How to Dry Flowers 5 Ways | Ultimate Guide to Drying Flowers | How to Dry Flowers at Home
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- Learn how to dry flowers 5 different ways, including drying flowers in book, air drying, oven drying and silica gel (regular and microwave methods).
1:07 Book Press Method
2:55 Air Drying Method
4:58 Oven Drying Method
6:20 Silica Gel (conventional)
9:37 Silica Gel (microwave)
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This is a complete guide for beginners that will show you how to preserve flowers for DIY art, resin crafts, potpourri, bookmarks, jewelry and more! Dry roses for wedding confetti or preserve your bridal bouquet with these techniques.
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I have time stamps for each of the 5 methods in the description box. I get many questions about reusing silica gel. Get your questions answered about silica gel here: ua-cam.com/video/PYZSlruBLxY/v-deo.html
Thank you
thank you had the same question :)
Thank you! You’re so sweet. I’m a believer in Jesus Christ is my savior I’m just gonna send a prayer to the Lord that help to send a kiss down to you and continue to bless you and what you do for us who love flowers and want to give them as gifts. Thanks again take care
I’m going to save the flowers my boyfriend gives me and dry them so I’ll have a bouquet of all the flowers he’s given me throughout our relationship!
That’s incredibly sweet, Anu. I love keeping dried flowers for sentimental reasons. 🥰
That is so awesome!
Yay! That makes me so happy. I hope it brings you lots of joy. ❤️🌸
I’m doing this but for the flower girl to throw instead of a bouquet
I love that idea! That will be beautiful.
Thank u for mentioning to wear a mask when working with silica gel. Almost no one says that in their videos. I have asthma and did not wear one the first and second time working with the sand. Trust me, it affected my breathing. When I researched the affects of inhaling the dust from the sand I found that you can have breathing problems due to scar tissue formation within the lungs.
I’m so sorry you didn’t know to wear a mask the first time! Yes, the particles are so fine that they are easily inhaled. I appreciate you reminding everyone how important it is. Best wishes to you!
Thank you. I am a masculine single father with a 1880 farmhouse that I am trying to decorate. I was out on the tractor brush hogging the field that isn't pasture and decided I would stop and cut some of the flowers and dry them myself vs paying $30 a bundle for the ones I was looking to buy. I make crafts in my wood shop in my pole barn. I also raise hogs out of my 1890 bank barn on pasture. I love old things, and living natural, eating fresh, home grown foods.
I hope this tutorial is helpful! I imagine it’s a lot of work to keep up with an 1880 farmhouse, but I’m sure it gives you lots of inspiration. Good luck with your projects, and thanks for watching.
Gorgeous flowers need to be saved for crafting. So glad I found this video!
Thanks, Kippi! So glad you stopped by. 😊
Amen...I still have my bouquet from 36 years ago. I’m going to take it apart and make a usable epoxy piece out of it. Can’t wait to do flowers the grandchildren give me.
Great video Crissy! I love the flowers hanging to dry the most. Anything vintage looking has my heart!
Thanks, Cindy! I could totally see you using that technique to go with your beautiful vintage furniture. 😄
Awesome, not a lot of people go over several methods. The silica gel and book press are going to be the ones i use for my resin crafts so thank you!
Thanks, Christine! I’m glad you liked it. Good luck with your resin crafts!
Thank you!! So helpful for saving memorial flowers!
Oh, I’m so glad it’s helpful. Sorry for your loss, Kathy.
Great video on drying flowers! Thank you ❤️
I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks, Sarah! 💕
I’m searching for ways to preserve flowers from my mom’s celebration of life service. I like the hanging method, it looks easy. Thank you
I’m sorry to hear about your mom. Please accept my condolences. Yes, air drying is very easy. That’s probably the best for keeping the stems on too. If you want to see more photos to decide, I have an article with more details: www.firstdayofhome.com/how-to-dry-flowers/ Best wishes to you!
