Can You Dry Flowers In A Food Dehydrator?
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2020
- Someone asked me recently if you could dry flowers in a food dehydrator... I had no idea so we're about to find out! Let me know your thoughts on this idea below!
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Low temperature and long times are the key.
Higher heat causes the water inside to rapidly escape the cell walls causing the damage you witnessed. Effectively, the flowers are being 'cooked' and not being de-hydrated.
Try the lowest temperature and 24 hours and I can guarantee the results will be to your expectations.
Was just about to say this. I use a dehydrator for flowers and it works for me but I use lowest temp and do it for two whole days
I also came to suggest this. Dehydrating takes forever. I was also thinking to suggest maybe hanging the flowers upside down from the bottom of the racks to help keep the shape?
Reverend Rodinal - You'll still get shrinkage and discoloring, etc. Plus, they use up electricity where the silica gel uses none.
Yes was going to say this too! 2 hours is way too little time.
@@kyannescott2888 Hi - I was wondering if i could see some of your finished flowers? i'd love to use this but haven't seen any successful flowers with it.
Basically, the food dehydrator is cooking the flowers. My husband (a science teacher) said that you can actually buy a desiccating machine that will do the same thing the silica gel does, but faster. It removes the moisture from the flowers and you can set the time and temperature just like the dehydrator, but it won't cook the flowers.
Oooh what's it called?
I was gonna say the same thing about it cooking the flowers. Alton Brown is applicable in the weirdest places
Oh I’d like to see an experiment with this machine!
I was raising my voice all through this video. Did you hear me from Texas? ~__^ Dehydrating takes a LONG time. I have an air fryer with a dehydrate setting and I kept yelling 8 hours! Minimum 8 hours for many of those flowers! You're taking them out too soon! Ya big silly.
Yes, there will be some wilting, but they will look better if you give them time to dehydrate. The temperature you used was probably okay. 100 to 110 sounds like a good rule of thumb. Big, dense flowers will take 8-10 hours. Even denser like flower buds will take approximately 12 hours. Yes, you read that right. Flower petals take 3-4 hours in general. Store them once done in an airtight container, like a freezer bag. Dehydrated flowers are more often used for their scent, but they can come out very pretty when fully dehydrated and can be used for art projects. I suggest trying again to see if you like them.
I laughed at this because I have done this, lol! Not at this vid but plenty of others!
@@YTSharkspeare You also talk to RUclipsrs while watching their videos? Now I feel less weird. ^___^
“200 for 30 seconds!”
Face of concern, shock, and yet maybe possible followed by, “shut up.” 🤣🤣🤣
When we dry stuff in a dehydrator, its usually an overnight job, at least 12 hours, sometimes 24 hours, and definitely not that high heat, just slow and low heat.
Hmmm! Maybe I’ll try that soon, I just felt nervous about leaving the thing on over night in the Design House since I wouldn’t be there with it but maybe I’ll try something like that soon! ❤️
So lesson for today we will stick with Silica Gel to dry out flowers.
i'm wondering how to preserve orchids... Can you do a video of preserving orchids in a sphere?? i have orchids that were of my grandpa. He passed away many years ago and finally the orchid is giving flowers and i want to keep it for ever.
For the roses i would try and hang it from the rack with a wire(so it’s upside down, like your you just dry flowers at home) and then give them 10-12 hours like many others said
Girl I love your videos! You seem like such a free spirit and you have an amazing sense of style and you are so creative I love it! 😍
I love how you're always learning! Thanks for sharing the journey with us!
I dry flowers in a food dehydrator but it takes like 12 hours it’s not instant gratification It should work in any dehydrator you just have to do 12 hours minimum
At what temperature? I'm sure the flowers would have dried eventually but they were already shriveled after 2 hours so they'd dry in their sad shriveled form
Ramo 100 degrees. I still don’t like how they turn out looking like you just hung the flowers somewhere and let them air dry. I prefer silica gel
Love my daily dose of resin crafts, thx girl ❤️
At least you tried. I think what you made is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.
I'm thinking of getting one to dry my flowers and herbs. 🌿 So I'm so glad to have found this video!
Oh i was hoping it would work for you but i learned alot from your trials. Thanks for sharing 🙂🙂
Love love love your videos. I’m just starting in resin and your videos are super helpful!!! 😄
fun video!! im watching a lot of your videos since i am starting an online shop and they are all helpful!!
I love that piece you made! It's definitely my favorite thing I've seen you make.
