How to Press Fresh Flowers With a Book
Pressing fresh flowers with a book is an incredibly fun and easy hobby to have! This DIY tutorial walks you through the tried-and-true method of pressing real flowers with a book. Grab some flowers and try it out with me today!
Materials
- Scissors
- Heavy Books
- Absorbent Paper
- Fresh Flowers
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your flowers! Choose flowers that are close to bloom or at full bloom and free of marks/blemishes. Remove petals from the flowers if desired.
- Next, prepare 2 sheets of absorbent paper (parchment paper is a fantastic option). Then, open up a large book towards the back of the book. Lay one piece of absorbent paper on top of one of the book pages.
- Now, carefully arrange the flowers on top of the absorbent paper. Make sure to leave enough room in between the flowers in order to prevent them from over-lapping. Use your fingers to lightly press the flowers so that the "pretty" side is facing up and the petals are spread out nicely. Note: How the flowers lay while they are drying is how they will look once they are dried.
- Carefully place the second piece of absorbent paper on top of the flowers. Then, carefully close the book. Make sure that the flowers do not move or change position as you do this.
- Allow the flowers to sit undisturbed for 1-4 weeks. Wait 1 week for thin, small flowers and up to 4 weeks for thick flowers. If you are unsure as to how long to wait, check the flowers after 2 weeks. They should be completely dry and paper thin once done. Then, enjoy your newly pressed fresh flowers!