How to Make a Dried Flower Bouquet
Select hardy flowers with low moisture content.. Choose flowers that are almost at full bloom.. Harvest flowers and herbs in the morning.
Steps
Select hardy flowers with low moisture content.
Select hardy flowers with low moisture content.
Choose flowers that are almost at full bloom.
Choose flowers that are almost at full bloom.
Harvest flowers and herbs in the morning.
Harvest flowers and herbs in the morning.
Opt for flowers that have long, straight stems.
Opt for flowers that have long, straight stems.
Remove the excess foliage.
Remove the excess foliage.
Gather the flowers into small bunches.
Gather the flowers into small bunches.
Bind the small bunches together with rubber bands.
Bind the small bunches together with rubber bands.
Select a drying location that is dark and well-ventilated.
Select a drying location that is dark and well-ventilated.
Hang the flower bundles upside-down to dry.
Hang the flower bundles upside-down to dry.
Use silica gel.
Use silica gel.
Place the flowers in the microwave.
Place the flowers in the microwave.
Remove and cover the container.
Remove and cover the container.
Use glycerine and water to dry the flowers.
Use glycerine and water to dry the flowers.
Take the dried bundles apart.
Take the dried bundles apart.
Pick out the largest flowers first.
Pick out the largest flowers first.
Tie the stems together or display in a vase.
Tie the stems together or display in a vase.
Scent the bouquet with essential oils and herbs (optional).
Scent the bouquet with essential oils and herbs (optional).
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