A while ago, huahua introduced the most common and simple method of making dried flowers: air drying. However, some flower friends have responded that although the air drying method is simple to operate, the dried flowers produced are not as good as those made online. In fact, there are many other ways to make dried flowers, but compared to natural air drying, the program is slightly more complicated, but the dried flowers made are longer and better-looking, and flower friends who like handmade flowers hurry to see it!
1. Microwave heating method
The microwave oven that is essential for lazy people, in addition to convenient food heating, is also suitable for dried flowers. Carefully lay the flowers on tin foil or oven paper, carefully wrap them up, leave some space in the middle of each flower to prevent sticking together, and then put them in the microwave for 10 to 30 seconds of low heating.
In view of the fact that the situation of each microwave oven is not the same, in order to prevent the heat from being too large or too long to cause the petals to burn paste, you can first heat it at a low temperature of ten seconds and ten seconds, and check it every time it is heated. But remember to wear gloves when you take it out or check it out, so as not to burn!
2. Book pressure drying method
Using book press is also a simple and easy-to-operate method of making dried flowers, and I believe many friends have tried it when they were young. Carefully place the flowers in order on an open book, then carefully close the book to make a dry specimen in about a week or two.
In order to better show the production effect, it is more suitable to use plants with flatter shapes, such as daisies, stars, etc. At the same time, it is recommended that the choice of books can be used for thicker books such as large dictionaries, or it is also possible to press evenly with heavy objects on the top.
However, the book pressing method is more suitable for use when making bookmarks, and the volume of dried flowers selected is relatively smaller.
3. Desiccant sealing method
The dried flowers produced by this method can greatly retain the original color of the flowers, and the food desiccant in the usual snack bag or the dry bag in the shoe box comes in handy! If you don't have food desiccant at home, it's better to buy a flower desiccant specifically.
Take the desiccant apart and pour out half of the amount into the box or bag, put the flower on the desiccant, and then gently pour the remaining desiccant into the petals, paying attention not to overwhelm the petals, and do a good job of sealing the environment. If you use a transparent box, it is easier to observe the changes of flowers!
It is similar to the time of air drying, and it can be dried after a few days or a week, but the ornamental effect is much stronger than air drying.
Also: quartz sand drying method
This method is similar to desiccant, but the substance is slightly different.
Quartz sand, a powder that was more common in a childhood craft class, is now also available online. Quartz sand does not spoil, and using it to make dried flowers is a different approach. However, the quartz sand used to make dried flowers requires a very fine and delicate quartz sand.
Select the container and pour the quartz sand into the container first. With flowers that are about to bloom or have just opened, slowly insert the flower handle into the quartz sand, and slowly remove the quartz sand from the whole flower. If you are afraid of not mastering the strength to deform the flower buds, you can use a small spoon to fill it little by little.
Leave it for a week or so, and the drier the environment, the better.
In addition, in order to make dried flowers more successful, you can choose flowers that are easy to dry and look better after drying, hydrangeas and stars are two typical, they do not need complex procedures, as long as the leaves are cut in advance, using ordinary hydroponic methods, and when the water disappears for a long time, the flowers will naturally dry out, and the dried hydrangeas are more beautiful.