The art of drying flowers

The decoration with dried flowers is extremely popular because their outlook is even better than artificial flowers and last longer too. Dried flowers are material that in spite of being dried it has the qualities of fresh flowers.

There are several ways of drying flowers. When you have decided that you will start drying you have to choose only the best flowers, leaves and fruits. They should be whole and solid, and should not be picked if the weather is humid or if it is raining.

These are some of the easiest and useful types of drying flowers:

-         Drying flowers only thank to air – it is the easiest and simple one. You have to find a place in your house that is dry, dark, cool and ventilated. The most important about this type of drying is that the flowers need enough place so that the fresh air can circulate around them.

-         Artificial drying – it is a popular one and is done thanks to some of the following materials - sand, steamer , glycerin, and even an oven.

-         Drying with glycerin – it is very suitable only for conserving leaves. It is very easy to be done – one part glycerin with two parts water and put a twig in this mixture, leave it there for about a month. You will be very pleasured with the result.

-         Drying in an oven – the flower should be sanded and put in the hot oven for maximum a minute. The time of drying depends on the type of flower.

-         Drying with an iron -  place on the ironing board several sheets of paper, then put the flower on it and finally put again some sheets of paper. This is a fast and really easy way to dry different types of leaves and flowers.

You can use your imagination when drying and conserving flowers is conserved. Afterwards you can decorate your house the best way you like…