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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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Pansies and violas
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Daisies
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Mini roses
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Larkspurs
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Lobelia
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Sweet Alyssums
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Marigolds
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Geraniums
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Ivies
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Baby's breath
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Queen Anne's Lace
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Snapdragons
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Cosmos
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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.
There
are many methods to store pressed flowers.
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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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How do I seal my picture
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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How do I care for my
framed pictures? |
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Display the framed picture
away from sunlight and florescent light. Use a soft cloth and non
abrasive cleansing product on the cloth and then wipe dust off. Do not
spray cleansing product directly on the anti-UV acrylic or glass. |
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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.

Spring in-person session will
start on January 31, 2009.
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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