All About Pressed Flower Art
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Pressed flower art began about 500 years ago when people started collecting botanical specimens. Originally, the specimens were glued on paper with a small index card indicating the plant's name, location, etc… |
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What do I need to get started? |
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General material found in your home... |
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| What kind of press do I use? | |
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There are many different types of flower presses. The most simple one ... |
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| What are some of the flowers I press? | |
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| How do I press? | |
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I am using larkspur to demonstrate my pressing technique here: Cut all blooming flowers off and ...
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After the flowers are dry, handle them carefully since they might be very fragile. Fold a piece of letter-sized white paper 1/4 up along the length of one side and then 1/4 down on the opposite side (see illustration). Then fold the four corners in and use scotch tape to secure as shown below. This paper folding can pop up and become a box when needed to store or retrieve material, and fold down flat for storing. Mark the outside of the folded paper with the flower name or tape a small sample of the flower for easy identification. When you are done, fold flat and store in a plastic box with some silica gel inside.
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How do I attach pressed flowers onto projects? |
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There are several ways to do it depending on the project surface. Paper or fabric surface for framing...
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Finished
pressed flower art needs to be sealed before displaying. The purpose is
to keep flowers away from moisture in the air. Always allow the picture
to completely dry before sealing. The best way is to put the finished
picture into a large box along with silica gel. However, if the picture
is too big to fit into a box...
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My classroom instructions are conducted in Orange County California. Saturday morning classes are available through North Orange County Chinese Cultural Association (NOCCCA) in Villa Park High School.
Next in-person session will start on March 15, 2008. Please email kate@pressed-flowers.com for questions about class.
In addition to my classroom instructions, I also offer instructions online or via CDs. Classes with step-by-step instructions and pictures can be viewed by any web browser. I offer email support. Pre-paid or CDs are available in my website store.
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Copyright 2004 - 2008 Kate Chu