Aww thank you so much! 💕
That piece is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
That is the reason I didn't use a dehydrator for flowers. I researched all over the internet about using one and didn't want my flowers to shrink and discolor like so many others complained about. And it's because of YOU that I learned about the silica gel. Last year I bought a big bag of it and it wasn't until the other day when I tried it out. Perfection! I did some flowers in it for about 5 days and today I pulled them out. So pleased that I put some more in. Thank you!
Same - pretty much every useful tip I learn from Heather - and she is the reason I have the press and the silica sand ❤️❤️❤️
That was a good lesson to learn, cant learn without trying. Think your great
Beautiful piece! Love it as always. 💜
Love the piece at the end so much!!!! Beautiful!!!!
Your so fun to watch. Thanks for the video.
I’m so excited to see this! I have one!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I was totally curious what that was behind you in your new space - so happy to know! 😁
22:18 - OH SHIT THAT'S BEAUTIFUL!
When I think of the Renaissance, I think of either gleaming gold or dark, stoic colors with flashes of brighter (but still subdued) colors...and I also think of dried roses!! (Don't ask me why THAT is, but it's true!)
This piece you made is SO "Renaissance" to me, and I LOVE IT!! It looks like a tapestry, with the flowers scattered over the surface like that!
The darker colors are great! I'm so impressed!
That is magical!! 💜💜💜
Yay she posted
I admire your perseverance on this one lol, I would have thrown the machine across the room already. I would definitely like to see you try again with some of the suggestions given, it just seems like it should work probably with a lot more time. Thanks for never giving up and for continuing to educate and entertain us with awesome projects and ideas!! :)
Yeah definitely! I think you’re right that it needs more time, I’m seeing a lot of good suggestions here so I’ll probably revisit this in the future! ❤️
I really really am tempted to eat those flowers dunno why but they look gorgeoussss
The piece at the end was mesmerising ⚫
I love the love you have for each other. Your hubby doesn’t have to say anything to be really funny. God bless you too.
Awww!! 😭❤️ he can be pretty funny lol thank you soo much!
Great and entertaining video. Thanks! 🙏
Absolutely LOVE ❤️ the resin piece. Really GORGEOUS!!! 😍
Flappy, Floppy, Sad n Saggy, Left out ... LOL, never heard flowers having so many stages 😅🤣🤣🤣
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Love this lol!! I have watching you for months and months! Everyone in my house knows who is on as soon as they hear you 🤣! Just started doing resin last week 1 try horrible 2nd try so pretty still not a 100 what I wanted but thank you so much for the inspiration!!!! 😘 your amazing
My husband literally walked up yesterday, looked at the screen, and asked “what’s Heather talking about today?” Yep - he is super familiar with this channel!
“But you can keep sniffing if you want”
Wholesome af 🥺🥺
that piece is stunning!!! LOVE it-
Thank you soo much!! 💜
I LOVE the color of your hair!!!
It was worth a try! The desiccating machine someone mentioned in the comments sounds interesting 💜 (Going to binge on some 'Gilmore Girls' now...)
I love that piece!!!😍🖤😍🖤
Hahaha!! Your face really close to the camera was hilarious!! And the two of you together?? Even more hilarious!! Well, I agree with you about the dehydrator. Even though the piece you did with the dried flowers is pretty, I too like the way the gel works better.
Thanks for sharing. But. Now we have to see a video how you made the beautiful flower piece at the end. :)
wow that piece at the end was gorgeous! definitely a fav!
Thank you soo much! 💕
Great effort Heather🌺
Very good content. Thank you for the information and time it took you 😊
Oh this piece at the end is magical! It has some Sailor Moon vibes to it =D
Girl you are my favorite. I love your attempts at things and never giving up.
Aww thank you so much! I wish it had worked out but we might try again soon ❤️
Love your videos they’re so helpful
You and Sean are the cutest freaking couple! I love when he is in your videos. You can really see how in love you guys are. I had to laugh to myself when you picked up the dehydrator you could see a glove dangling from it, it reminded me of my work bench I always seem to have sticky gloves on it. Glad you showed that beautiful piece at the end because even though I was happy just to watch you test the dehydrator and be your normal cheerful self I do love seeing your art!
Awwww!! 😭❤️ I like when he’s in my videos too, I feel like all I do is laugh when he’s in them💕 thank you soo much!
That piece is GORGEOUS as is the obvious love between these two! I love it when he visits too!
I love how you keep calling it a Food Processor💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️
It's funny,I just watched a flower drying video of yours from 3yo and asked if you could do this 😀
Could you dry some citrus slices using the dehydrator then use them in a resin piece.
At least you can dry the silica-gel in the dehydrater...thanks for sharing your experience...Hi from Germany :-)
Ha! Good point!!
Thank you so much for this comment!! I have been wondering why my gel isn't drying my flowers as quickly and it feels wet-ish.