This is really great! I'm looking to learn how to dry flowers and have found your video. Thank you for the tips!
That’s wonderful to hear! I hope you enjoy drying flowers, May!💗🌸
Thank you! These tips and methods were great!!
Thanks for the sweet comment! I’m glad this was helpful. 😊
Thank you! Best video I’ve found yet!
Thanks so much! That made my day.
Great video very helpful! Really enjoyed this video! Thank you for sharing! Liz 😊
Thanks, Elizabeth! I’m glad it was helpful. Happy flower drying!🩷🌸
I really love the book 📖 dry method and air dry, thanks kindly well done tutorial 🌸
Thank you, Silvana! It’s great to try different methods. The book method is fun because it’s like opening a surprise at the end. ❤️💐
Really impressed with the microwave method. However I'm into flower arranging with stems still on, not not so sure if size might be an issue. Great video thanks very much for the info. Oh by the way quick tip for the book method, fold your drying paper first and place into the spine of the book.
Thanks! I know one option is removing the stem to dry the flower and then reattaching the stem with floral wire. Would that be an option for you? Yes, great point on the book method. I usually do that but maybe forgot in the video. Oops! It does help for sure!
Can I put the flowers along with the stem into the microwave?
I love the pressing of the book!! I am going to give that a try!!
Yay! Have fun pressing your flowers! It’s worth the wait!
Yes it’s really worth the wait….thank you soo much for the video. However aside the parchment paper can I use an A4 sheet paper ?
It’s best to use a paper like newspaper or parchment paper that can absorb the moisture. Regular printer paper or copy paper might not work as well. I hope this helps! Enjoy!
Great video. Definitely going to try some of these techniques.
Thank you, Jude. I hope it brings you joy. ❤️
I didn't know about silica gel! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Rebecca! I’m so glad you learned more about it. I think it’s awesome!
Thank you for sharing this. I now can enjoy my flowers through out the year
Wonderful, Kathy. I hope you’ll enjoy the crafting projects I have planned using dried flowers. Have a great day!
Thank you very much for sharing this video with us!
Thanks for watching!❤️
thanks for the tips! I’m going to try to make some pretty paper with dried flower pieces added for texture
That sounds beautiful! Good luck, Patti!
Thank you for sharing!♥️
Thank you for watching! 💗 Have a great day!
I love flowers this was really a nice tutorial
Thank you! I’ve enjoyed trying to preserve them different ways.
This is a good idea to preserve flower! Igotta try these methods out from my birthday and valentines flowers
Great! Yes, it’s the perfect thing for after Valentine’s Day!🥰
Very very helpful video . I want to get into the dry flowers this year since it’s going to be a big trend in 2021 and your video has thought me how to get the look ☺️😍. Thank you for sharing, new subscriber here from Austria.
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You saved my life ! Thank you so much!
Oh so glad! You’re welcome, Ines!
Love this video, very informative and entertaining
Thanks so much, Nicole! Glad it was helpful. 😊
Thank you for showing the different methods. I'm eager to try the selica gel method. I love how well the color kept.
I’m glad you’re giving it a try! I use silica gel all the time. You can reuse it too. I have instructions on the blog in case you need it: www.firstdayofhome.com/drying-flowers-with-silica-gel/
@@FirstDayofHome thank you! I will definitely check it out.
@brandy9995 Great! Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks a lot for this! It's very helpful. I am from Jamaica and want an easier way to get dried flowers instead of buying them. I am going to try some of these drying methods with some of the beautiful flowers we have here and see how they turn out. This will help me a lot in my resin crafts.
That sounds wonderful! I wish I could see what your flowers look like. I imagine they are beautiful! Good luck to you.
Ordering silica gel right now. Thanks so much for the simple instructions. 💕
Yay! I’m glad it was helpful! Have fun with it.😊
Thanks for the helpful tips! I'm going to try a handing method for store bought bouquet 🥀
You’re welcome! Enjoy your bouquet. Hang drying is definitely an easy way to start.
