RECIPE FOR DRIED POTPOURRI
- The general method for making a dry potpourri is to combine dried petals and leaves thoroughly, with fixatives and blenders, such as herbs, spices, rinds and fragrant essential oils.
- For best results, pick flowers and leaves in their prime, on a dry day; before noon to avoid the hot sun. Pick only as much as you can dry.
- Set up drying racks on your porch, in your attic, basement or somewhere with good ventilation away from the sun. Window screens are excellent for drying your flowers.
- Spread flower petals along the screen in a single layer to dry completely.
- If you do not have quite enough dried petals for a nice batch of potpourri, store them in a covered container in a cool place to ensure they won't lose their fragrance when you want to add to them later.
"String dried flowers together with a needle to make a lovely garland"
PRESSED FLOWERS
Carefully place your flowers between two pieces of waxed paper.
Find a large, heavy book and insert the waxed paper somewhere in between pages from the middle.
Pile several more heavy books on top and leave them for a month or two until the flowers are dry and flat.
Use pressed flowers in a personal journal, for stationary or to make personalized greetings and notes.
It's perfectly okay to be a late bloomer
USE SAND TO DRY PANSIES
Place the sand along the bottom of a dish, then place your flowers on top. Completely cover Pansies with more sand and allow 3-5 days to dry. (Add a few of these delicate flowers to a small wreath)
I'm not aging, I just need re-potting
DRY ROSES IN YOUR MICROWAVE
Wrap rose petals in paper towel and microwave on medium heat for 2 minutes or until dry. (Sprinkle a few into your suitcases to keep them smelling pretty)
To much thyme on my hands
ENJOY DRIED STATICE YEARROUND
Remove leaves from the stem and arrange in a vase with water. Allow the water to completely evaporate and spray with a firm hold hairspray. (If you lose a few flower tops, you can fill a clear glass vase with loose dried flower heads for a really pretty effect)
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Dried Floral Crafts
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