How to Press Flowers

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • Got a bunch of flowers that are too beautiful to let wilt? You’ve come to the right place.
    This month, our lovely florist Harriet Parry is showing you how to press your flowers.
    So you can add a long-lasting pop of colour to your home. Or share a thoughtful, handmade gift with a friend.
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  • @uwuseokie4123
    @uwuseokie4123 3 роки тому +233

    Thank you!! My youngest sister brought me flowers for my birthday and i just want to keep them forever 🥺 this is the best way

  • @justlilly7653
    @justlilly7653 Рік тому +31

    Figuring out how to press roses my boyfriend got me. Thank you for this!

  • @Ansytea
    @Ansytea Рік тому +41

    Thank you so much for this. My grandfather just died today and I want to press flowers in memory of him. I love him and will miss him very much.

    • @Elegantly_Bored
      @Elegantly_Bored 4 місяці тому +4

      Oh, thats so sweet. I'm sorry for your loss.

    • @seal7659
      @seal7659 4 місяці тому +3

      Sorry for your loss

  • @danidesip2432
    @danidesip2432 2 роки тому +35

    I have a flower that I put in a book about 40 yrs ago.

    • @potatoeswsourcream
      @potatoeswsourcream Рік тому +2

      Does it still have it's color???

    • @danidesip2432
      @danidesip2432 Рік тому +4

      @@potatoeswsourcream
      No

    • @luxaeterna985
      @luxaeterna985 5 місяців тому

      ❤ Wow that comment made my day! ☀️🌞 ⏳

    • @Abcdghii
      @Abcdghii 4 місяці тому

      Do you remember that day and why you put that flower there? :o

    • @danidesip2432
      @danidesip2432 4 місяці тому +5

      @@Abcdghii
      Not the specific day, but I do remember what I was doing. My family moved from Nevada to Michigan and it was one of the flowers I picked up along our U-Haul road trip at one of the those rest stops.

  • @afnanaldimasi
    @afnanaldimasi 3 роки тому +49

    this was so much fun to watch, I can't wait to get my hands on some flowers to do this.

  • @archael18
    @archael18 10 місяців тому +10

    No point in putting the pressing book in the middle of a pile. Put it at the bottom.

  • @user-fc6yp1xq1i
    @user-fc6yp1xq1i 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you! Going to do this with my graduation flowers! 🥰

  • @cherrymima
    @cherrymima 2 роки тому +9

    This is off topic but holy shit she is so gorgeous

  • @grossnegligence022
    @grossnegligence022 Рік тому +6

    thanks you for this informative video! i'm so happy at how simple it is.

  • @analiciaperez2438
    @analiciaperez2438 2 роки тому +60

    I get confused with moisture in the flowers. Did you have to change out the paper within those 2 weeks of drying time?

    • @lindonw8808
      @lindonw8808 2 роки тому +17

      I use regular paper so the moisture is absorbed through the pages. my problem is to preserve the color of the flower. maybe that's why she uses parchment paper I guess, I'll give it a try.

    • @fingernailplays5602
      @fingernailplays5602 2 роки тому +5

      You don’t want to use very big flowers when book pressing there are other ways of pressing but flowers

    • @amandaelliott7953
      @amandaelliott7953 Рік тому

      I’ve never changed out the paper. Put it in a book and forget about it for a few weeks

  • @albertosaturnino5269
    @albertosaturnino5269 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for that beautiful work. So Motivating

  • @sundaysunshine
    @sundaysunshine 2 роки тому +13

    So beautiful~ I love stock!

  • @navalhistoryhub3748
    @navalhistoryhub3748 Рік тому +10

    Can you press any type of flower? And will they always retain the colours or is that lost in some?

  • @TurskoBalkanskiRecepti
    @TurskoBalkanskiRecepti 2 місяці тому

    So beautiful! ❤️ Thank you

  • @parinazaz4044
    @parinazaz4044 Рік тому +2

    Nice and simple tutorial.. thank you!

  • @sarahfogarty1217
    @sarahfogarty1217 2 роки тому +16

    I can't wait to try this however, I wish you would have showed us how to do the flowers between glass. Do you glue or Modge Podge in place for that as well.

    • @SF-op5ix
      @SF-op5ix 2 роки тому +9

      it’s trapped between two panes of glass or at least that’s what it looks like!