I adore how your sweet hubby tickles you so. Your giggle is contagious!
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I literally gasped when I saw your finished piece. So freaking beautiful!! Bummer about the food dehydrator D;
Thank you soo much! ❤️ & yeah but I’m seeing a lot of good suggestions in the comments so I miiight try again in the future! ❤️
You are so fun to watch! 😆🤗
I think less heat more time may help. Also what about hanging the flowers upside down from the racks using wire? Just an idea, but I thought it may help them keep their shape better. Love the videos x
Love your videos, just wish you did them more often, have a great day
So sparkly. Where did you get the glitter from please?
Hey Heather! Have you tried to paint the resin directly on to the fresh flower? I saw somebody do it, but wonder how you would make it und if the flowers will Brown in theyer cotes. Ich really would love to see you try this technic 😍
I love your Art und you are so amazing!
Hey Heather, I love your videos so much they are one of the reasons I have gotten into resin myself. 😊A cool video idea for you would be testing out different and cheaper types of resin from Amazon. I would love to see this because sadly I cannot afford the beautiful resin that you use in all of your videos! So I would love to find a good cheaper resin! 🥰😊
jessica jones jess use resin for cement floors ( garage) type $ 120.00 Ca for 3 3.7 liters ( google) i do amazing tables and Art whith that resin works very well...good luck
thats 3 x 3.7 liters of epoxy for $120.00 Ca.
Generally cheap resin = bad resin, unfortunately, it is not a cheap hobby :( I've seen this question so many times and the answer is usually the same :(
Olivia Washington u think they would put cheap resin on a garage floor or a counter top or a river table ? i have i grade epoxy No VOC and very clear and non yellowing ... i do clear pourings or colored all is good...+ i do Flowers thanks to Artsywoman shees my mentor for flowers... :) anyway i made my research eaven talked whith Chemist and no problem doing Artsy stuff... i can send you picts via Facebook no problemos...should check it out :)
Olivia Washington ( purepoxy.com) save money live happy...lol
I had a dehydrator it looks like flat bowls stacked up clear in color it worked great for everything I went low temp long hours then high temp short hours high temp long hours worked on flowers the one you have is built more like a convection oven...to closed in it you know what I mean...anyway can't remember name of mine but it was years ago....it worked on flowers when I was scrapbooking lol remember those days ...luv u girrrrl..
I enjoyed watching you experiment with the dehydrator. I think that you could have fun with slices of citrus fruit in this machine and then adding those to resin. *that's my silver lining.
I love how the flowers in the end piece look like they're im a cushion ^^
So if I use my air fried dehydrate setting on 100 degrees I can dry my flowers in a few hours safely ?
Do you still use the dehydrator for bulk drying? And I've always wondered - do you ever use a dried flower preservation spray?
yeah it takes a hell of a long time to dehydrate anything and they will change colour and you have to hang the flowers to get them to keep their shape. The spray roses are so wonderful and the piece you made is amazing.. (yes I sang that in your voice) :D
I’ve been seeing a lot of people suggest hanging them which is genius! I wish I had thought of trying that but I definitely think we’ll be revisiting this again at some point! Thank you soo much! ❤️
So would you say that silica gel is the best way to dry flowers? I absolutely love the cube with the rose in it! You make the coolest pieces!
Dawn Wallace - She had said in her other videos that was the best way. I watched a ton of videos on various ways and realized the silica gel was the way to go. Just took out my first set of flowers today and was so pleased at the results!
Love the orchid ❤❤❤❤
Right?! So tiny & pretty 💜✨
@@ArtsyMadwoman adorable 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
That turned out great! Was that a form you used or a plate? I couldn't tell. It was pretty!
Has anyone used silica gel o stargazers because when I tried it they turned brown in spots and I don’t know why
This video is so cool and imaginative. I was wondering what method of preserving flowers works the best, silica gell, microwave flower pressing, normal flower pressing, or hanging them to dry.
I do really like my microfleur that I bought - totally because of this channel! I bought the large one and recently bought two additional packs of the stuff you put between the plates - and LOVE that because now I can get a little production line going where one comes out and I open it to air out for a bit while I do the next one - and rotate them - because standing there just watching the microwave, then waiting for a few minutes to air it out - then again with the same one - felt unproductive and made me antsy AF - now it’s painless - about three to four rounds per group - I use 1 minute bursts on high - leaves however (I know - weird - but I wanted some leaves...) just ONE burst of 45 seconds made them perfection - albeit delicate perfection. I use the silica too - but I get it everywhere and definitely like my press most because I can use those flowers in thinner molds...
