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	Floral Framed Art with Pressed Flowers by Jill Black The Success Network (NZ)
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Floral Framed Art with Pressed Flowers
by Jill Black

Pick fresh flowers flower's and foliage when at their best ensuring there is no moisture on them to achieve best result for pressing.

If you are unable to press them immediately upon picking them put them in zip-seal bags filled with air and store in a cool place -- e.g. the refrigerator.

When you're ready to press, use a soft brush to remove any debris from the plant material.

There are two easy ways to press flowers.

1. Between books Pages -- Place flowers between 2 sheets of paper to protect the pages of the book or place between 2 large books. It will take 1-2 weeks for them to dry thoroughly.

2. Flower Presses -- A flower press is very inexpensive to buy or make your own.

Layer your flowers in the press by cutting pieces of cardboard and newsprint (or blotting paper) to fit between the boards of the press.

Colour retention will be improved if you put the flowers between sheets of paper and change daily or at the very least every couple of days.

Note: Flowers turn brown when they don't dry quick enough. These should be discarded.

Making a Floral Art Picture

Some frames are more suitable than others Choose a wooden frame that can be stapled easily to secure the frame back. Metal and plastic frames come equipped with clips allowing the back of the frame can be opened and closed easily.

Flowers can be mounted on acid free card or on a piece of soft fabric such as velvet. When using fabric cut the fabric the same size as the glass. If it larger it tends to wrinkle around the edges.

Arrange the flowers and foliage on the card or fabric using tweezers. When you are pleased with the arrangement carefully put a drop of craft glue, using a toothpick, and press the flower down firmly into its final position.

Before framing the picture, make sure you let the glue dry completely. Cover with the glass and secure the backboard onto the frame. Try to make an air tight seal when framing. Air causes oxidation and the premature fading of pressed flowers.

Another popular way to display dried flowers and foliage from the garden is to create Botanical specimen displays.

I like to use acid free parchment paper to glue my samples onto. Look for parchment that will give an aged look to the finished work. This can usually be found in craft stores or scrap booking supply stores.

Arrange the flower, leaf and seeds of the featured plant onto the paper. Using a calligraphic pen to write the Latin (or common) name of the plant and any notes you may wish to make. These can be sold through craft fairs and markets or advertised in gardening magazines as gift items to give to gardening friends.

To care for Pressed flower displays ...

Avoid displaying in direct sunlight and Keep out of rooms with high humidity, such as bathrooms or kitchens.

Additional Reading Resources:

Collecting and Preserving Plants
Microwaved Pressed Flowers: New Techniques for Brilliant Pressed Flowers
The Pressed Plant: The Art of Botanical Specimens, Nature Prints, and Sun Prints

Copyright J Black. Jill enjoys helping people to live a prosperous and abundant life. She is an author and member of the New Zealand Freelance writers Association (NZFWA). For more articles and resources visit her online at: The Success Network

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Cancer is the astrology sign that deals specifically with Home, Family, Emotional Security, and Feelings. Learn more about Cancer.
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