Microfleur 5" Microwave Regular Flower Press

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Choose your flowers from the list above. Select the best ones and decide which colours you want. Adding greenery amongst the flowers will create a unique look, so select some complementary foliage and leaves too. Gently clean your chosen flowers, dusting away any insects or debris. Remove as much moisture or wetness as possible. A classic flower press that comes with rubber legs or nubs will protect your counters and furniture from scratches or damage.

Alongside a photo or card: Try using the frame as more of a shadow box or collage to preserve a memory, occasion, milestone or season of life. Include a photo, invitation, card or other piece of memorabilia alongside your flowers! Place the photo in the center of the frame, or in one of the corners, and have a few blooms overlap it to tie everything together. Some kits are made of plastic, but the best are usually made from wood. If the wood is recyclable, all the better. Why is wood preferable? Because it is durable, flexible, and lightweight. Wood can take the pressure applied by a flower press and not warp or break. After you have prepped and placed your flowers on lining paper, layer the other half of the microwave press on top – creating a sandwich like this: The kit contains 50 sheets of blotting paper and 10 plexiglass display frames — a great way to give someone a meaningful gift or set-up a nature-themed gallery in your home.Now, it’s time to microwave the flowers. It’s always a good idea to read the manual of your microwave flower press, especially when it comes to the level of heat it can withstand. Most will require you to reduce your microwave power level by fifty percent. How long do you microwave pressed flowers? Price can be based on a number of factors: the quality of materials (especially for wooden presses), whether or not your kit is customizable, quality of blotting paper if included, if technology is involved, if devices are handmade, artisan creations, etc. Instructions. Any flower pressing kit worth its salt should come with instructions. It’s a simple enough process, but you still need a little bit of know-how! These will tell you things like how much pressure to use, how long to wait, etc.

Pressing flowers is an ancient art form, originally practised by the Greek and Romans thousands of years ago. Still loved today, not only does flower pressing extend the life of your blooms, but the displays also add a unique, stylish touch to your home. What are the best flowers to press? Over the years, I’ve learned some flowers were born to be pressed, and some weren’t. I might have scorched a flower or two in my ambitious attempts to press them. Whoops! Flowers can be used the same day and color retention is exceptional, compared with traditional pressing methods. It’s a convenient option if you’re on a budget and love pressing flowers for small-scale projects like making bookmarks, jewelry, or resin items. And of course, it’s a really original and affordable gift for nature-lovers, travelers and journalers!

The kit includes a 10 x 10cm (~4 x 4 in) press, corrugated cardboard, blotting paper, plastic screws/wing nuts, trinket boxes, greeting cards, envelopes, bookmarks, and every supply you’ll need to assemble all of the projects it contains. To create perfectly dried and flattened flowers, you’ll need more than just a good flower press. You’ll also need the proper absorbent paper, not to mention scissors and a few other useful supplies. Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to press flowers in the microwave for great results! You’ll need a microwave flower press, scissors, tweezers, lining paper, and something to store your flowers in. I like to use glassine bags or sealed reusable bags like this. You can also start with a microwave press kit, as I did. These items contain layers of paper held between two sturdy wooden boards, commonly held together by bolts and wing nuts, cord, or elastic straps.

You can locate these separately, or simply opt for a flower press kit. These have everything you need and then some, to make your process much simpler! What’s Included in a Flower Press Kit? Before you begin, it's vital you choose the right flowers to press, as not every style will work. Opt for blooms that are naturally flat, such as pansies, daisies and violets. When flower pressing, choose foliage and plants
that will look good when pressed flat – large flouncy blooms, for example, won't work as well.

Start by creating your layers. Open your microwave and lay each outer drying plate of the microwave press down like an open book. Place a wool pad on top of each and then lining paper.