Microfleur 9" Microwave Max Flower Press

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A rummage in the garden produced some smaller less dense flowers and they worked perfectly. Top Tips Although the flower had dropped it was still quite moist so a put it in another couple of times. The centre was the hardest to completely dry out because it’s so dense and I burnt the edges of the petals slightly. But I was still very impressed with the outcome. This is a really good method for pressing flowers, but it requires either buying a press or some woodworking know-how to put one together. If you’re only pressing a few flowers at a time, the book method is much easier. Press flowers in the microwave: 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. Apart from size and aesthetics, the ultimate choice will be opting between a traditional press or a microwave flower press kit. Unlike standard flower press kits, microwave kits will dry your flowers within minutes vs. weeks.

All in all, it’s fun to experiment and see how each flower changes as it dries, both in size, shape and hue! However, while speed is hard to resist, you may not always get as organically pressed flowers as desired.Naturally flatter flowers, like daisies, aster and chamomile are easiest to press. I also found filler flowers like statice looked beautiful when pressed while left on the stem. Place your flowers onto the paper and add another layer of paper over your layout — just think flower/paper sandwich! For these pressed flower art crafts, here is a link for instructions: How to Make Beautiful Pressed Flower Art.

Transform fresh blooms into beautifully pressed flowers by following our simple step by step tutorial. It’s SO EASY to learn how to press flowers, though it does take a bit of time and patience. The faster methods sort of work, but the flowers don’t get fully dried and they end up much more fragile. Select your flowers, unscrew the wing nuts from the bolts, and remove the top board until you just have your blotting paper (or parchment paper) facing up.You’ll also get an illustrated, step-by-step handbook with instructions in English — even though this item is shipped from Madrid, Spain. This press also makes for an appealing decorative piece, definitely beating your typical DIY book-pile press! 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 do this, place your fresh blooms between 2 sheets of parchment paper in the microwave and place a heavy microwave safe dish on top. Microwave on medium power for 90 seconds. If using a bouquet, keep it in water until ready to press. (Tip: Always cut stems at an angle and place flowers in a vase with flower food to maintain freshness. Replace water daily and remove any leaves below the water line.) Let’s just review what is needed. First, you need the microwave flower press. Second, you need flowers. Third, cut pieces of silk organza to the size of the white liners. Fourth, your microwave. Fifth, either paper towels or a dishcloth. The dishcloth is needed to wipe the condensation from both the flower press platens and the wool felt after being put in the microwave. Step 2