    • @aiai-j7i
      @aiai-j7i Рік тому +8

      I used thinned Elmer's glue when I volunteered at an herbarium. Then use a small brush to paint the glue on the pressed flower.

  • @mariedamon5655
    @mariedamon5655 11 місяців тому

    This is very help full i enjoyed theis.the flowers are lovely

  • @Smilthy
    @Smilthy 2 роки тому +3

    You're lovely and beautiful. Thank you for this tutorial 🌸🌸🌸

  • @jillpontiere1814
    @jillpontiere1814 6 місяців тому

    Excellent presentation. Thank you❤

  • @kitchenlover1161
    @kitchenlover1161 2 роки тому +19

    May I ask where you got that golden pic frame? It is so beautiful

    • @Joan-ot9nf
      @Joan-ot9nf 2 роки тому +7

      Search for 'glass frame for pressed flowers'

  • @teehee4112
    @teehee4112 Рік тому +4

    Will the flowers decay once in the frame or will they preserve??

  • @mariedamon5655
    @mariedamon5655 Рік тому

    So beatiful thank you

  • @rosyboa26
    @rosyboa26 2 роки тому +5

    Doing it with my snakes shed

  • @Victoriaaaa11111-
    @Victoriaaaa11111- Рік тому +4

    What type of glue do you use?

  • @bluechrisp
    @bluechrisp 2 роки тому +3

    I would like to press my Edelweiss flowers, the way you have shown will this be ok with the bulky Edelweiss?

  • @emilystawski5965
    @emilystawski5965 2 роки тому +2

    What if the flowers are frail already and dried out? I’m assuming pressing will just crush and ruin them.

  • @shannongordon289
    @shannongordon289 2 роки тому +5

    Where are the frames from?

  • @MadameFlora
    @MadameFlora 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing

  • @asiabibi1100
    @asiabibi1100 2 роки тому +3

    How long does pressed flower stay

  • @rbridel
    @rbridel Рік тому +1

    is there a way to preserve the color... most flowers and leaves I have pressed lose alot of vibrance

  • @arlenebailey9314
    @arlenebailey9314 2 роки тому +4

    how did you make the flower art in the frame

  • @Sam_T2000
    @Sam_T2000 Рік тому +1

    what’s the best kind of glue to use that won’t damage the flowers?

  • @viaamber8897
    @viaamber8897 3 місяці тому

    hei! From where you purchased the glass frame? Is wonderful!

  • @kausarsayyed8219
    @kausarsayyed8219 2 роки тому +3

    Can i repeat the same procedure for bougainvillea petals?

  • @bettyforristall1866
    @bettyforristall1866 10 місяців тому

    Are the pressed flowers dry enough to be placed in between two pieces of glass without creating any excess moisture?

  • @29928
    @29928 2 роки тому +8

    i've dried pressed tons of flowers before, unfortunately when i took them out of the book they were littered with mold, and the ones that didn't mold had petals fall off :(
    does anyone know how to prevent this from happening?

    • @ericc2198
      @ericc2198 2 роки тому +3

      Hey! What do you press your flowers on? If you press them in a book then maybe you just didn’t have enough weight. If it was a thin book then possibly there weren’t enough pages to absorb all the moisture!

    • @29928
      @29928 2 роки тому +3

      @@ericc2198 i did press them in a book :)
      put a basket of books on top of it, pretty heavy if i say so myself
      and they were around the middle of the book, i'd say it was around 200 pages and a decently sized book, there was moisture on many pages after the flowers when i opened it :D

  • @lahtal1
    @lahtal1 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic where can you buy the clear frame?

  • @aarondvorak8100
    @aarondvorak8100 Рік тому +57

    if you had a whole stack of heavy books WHY would you put the book with the flowers in the middle??? then the books underneath it are not weighing down on it. that is so pointless hahaha

    • @Kiko_888
      @Kiko_888 4 місяці тому +16

      You shan't be so rude.

    • @kkraut
      @kkraut 3 місяці тому

      Doesn’t need to be smashed to death hon

  • @syafiqahs9353
    @syafiqahs9353 2 роки тому +3

    This is so easy but the flower will not turn into withered color when pressing in book? Is it a must to use baking paper?

