1, natural air drying method: cut the leaves and stems of flowers short, then pour out the water in the vase and wipe off the water on the flowers. Then hang the flowers upside down in a cool, dry and ventilated place until they are dry. According to different flowers, different regions and different climates, the waiting time is different.
2. Book air drying method: select new flowers and trim them to the right length. 3~4 thick paper towels are used for external bricklaying, and 1~2 thin paper towels are used for internal bricklaying. Put the flower face down on a delicate half-piece of tissue paper to smooth the wrinkled leaves or petals. When placing the position, pay attention to leave a gap between flowers. Then carefully close the other half of the paper towel, hold it down with a book and put it in a cool and ventilated place. After about two weeks, the dried flowers were suppressed.
3. Heating and air drying method: cut the flowers that need to be made into dried flowers into appropriate lengths in the microwave oven, and heat them in the microwave oven for 2 minutes until the petals are obviously dehydrated. Handle carefully after heating to avoid uneven decoloration during air drying. Then fix the tail of the flower branch on the clothes rack with transparent glue, and pull the petals together by hand.
4. Natural upside-down drying method: Trim the leaves and stems of the flowers, then tie the bouquet with a rope, or hang the dried flowers upside down on the wall with a needle and thread, and pay attention to a cool and ventilated place to avoid uneven decoloration during air drying.
5. Microwave oven drying method: cut the flowers that need to be made into dried flowers, and heat them in the microwave oven for 2 minutes until the petals are obviously dehydrated.
6. desiccant sealing method: put the flowers in a sealed glass bottle, then add desiccant and seal the bottle mouth. After waiting for a period of time, the flowers will turn into dried flowers.
Matters needing attention in making dried flowers:
1, choose the right flowers: not all flowers are suitable for dry flowers. Generally speaking, you should choose flowers with thick petals that are not easy to fade, such as roses, forget-me-not, and stars all over the sky. At the same time, avoid choosing flowers that are sensitive to sunlight, such as Phalaenopsis.
2. Collection time: The best collection time is when the flowers are about to open or just open. At this time, the flowers are full and the petals are relatively complete, which is most suitable for dry flowers.
3. Drying method: There are many ways to make dried flowers, natural drying and hot air drying. Among them, natural drying is the most common and simple method. Specifically, it is to fix the flowers in a dry and ventilated place, such as a balcony or an indoor corner, with a rope or thin wire. The drying time varies with the kind of flowers and the humidity of the environment, and generally takes 2-4 weeks.
4. Maintenance: The prepared dried flowers need proper maintenance. First of all, avoid direct sunlight and prevent flowers from fading. Secondly, avoid damp environment and prevent flowers from getting damp and moldy. Finally, clean the flowers regularly, remove dust and dirt, and keep the flowers clean and beautiful.
5. Decorative application: The dried flowers can be used as decorations in indoor or outdoor environment. Can be used to decorate walls, windowsills, desktops and other places, but also can be used to make bouquets or garlands and other decorations. At the same time, dried flowers can also be used to make sachets or incense sticks, emitting a faint fragrance and adding romance and emotional appeal to life.
6. Avoid getting wet: In the process of making and using dried flowers, avoid getting wet. Wet flowers are not only prone to mildew and deterioration, but also affect their beauty and service life. Therefore, dried flowers should be protected from moisture when stored and used, especially in wet seasons or environments.