Thanks for sharing this, it's so usefull for me
I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you!
Such a great idea i want to preserve many great memories . The flowers the special one gave❤❤
Thanks! That’s exactly right. It’s about preserving memories, not just flowers. ☺️
love this video great tips
Thanks, Maria!
You teach perfectly about different methods of flower drying .❤❤
Thanks so much for the kind words!🩷 I hope it was helpful for you.
i liked the silica method. Beautiful.
Glad you liked it too!❤️
Wow great video ! I'm 12 and I plucked some beautiful flowers and wanted to preserve them this video helped a lot now I preserved them and they're looking so pretty,all thanks to u ! ❤️
You’re so kind! I’m glad you had fun preserving your flowers. It is a great way to enjoy the beauty of nature. I hope you keep preserving your flowers for many years to come! 💕
Tnx for sharing this ways to dry fresh flowers.... I will start right now...
Good luck to you! Feel free to post your questions here, and have fun!
Love the silica method. Thank U sooo much. I'm excited to do my resin bookmark 😁😁😁
Yay! I’m glad you liked that method. Have fun!
@@FirstDayofHome hey I want to use mine for journaling. How long will they last?
It depends on what you mean by journaling. Over time, dried flowers will fade and possibly become more brittle. If they are protected with an acid free sheet/paper, that may help. I’d say they’d probably look good for 3-5 years if exposed to light/air.
It's my first time to watch your video but I really admire how you speak, it's very clear, hoping to watch more of your videos ♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍
That’s so kind, Gladys. Thank you! I love making these videos, and people like you make it all worth it. 💗
My favorite was the parchment paper one. I am soon going to try.
Wonderful! I’m glad you’re going to try it. 😊
Thank you for this video ❤️
You are so welcome!
Thanks for your lesson
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
Nice to know these methods
Glad you liked them!
Amazing video!!!!
Thanks so much, Bela! Glad you liked it.
Think you very nice
Great presentation. I personally like Silica gel, I usually leave them for about a week
Thanks, Deb! I hope to do more silica gel tutorials. It’s such a great method.
Very nice mathud good luck
Thanks for sharing🙂
You’re welcome! Thanks for the kind comment.😊
Great video I will try the microwave method
Thanks, Karen. Good luck and have fun!
I like the book press bc the colors seemed more vibrant
Thanks for letting me know, Charity. I love knowing which method people like best.
Thank you for video 👍
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!
Lovely presentation, clear and concise and informative. You have a nice way of imparting your knowledge and craft. In addition, your lessons are geared toward every age group and you understand that us first time users of silica ,drying flowers, placing them in epoxy can be over zealous and try complicated projects rather than beginning with a simpler project.
Thank you for your lesson, expertise and attractive method of learning
What a kind compliment, Agus. Thank you so much! I love sharing my passions with others and hope I can encourage others to try something new. I appreciate the encouraging words.
Its worth liking this video
Keep it up
Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words and encouragement. I hope to bring more videos to you soon.
Love how silcon only ,used came out,the colour much better than others
Glad you liked the silica gel method!
It's a very beautiful dried flower! I also have some dried flowers in my room. It is very beautiful and healed every day. It was a very nice video! I will come to play again. With love from Japan :)
Thank you so much! It’s nice to hear from you across the world. Enjoy your flower, and thanks for watching. 😊
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I have a swag of dried flowers in my room. It is also introduced in the video. If you like, please come visit me on my channel ♬ I also subscribed to the channel! I'm looking forward to great videos in the future.
Thank you! I did visit your channel. Unfortunately, I can’t understand Japanese, but the videos look very entertaining! Best of luck to you!
@@FirstDayofHome Thank you for visiting the channel! I will also consider Japanese translation. Thank you for your advice. I will go play again :)
Thank you foryr explanations
U got a new subscriber ❤⚘
Thanks so much, Peerally! So happy to welcome you as a subscriber!
