How to Preserve Flowers EASY
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- Опубликовано: 13 июн 2020
- Want an easy way preserve your beautiful flowers like ROSES so they last years instead of weeks while still retaining their color and shape? I've got just the thing for you. Save up those Silica Gel packets or buy a big bag at the craft store (in the floral section) and you will be on your way to preserving flowers at home from your prom, wedding or even a loved one's funeral.
Submerge flowers from 1 week to one month. Then carefully remove from beads and spray with preservative. Mount to a dried twig with hot glue for best results.
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I wanted to preserve the flower my GF gave me when she proposed !
That’s so sweet! Congrats! 🍾
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Man got my first rose in my life. I wanna do the safe. Is it working?
Silica gel is your best bet. Resin lasts forever but is trickier!
@@JulieHiltbrunner what should I do now? 😢
My daughter was married this weekend 💜 I have her flowers all ready to dry.
Thank you, the extra tips are really going to help. Can’t wait to try it!!!
Congratulations 🎉🍾 you got one out of the nest!
That is so beautiful!!!! Wow that’s a dried flower, I thought it was real!!!!
BJ- Why did this thing Hide your comment from me!!! Good to hear from you!
I really enjoyed your video. I felt like I was sitting on the other side of the kitchen island keeping you company while watching you do your project as you explain, so when I go home I can do my own! What fun! All that was missing was a cup of tea! 😂Thank you for sharing!
Yea next time! Thanks so much for thi kind words!!
Growing up in Italy surrounded by beauty ...... your words make so much sense ....
I want to go to Italy! It’s the top of my travel wish list!
Had to rewatch the part at 4:55 a few times because of how well you explain the value of beauty!
This is amazing. I’m going to rewatch and see what I said!
Love it... You preserve and decorate
Thanks so much. My interior decorating could use some professional help!
Really enjoyed your talk about how we deserve beautiful things around us
You deserve it. Have a great day!
Me wanting my house to look like a dungeon with dried flowers everywhere. 😋 #gothicromantic
Well you could just hang them upside down to dry out.
My mother in law had a basket of zinnias and I just loved that basket, I am going to preserve some zinnias that I grow and make that same floral arrangement
Very helpful. I’ll use this technique.
Thank you.
Sure thing! Enjoy!
This was such a lovely video, you have such a calm voice. Thank you for sharing your tips!
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s an honor to have you on my channel!! Thank you!!
thank you , I have to try this. And very nice motivational speech as well...yes we have to live in clean , organized and elegant space.
Yes! It’s good for us to live in beauty.
You're amazing by the way 💖 thanks for the content also! I'm so excited to try this.
Thank you so much!
your video is one of the best i have seen!
Thank you so much! I hope you come back again & see some other videos.
These are lovely! I was searching up pressed rose pedal methods but this is even better! Thank you for sharing 💝
Make sure to use light colored flowers the dark ones really do turn black.
to press a flower petal what I do is leave it in a hard cover book for at lest a day
Those are beautiful and it is easy to do 😊
Yeah. Just patience waiting the week or two it takes!
Thank you! I am going to use this method for my wedding flowers :D
Congratulations!! 🍾
@@JulieHiltbrunner awww you are so sweet! Thank you! I'm ordering some silica crystals to test some flowers out asap! I'm inspired thanks!
Lovely video, thank you
Thank you so much! Your kind words mean the world.
Hi. Great video! I just want to ask whether we can use the same silica gel over and over again or will have to buy more for each flower?
Wow worth my sub! Thank you
Welcome to my channel! Let me know if you ever have questions!
Stunning! Your an Angel for sharing thank you ♡
You’re so sweet! I’m gonna keep you around.
Please do! Preserving is what its all about LOL 💐💖💖💖
if i dont get the limited version of my album, ill definitely do this.
Thank you
thank you
Beautiful
Thanks so much! They still are!
Brilliant. Do you have to bake the silica gel after a while to re-activate it? I know that you DID heat it up, but how long does it last if you don't?
My wife does a LOT of floral arrangements with silk flowers and uses a hot glue gun. She burns herself every time, sometimes more than once. The glove idea sounds like it might work. Great narration as well! Be well, and stay safe.
I used the beads for 2 weeks before they needed to be dried out again. I figured out that can be done in the microwave, too.
I LOVE the colour and texture of dried flowers! Did you grow those beautiful Rose's? Another way to preserve is using glycerin. I did some Bay Magnolia leaves years ago for Christmas, and they're still green and pliable. You can set them in a jar to draw up the glycerin, or submerge them. I microwave some of my herbs that I use for teas, and they usually turn out with even better colour than if I sun-dried them. Try putting the flower between 2 paper towels and ONLY do for 1 minute. That should be sufficient for most items. If not, then do 20 second increments. There is a drawback with some materials if they are high in minerals; Stinging Nettle will start a fireworks display in the microwave due to it's high iron content! It's great for Basil, which usually turns black when drying using other ways, though it will lose a little of it's delicious anise smell. I do most basil as pesto and freeze in ice cube trays, I also store it in olive oil which works pretty good too. A great tool for flowers is a chopstick. Helps reach those hard to get to places. Your Roses are so fabulous! Do they retain scent when you use Silica? You're such a bizzy, bizzy bee! 🐝🥀🐝 P.S. I think you need an Aloe plant standing by for your burns. Works wonders immediately! I heard it must be at least 2 years old to get those benefits. Adios! :))
Ty ty ty. I have an order for dryed flowers from my cousins funeral and have to make 1 shadow box and 10 necklaces.ty for your help
I’m so sorry for your loss. How nice of you to make keepsakes!
how old are the flowers when you put them in the gel
I think the hot glue is a good idea to keep the petals together. Generally if you wave a heat blower gun over those annoying strands of hot glue they will dissipate, but I don't know if the force would be too much. I suppose if you held the flower upside down and blew downwards it might be ok.
