Springtime flowers are in full bloom, and so is our quest to preserve their beauty for as long as possible. The desire is innate and expressed in different ways, such as floral painting. Another option is flower pressing. With this craft, you flatten the real blooms and transform them into raw materials for one-of-a-kind works of art. Flower pressing is easily accessible; your shopping list isn’t long, and you might already have some items on hand.
Scroll down for recommended supplies. While finding them is easy, perfecting pressed flower art takes some practice. An online class is a great way to acquaint yourself with the techniques needed for it. In that case, enroll in Beyond Bouquets: Turning Pressed Flowers Into One-of-a-Kind Art on My Modern Met Met Academy. You’ll learn how to press a variety of flowers and transform the blooms into stunning botanical art.
Flower pressing materials can be divided into four categories: flowers and plant material, pressing equipment, optional but helpful items, and displays.
Flower and Plant Materials
Flowers and plant materials are primarily the flowers you want to press. Some common blooms are roses, daisies, hydrangeas, and baby breath. You’ll also need scissors or pruning shears for trimming stems.
Pressing Equipment
Pressing equipment isn’t inherently fancy. You can use a heavy hardback book or a dedicated flower press to flatten the blooms. Absorbent paper, such as blotting paper, is used to capture the moisture that seeps from the blooms during the pressing process, as are cotton rounds (found in the makeup aisle). Everyday printer paper is layered between pages.
Optional But Helpful Items
Optional but helpful items are just that—not entirely necessary, but they will aid in the process. A wooden flower press, while included in pressing materials, is optional and something to invest in if you’re getting serious about the art. Silica gel packets (like the kind you receive with a pair of shoes) will help prevent mold on your flowers. Tweezers are great for handling delicate petals.
Displays
This final category is for when you’re ready to turn your pressing into art. Items include picture frames and cardstock for mounting, and white craft glue and a paint brush can help your two-dimensional arrangements stay in place.
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