Thanks so much! I found this video so straightforward and I loved how you shared the different results from using the three methods. I just have a quick question, can the silica gel be reused for another set of flowers?
Hello! Thanks for the kind comment! Yes, I show how to do this in a related video. There are time stamps in the description if you want to jump directly to the part where I talk about this. It’s toward the end. I hope it helps!
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ZazakAllah Khair dear :) want more like this please
Thank you! I’ll do my best.😊
Nice to know.
Thanks, Raj.
Thank you so much...❤
You are SO welcome! I always love getting simple and sweet comments like yours. 🩷
We don't have a microwave so I'm sticking to the book and Air dry method anyways great video with clear explanation there's a lot of flowers in our garden I want to make water colors btw thank you so much 💖💖😘
How nice to have a garden full of flowers. Good luck with your flower drying! I think each method has its beauty. Thanks for the kind words!💗
Awesome vid! Silica gel, both ways I’m going to try. Thanks so much. Leaning towards the SG microwave method due to my impatience. Lol😂❤
Ha! I get the impatience thing!😂 Have fun with it, and remember you can reuse the silica gel. It has instructions in the bag on how to do that when you’re done drying the flowers.
WoW! This is very helpful! Thank you for the video. Is there any concern with drying with silica in the oven or microwave that you use to cook your food?
I’m glad it was helpful! There are no warnings listed from the manufacturer about using either a microwave or oven, and they include instructions for using them. The only precaution listed is not reusing the container for food afterwards, and that’s because pesticides from flowers could be absorbed into the gel/container. I hope this helps.
Nice work dear....! 🌺🌺✌
Thank you so much!🌷🌸
@@FirstDayofHome you are welcome Dear ☺🌺✌
Great tips! Thank you for a very informative video.
Do you know how to preserve dried flowers to use them on the greeting card, so they will not break?
Thanks, Olena! I wrote an article about ways to press flowers, which I think is what you’re trying to do. This makes the flowers flat so you can use them for crafts like card making. Let me know if this helps: www.firstdayofhome.com/how-to-press-flowers/
What about not flat dried flowers, like a bunch of baby breaths or so? Want to make little “bouquet” attached to the card. I don’t want it to be all over the envelope 😊
It might be tough not to have those crumble, but I would try using a fixative like hair spray to set the flowers once they’re dry. I’d only hand deliver the card too. Let me know how it turns out!
I personally thought the oven dried method came out the best. I’m trying to dry out flowers for nails and I definitely will be trying these out!
That’s very cool! I definitely encourage you to experiment. You might find a few methods you like. Have fun! 💅🏽
Thank you
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
Nice video I had to do a botany project for which I want dry flower it's helpful thanks for such a informative vlog😇❤️
That great to hear! I hope the project turns out well. 🌸💗
Helpful video. Thank you!
Do all the flower stems harden in air drying?
Thanks, and you’re welcome! Yes, the flower stems harden as well. Smaller stems like baby’s breath may still have some flexibility but will still be crisp.
Super book method super 👏👏👏👌👌👌
Thank you!❤️😊
Awesome tutorial!!!, can i reference your video on my website?
Sure, I always appreciate the referral. I’d love to see!
I don't know that how to make dry flowers 🌺 but when I watched your video now I have so many Ideas
Wonderful! It's such a great craft because you get to enjoy your flowers a little longer and keep the memories. Enjoy!
I’ve just found your channel. I hope you still post (?)
I love your methods
Thanks, Andi! Yes, I am still posting. I hope to bring more flower related posts soon. You can always ring the bell if you want to be notified when I post. 💗
I like first one tip 😌✨♥️ thank you so much ...
Great! I love that each person has a different favorite. Thank you for watching.
Thank you for the video! Does the color fade though time if preserved in resin?
Resin may help retain the color over time, but sometimes flowers do fade slightly. I find that darker colors like blue and red may fade less than lighter colored flowers.
Thank you for all the tips. It seems that I recall use of rice for drying. Is there a way with rice.