  • @Theworldisme24
    @Theworldisme24 2 роки тому +3

    My flowers got fungus 😩 is it because book wasn't pressed properly? Is there a way to press when flowers are bulky ?

    • @mylillilu
      @mylillilu Рік тому

      Yeah some air probably got in. You probably needed more weight if they were bulkier.

  • @neroshanatharmalingam2890
    @neroshanatharmalingam2890 2 роки тому +5

    I have the similar frame in a hexagon. I noticed there is tiny opening and I want to completely seal my frame so no air gets in to ruin my red carnation. Any tips? Err gorilla glue the frames? I pressed my flowers for a week now, it's flattened but the petals still look "fresh". Maybe 2 more weeks. I also read some people spray their pressed flowers before framing it??

    • @daphne4407
      @daphne4407 2 роки тому +2

      Resin maybe?

    • @mylillilu
      @mylillilu Рік тому +1

      Oh yeah. Maybe look up putting a thin layer of varnish. Probably the spray. Or lightly painting varnish on top. Makes the colors pop too. But Google it first. I've never experienced varnish on flowers. I just know it's a good way to preserve colors & drawings on artwork.

  • @xmarisa7
    @xmarisa7 5 місяців тому

    What baking paper works best? Wax or parchment? Help please 😊

  • @wordslikesword9713
    @wordslikesword9713 3 місяці тому

    I have a question...Sorry to ask but How must I paste in the frame ?.I mean any glue or what?

  • @muse-o
    @muse-o Рік тому +1

    How do you press larger flowers, such as roses and carnations (and those 'enormous' daisy like flowers)? TIA.

    • @2802Jenny
      @2802Jenny Рік тому +2

      I was told hard to press roses as they're too big, I took them apart and did the petals instead. The more delicate the flower the better I think is the idea

  • @RuthanneR1
    @RuthanneR1 2 роки тому +3

    I did the process you showed but found the flowers moldy at the end of the two weeks. Suggestions?

    • @olly8233
      @olly8233 2 роки тому +2

      make sure the flowers are dry before you place them in the book

    • @aiai-j7i
      @aiai-j7i Рік тому +1

      Use blotting paper to absorb the moisture.

  • @alevans85
    @alevans85 9 місяців тому

    What would be the best way to do a rose?

  • @whardanita
    @whardanita Рік тому

    Without alcohol can be dry?
    Only need baking paper+book?

  • @odalyshernandezramos4381
    @odalyshernandezramos4381 3 місяці тому

    I bought a flower press but my flowers had mold after 3 weeks. Why is that? This is the second time with different flowers. 😢

  • @luxaeterna985
    @luxaeterna985 5 місяців тому

    Does anyone know where she gets the glass yo do this flower pressing project?? All and any help qould be appreciated!! LOVE and UNIVERSAL LIGHT 🎆🎇🌠🌌

  • @ML-nv7kp
    @ML-nv7kp 2 роки тому +22

    Why in middle ? And not bottom? Jc

    • @alderamin1402
      @alderamin1402 2 роки тому +3

      I was looking for this comment lol

    • @hj7277
      @hj7277 Рік тому

      Here for the same reason 🤣

  • @comradegarrett1202
    @comradegarrett1202 Рік тому

    One of my houseplants looks like it's about to bloom and I want to save the flowers because this species doesn't bloom often. Is it okay to leave the flowers on the stem to preserve the entire flower spike? it's not that thick of a stem but the leaves on it are very fleshy since it's a succulent so I'm wondering if there will be too much water.

  • @whiplash6548
    @whiplash6548 Рік тому

    I found a four leaf cover and want to save it

  • @fingernailplays5602
    @fingernailplays5602 2 роки тому

    I like poisonous flower they are very pretty so I’m doing baby’s breath but it’s very little so will it press?

  • @crazybuttrue341
    @crazybuttrue341 2 роки тому +1

    How do you get the stems flat? I pressed some and the stem of the rose won’t fit between the two glasses. Hope that makes sense

    • @brydie191
      @brydie191 2 роки тому +2

      You might just have to use flowers with thinner stems! like wild flowers and such

  • @eloiserosalind
    @eloiserosalind 2 роки тому

    What were the names of the flowers please ☺️

  • @murd_bird
    @murd_bird 2 місяці тому +1

    this lady is so finee

  • @somdepassaro
    @somdepassaro 6 місяців тому

    thank you! :)