day. It's a red rose with dry wax all over it
Figure it out? Mine did the same.
when you wax the flower can you dye them?
You would have to dye them before you wax them!
Will it still smell good? Anyone know how the eternity rose companies make the roses still smells good?
They probably use a scented wax
Ahh good point
Do they last outside? Would love to try this on my grandmas grave.
Hello, Louise. Thank you for contacting us. Please email us at: wecare@1800Flowers.com, and we will be happy to answer your question. - Garvin
Is there a soy wax flake brand that’s recommended?
Can you do this with other flowers like daisies?
Hi, thank you for reaching out to us. Please email us at wecare@1800flowers.com. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will be happy to resolve this for you. -Joy
Hello mam,
i tried this technique with paraffin wax... and after drying there was a thick white layer of wax on the flowers.... it wasn't looking good at all...
please can you tell me how to avoid this and get perfectly looking flowers like yours....
The wax might not have been hot enough. If the wax is too cool it will dry whiter
1800Flowers.com thankyou mam, and for best results should i try soy wax...?
Yes, that's correct!
How many flowers does 10lbs of wax preserve?
How long can it stay
after you wax the flower, should the stemps stil be in water?
No, they don't have to be!
What about the smell. I mean after wax how many days smell will remain in flower or u in rose.
Thank you for reaching out. Please email us at wecare@1800flowers.com so that we may assist. - Keiana
Can I do this with a Tiger Lilly flower?
It should work but you'd have to be more careful with them drying since lilies are a bit more delicate.
How long???
For 10 yrs??
Do you need to place the roses in silica gel before you do this?
Hi Wendy! Thank you so much for reaching out to us. Please email any inquiries that you may have to wecare@1800flowers.com so that we can assist you there. - Johanna
Can you do this with dead/wilted flowers.
Give it a try! Older roses can create a ‘vintage’ look to them, which may work depending on the project you’re working on. It's a matter of personal taste.
What's this wax called ?
will it last longer if i put it in glycerin for 2-3 days before dipping it in the wax?
Charm, thanks for contacting us. You can find further information at the link below. Please email WeCare@1800flowers.com if you need any further assistance. Thanks! - Melanie
bit.ly/3ATh28A
What type of rose is this?
where can i buy the wax? what is it called ?
myriam ruby beeswax or soy wax. you can find it at hobby lobby or michaels. any craft store or online. pretty cheap stuff.
Yes, thanks Chris! I used soy wax here.
eBay
myriam ruby Michael's
myriam ruby you can even melt white candles
Can you please tell me about water nutriant you used.
Marilyn, please email your concerns to wecare@1800flowers.com. We will be more than happy to assist you there. Thank you! - Johanna
can you spray it with hairspray first to preserve the color then dip it? just had my Grandma's Funeral today and we want to preserve the flowers we got from her funeral.
I’ve never tried that technique but I think it sounds like it’s worth a try
How long can you store the flowers like this... Can you preserve them for years if you protect the waxed flowers.
You can! Take a look at my waxed roses 4 months later: www.1800flowers.com/blog/julie/how-tos/how-long-do-waxed-roses-last-follow-up
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