So, it was your birthday and you received a lot more flowers and bouquets than you expected. Or it was V-day and your guy showered you with a lot more flowers than you could handle. Or these are your wedding flowers that you want to preserve forever, or you’re a craft crazy gal who loves to upcycle as much stuff as you can. Whatever your reasons, now you want to know how to dry flowers, and guess what? You’ve come to the right place!
Things to Know Before Drying Your Flowers
If you thought that drying flowers was as easy as pie, you were wrong. Now let’s get to know all the details.
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Think About flower types and drying methods
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Don’t wait for your flowers to bloom to dry them. The more mature they are, the more likely they are to lose their petals in the drying process
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If you have strong flowers like rose or lavender at hand, opt for air drying.
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If you have delicate flowers like lilies, opt for pressing them.
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If you have individual flowers like tulips or chrysanthemums, opt for drying them through the microwave.
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Choose the drying location
Since the process of drying can take anywhere between 15 to 30 days, you have to choose your location well. Things to keep in mind include:
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A location with little to no traffic or disturbance.
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Away from the reach of pets, children and clumsy spouses.
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Good ventilation, with an adequate supply of fresh air. Use a fan if ventilation isn’t good enough.
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How to dry flowers quickly? Use a humidifier to hasten the process, especially if you live in a humid area.
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Keep them away from direct sunlight, while also not shrouded in complete darkness. Direct sunlight pales the color of the dried flowers further. Dried buds also continue to blossom under direct sunlight.
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Bedrooms, closets or attics work the best.
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Kitchens and bathrooms should be avoided because of the level of humidity those places carry.
