Pressed Flowers
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How do I store my pressed flowers and foliage?
They are best stored, after completely dry, on blotting or other acid free paper enclosed in a plastic sleeve or bag, and placed in a plastic sealable container such as a plastic shoe box. It is also beneficial, especially in humid climates, to add rechargeable silica gel to your storage contain... -
Microfleur presses help to retain color better than traditional presses. Color retention will vary based on the the type of specimen being pressed and how fresh your specimens are when pressed, and how they is stored. Generally, stronger colors such as red roses, yellow daffodils, blue delphini...
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What kind of glue should I use?
White PVA glue (such as Aileen’s) works well. It can be used to glue the flowers as well as to coat them, if desired. Coating flowers with glue after the design is completed on agreeting card, for example, will make them less fragile for mailing and help prevent them from fading. Disappearing ...