Lol I love your channel you always make me laugh 💙💚💙
I do it all the time... have been for a couple of years now, Works great!!!!q
Where do you get your flowers from?
5:47 😂😂😂😂 the laugh I can’t
Hey Heather... I wonder if you were to hang the roses from the bottom of the trays somehow if they would dry less "scrunchy" :) Just an idea, you should try it out. Seems like it may not get as droopy that way?? You'll have to let us know if that happens to help at all:)
This was an interesting vid, I would have never thought to use a food dehydrated for flowers I don't think...Thanks for sharing this experiment. Stay well!
I normally do it at 70c for at least 20hrs. There are certain plants I would put in there that don't shrivel. Roses are best in silica gel. Try using the dehydrator for things like wattle and gum leaves, proteas and plants that just need a little help drying but not full of water
What brand or color name do u use for the blue In your hair?! It's so pretty!!!!
Can you put already cured resin into a clear resin. Like say you did resin letters and wanted to turn it into a plaque?
Could you please help. I’ve made some coasters for the first time and used powdered metallic colourings. Some areas haven’t seemed to cured properly and have gone a bit squishy... any ideas what I’ve done wrong please? X
The silica gel absorbs the moisture so maybe the food dehydrater needs some silica gel in it. Maybe a little tray underneath or something to pull the moisture out. I feel like there may be times and situations where the dehydrater could compliment your existing methods.
I think you have to put the dehydrator on a really low temperature for a really long time. Hours and hours.
💚I wonder if it has anything to do with all the rain and humidity
Shriveled flowers could be an excellent idea for Halloween time or just for people who enjoy that aesthetic. There's a market there!
What about putting them in silica gel and put them in the dehydrator?
you should try the NESCO FD-75A, Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator I looked it up and that one was the suggested one.
I LOVE ORCHIDS!!!!! That piece came out amazing! I've been wanting to try putting orchids in the silica gel like you suggested to me before. Is that how you dried them? If so for how long? Sorry I don't have Instagram.
I think it tells you on the little sheet inside the Activa bag how long (generally) for many flowers...
What kind of camera/lens do you use?
I wonder how they would dry if you hung them from the rack upside down? Like with a wire or something??
Can you do a tutorial on how you would go about drying a marigold? I watched your tutorial about drying flowers in books but im not sure how much of the bottom of the marigold i should cut off and how to make sure it doesnt just end up smushed
hi, have you tried to mix fragrance to your resin?
please tell me where you got that paint rack in the back :)
So I use it for food and it makes the food flatter and smaller but just to do beef jerky you literally leave it for 12 hours. So you need a lot time and it would be great for like doing pressed flowers.
what if you put the rack on the top setting and hang the flowers upside down to dry?
When the thunder happened in the video, as soon as she mentioned it, thunder happened here 😂 Just made my day.
I use dehydrator on food a lot. They use heat & the food shrivals every time. Just save it for drying fruits & vegys or at least fruits to make snacks. They are really good because once moisture is out the natural sugars are concentrated. Basically you are cooking your flowers similar to leaving them in the sun with no water, which is another way to dehydrate foods. I've done a few dry flowers & watched you a bunch. The silica obviously holds the petals in place as it draws out the moisture. I am curious, since sugars intensify in fruits from a dehydrator, did the fragrance intensify compared to the silica? Also what if you put the flower in silica to support the petals, then the dehydrator to speed the drying process?
I bet freeze drying would have better results. Maybe try that next? It would likely take longer, but I would think the flowers would keep their shape better since you’d be freezing them so they couldn’t wilt while they dehydrate and you wouldn’t have heavy silica gel weighing the petals down.
Love the reveal at the end! Can you tell us how you made that piece? It looks like the flowers are being hugged by the resin behind it. How did you get that effect without getting any of the background in front of the flowers? So pretty. 😍
I would love to know that too - I tried this earlier this week (darker background with flowers in front - and it seeped in front of the flowers - this effect is gorgeous and would love to see it done since clearly I don’t know how to do it right!
I wonder if one difference is that the silica beads support the flowers as they’re drying. The beads are under and fully around each part of the flower. But, the flowers are completely unsupported in the dehydrator so as the moisture leaves the cells of the flower there’s nothing to support the structure as it dries.
My question is how do you get the silica beads to reset? I’ve tried the oven and my glass kiln (I can program it to go for hours safely and then turn off). Only the top layer of beads partially reset to the blue color. When I tired stirring around to expose more beads the ones that had turned blue went back to pink. Hints, suggestions??. Temperature settings of oven???
Also agree with everyone that much more time is needed in the dehydrator. We leave our dehydrator on for 6-7 hours for fruit.