Things You'll Need:
- Flower press or heavy book
- Flowers or other plant material
- Wax paper if you are using a heavy book
- Acid free spray adhesive
- Acid free paper
- Tweezers
- Picture frame with or without a matte
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Step 1
Decide what you want to press the flowers and plants in. You can purchase a true flower press or use a heavy book. Lay the flower between two pieces of wax paper and close the book. Allow about an 1/8 of an inch between sections of flowers for even pressing. Stack additional books on top to add weight.
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Step 2
Make sure the flowers, plants or leaves are not touching or overlapping. This will cause them to stick.
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Step 3
Pick flowers when they are at their peak to ensure a saturated, vibrant color. Press as quickly as possible to preserve the flower at its freshest.
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Step 4
Choose flowers and plants that will press flat. Something that is too bulky will not press or display correctly.
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Step 5
Dry flowers in the press. Allow at least 2 weeks for this.
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Step 6
Arrange your flowers and plant material on acid free paper (trimmed to fit in a picture frame) in an interesting arrangement. Once you have decided on placement, remove them and lightly spray adhesive to the back of the plant and stick onto the paper. Continue doing so until you are pleased with the arrangement. Tweezers are helpful in placing the flowers.
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Step 7
Place the flower arrangement in the frame and enjoy or give as a gift.