Hello! I have never tried using rice for drying flowers, but I know it does help absorb moisture. I seem to recall advice to put your phone in rice if it gets submerged, but don’t quote me on that one!😄 I do know the product I recommended is sold for the specific purpose of drying flowers, and it’s reusable. I have a blog post pinned in the comments if you want to learn more.
3:00 I just bought these type of flowers and came here to dry them, its such a coincidence!
Oh, great! I hope you find the tips useful. I can’t wait to get another batch of flowers to try!
Hi thank you so much for such a detailed video on drying flowers. Could you please tell me what paper u have used in book press method
You’re welcome! It’s parchment paper. You could also try newspaper or blotting paper.
Parchment paper
Perfect way to make flower tea ☕🍵🌸🇬🇧🇧🇩👍
Oh that sounds lovely! 🫖❤️
Hi thanks for this video. Can the silica gel be used repeatedly
You’re welcome! Yes, it can. Please see this link for details on how to recharge your silica gel. www.firstdayofhome.com/drying-flowers-with-silica-gel/
Thanks for this wonderful tutorial. I wanted to ask how long dried flowers last after air drying? :)
You’re welcome! It really depends on how your store the flowers. They could last many years if you keep them away from sunlight and moisture. You can always store them in a shadow box to keep them more protected. The flowers will generally fade a bit in color over time, but they can still be pretty. If you have a special project in mind, let me know.
Very informed video I want to ask how to know my flowers are completely dried and ready for resin art? Book process not make the flowers color change?
Thank you! Different types of flowers take different amounts of time to dry depending on how layered the flower is. For something like a rose, I would wait another 5 days or so for the flower to completely dry after using one of the methods in the video. I find that the center of the flower sometimes remains moist after using silica gel or oven drying. Most flowers will change color slightly with any drying method. They usually fade over time as well, though I think they still look pretty and more vintage when that happens.
Hey this was really informative. Just quick question, how long do dried flowers last? Like could I pick and dry flowers throughout the year to get a bouquet of my favourites from my garden to last till next year? X
I'm glad it was helpful! Yes, as long as you are preserving your flowers along the way, they should definitely last a couple of years. I have some pressed flower art that I made and put in a regular frame about 7 years ago. Some of the flowers have faded (especially lighter colored white or yellow ones), but I think it still looks good...just more vintage. I also have dried flowers I made for potpourri last year, and they look good.
ive used the microwave and book press method but I'm interested in trying the silica method.
Great, Nikki! I think it’s great to try and see how you like it. I still use different methods depending on the project. Have fun!
I wonder if I can use Pretty Litter for the silica gel method..I have plenty of that to spare
I know some people have tried, but the crystals aren’t as fine as true silica gel. It will work in a pinch, but I wouldn’t do this with special flowers like from a wedding bouquet.
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This was very informative. Where can I get silica gel? Craft store? Hardware store?
Hi Angela! I’m so glad to hear that. You can find it right here: amzn.to/3rND9ZV. If Amazon doesn’t work for you, I suggest trying a hobby/craft store.
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Thank you!
I like to add little dried flowers to the letters I send to friends. I've always had issues with the purple and blue flowers losing their color in about a week of drying. I'll keep trying though!
I love that idea! I’ve learned that a lot depends on the flower. I usually have the hardest time with light pink or white flowers keeping their color. Exposure to sun can play a big part in flowers fading over time.
I need as much color retention as possible so definitely the silica...I need to use the press method first though as my projects demand flat dried flowers.
I hope you can get the effect you need, Abigail. What type of project are you making?
@@FirstDayofHome I'm doing some resin crafts.
@@FirstDayofHome I find the dried flowers on Amazon etc are a bit costly for just a few.
Great! That’s what I suspected. Good luck with it.
How long do these keep ok for when they’re dried? :) Going to make my own confetti!
How fun, Gemma! They may last several years if you can protect them from the sun and moisture. Getting married?
Were you using parchment or wax paper in the book? Thank you 🌼
My favorite was the book pressed and I liked the slow silica method.
I used parchment paper. Thanks for watching and sharing your favorite method!
@@FirstDayofHome is it better to use wax paper or parchment paper?
Parchment paper. It won’t stick to the flowers or absorb the moisture. Works perfectly. You can also try several sheets of newspaper if you don’t have parchment paper. Good luck! ❤️
Will they stick to the book if I don’t use parchment paper
@@cristinianobles2118 Yes!
okay so im planning on preserving the bouquet my boyfriend sent me to put in a shadow box with our picture. i love the look of the hanging method but have you ever dipped them in expoxy or anything like that to keep it looking more natural?
I think silica gel would preserve the color the best. You can also preserve them in resin, but I don’t think I’d recommend that if you want a shadow box look. My niece air dried her wedding bouquet by hanging them and putting the flowers in a shadow box. It looked beautiful. Hope that helps!
You still have to dry out the flowers before you put them in resin, or else they will go bad if you don't.
Will it still work if we do not use a parchment paper in the book press method?
Yes, you can try using blotting paper, newspaper, or thin cardboard to protect the pages of the book. Best of luck!
Great informational video😊🌺 I cast flowers in resin and I have tried all these methods. I definately prefer the silica gel . I heard of the cat litter method which I recently tried. Have to say, I did not like. 🙁 Checked flowers in 5 days and still very moist.
Thanks, Maria! Yes, I think silica gel is great. I plan to do some resin crafts very soon. Good to know about the cat litter. I don’t think I’ll be trying that method any time soon!😄
I am trying to dry a rose from my grandfathers casket flowers and cast it in resin, in a glass display dome. Do you have any tips on how to do the epoxy resin and position the flower in the glass dome so when it sits upright that the flower looks good and is preserved for forever? I’ve heard of air pockets in the resin rotting the rose
@@micahdanielle3307First of all, I'm so sorry for your loss...That is a beautiful keepsake...Definitely dry the rose in silica gel and seal with a sealant, maybe try....cutting something that the rose will fit in to and sit on, like an egg carton or even use some cling wrap just to prevent and protect the rose from falling in to the resin..I glue some popsicle sticks together like a square or tohold it upright, use some string to hold up...also make sure to use casting resin and pour slowly in layers...depending on the resin you use. Ive always used a heat gun to pop bubbles that continue to rise and babysat the flower because you can getmore air bubbles although sometimes they look really beautiful, like water. Do not apply the heat too close as it will burn the flower. I hope this helps..let me know if I've forgotten anything...😊
@@mariafuentes-mi2dz Could I set the dried Rose upright in a small mold, pour resin over to cover the rose and fill the mold let that dry, and then pour resin in the glass display dome part way, put the already casted rose in, and then cover with more resin to fill up the display dome? Would the look still be seamless or could one tell that the rose had already been casted and that it was put in the dome and covered again with resin? I just want no one to be able to tell that’s what happened
@@micahdanielle3307 I want to say yes...?? Although I've never done it that way...I have poured resin over a single rose and comes out good but never put it in another mold....why don't you try with a different flower. First? As long as your able to pour your resin as deep as the flower it should be ok...my casting resin is only up to 2 inches...
Can I use art paper or tissue as an alternative for parchment paper?
If it’s a thick art paper, I think that would work! Newspaper is a good alternative too. Tissue paper may be too thin, and the flowers would likely bleed through. Good luck!
Recently tried drying flowers my boyfriend got me in my dehydrator but I think I stored them incorrectly afterwards because they feel moist again and there’s a bit of condensation in the jar 🤷🏾♀️ excited to try again though using one of these methods
How sweet! I’ve never tried using a dehydrator, but I know they can take a long time to dry things. I hope one of these methods will work for you, Kiersten!
When you put parchment in book, if you turn the paper over it wont keep rolling up while you work with flowers before closing book 😁😉