Worth a try!
Hi Julie! Great video! I was wondering whether you have tried drying the complete rose i.e. a top of the flower and a stem? I really need the complete flower in my project without using glue or detaching the stem from the flower in the process. I look forward to your answer! Maybe other viewers have some experience with it? : )
To do what you’re asking here’s what I would do: Get a PVC tube to put the rose in. You will have to fill it most of the way with silica gel so you’ll have to duck tape the bottom or something. Then buy as many bags as you need to fill that tube. You’ll have to carefully pour it in around the top of the rose. I don’t do it because the bags of silica gel or 20 bucks each. But it’s totally doable.
beautiful video! what is the name of the preservative that you use to spray the flowers with? :)
I don’t remember. They sell it at the craft store in the floral department.
Hi, can the roses be placed in the silica with their stems still attached ( to avoid hot gluing them later for arrangements?
Yes. Buy 7 bags of silica gel and stick into a tube or build a box around the flower head with the stem sticking out the bottom then cut holes in a shelf board and have the stems go down through it.
Nice 😊
Thanks, TheAprilFool!
@@JulieHiltbrunner anytime I really enjoyed the video thank you for posting
Just starting to dry flowers . Used the book method, which worked for small Flowers. Problem being most of the color dissipates .
So from watching your video it seems the silica gel is the best method to hold color. Please correct me is I am wrong.
Video was very helpful
I think silica gel keeps the color the best. I did not like it on red roses because they turn black. White roses aren’t really that pretty either but the pink, orange roses, yellow roses come out pretty good. One weird thing I don’t like about it is that when you hold the flower you can kind of still hear a couple of the silica beads jiggling around in them you can’t ever get all of them out.
I'm actually thinking about preserving the thorny parts for my fence projects, this might work out
The thorny parts dry out fine just hung upside down. Cool idea!
So did you have to put the silicone gel on the stem also
No I just dry them separately. I just toss stems in a shoe box or leave in a vase without water.
Very pretty. How long do they last when preserved with silica gel’s?
Maybe forever? Long time.
Oh sorry… I don’t know. I misread. At least a couple years.
have you tried the upside down hairspray method? I want to try it but I want to know if it works well before doing it to my flowers
I use a spray product specifically for flowers- supposed to retain the color. I bet hairspray would work but would probably discolor over time.
Pick a flower and try it
Can you share what spray you use pls ?@@JulieHiltbrunner
It’s just a preservative from Hobby lobby. They only sell one or two kinds in the floral department.
So I’ve done this, one problem I had is they keep drying, I have a sunflower on my shelf and it curled and got crispy. Do I need that spray for after? Do I rinse them? The dust of silica is still there even though I brushed it with a brush and is enough to continue to dry them.
Don’t rinse them. I’ve never tried sunflowers this way. But sunflowers are where sunflower oil comes from. Maybe all that oil is gathering the dust.
Julie Silversmyth all of them kept disintegrating. I couldn’t leave them in for more than a couple days, cosmos, petunias, coreopsis, so many just fell apart taking them out. Sunflowers did the best but continue to crumble. Sunflower oil is from the seeds, these didn’t have seeds yet.
Have you tried using this technique with coleus leaves? They can be fragile and I do not trust the typical leaf preservation methods. Coleus seem like they need a gentle touch as the petals of flowers do.
No I have not. I’m guessing a press book is the best way to go for delicate flowers.
Am I just supposed to cover the flower completely with silica gel? Am I supposed to put a lid on the container and put it in a dark space? Do I have to heat up the beads???
You can just cover completely and put a lid on. The instructions are on the package. I didn’t like the results when I microwaved the beads. Only do that if you are in a hurry and the color or the finished product doesn’t matter to you. That would be for example if you planned to spray paint the flower. Good luck! 🍀
Where can I get silica jelly...tax 4 the beautiful tips
At a craft store. In USA I found it at Hobby Lobby. But it’s also on Amazon. Silica Gel Beads
Do you use the spray before the silica bath ?
I used the spray after the silica gel.
What do u spray on it ? What is it called what brand ? Can u list the things I will need please and thank u
It’s just any floral preservative spray and any silicone beads. Check the floral dept at your local craft store.
Taking my daughter's wedding bouquet apart makes me really nervous, but I want to preserve it, so I am getting ready to try this. It makes me nervous taking the stems off. Is this necessary?
Depends on how much silica gel you want to buy. I wanted to use 1 $20 bag what’s 20 bags… $400?
Where did you get the silica gel? What brand?
I think I got it at Hobby Lobby. I tossed the original package just yesterday! DriSplendor
Do you know if you can do magnolias this way?
I don’t know 🤷♀️ if the flower is not flimsy I’d give it a try!
Hi there, may I know if you're able to re-use silica gel? If yes, how so? Thanks in advance!
Yes. Heat it in the oven and dry it out. Cool it and reuse.
Woah! Thanks a lott!!
How long do you heat it in the oven for and at what temp?
The instructions are in the package and could vary based on what brand you buy. Buy the stuff with indicating color beads that let you know when it’s time to recharge.
I wanna preserve my first rose from my plant i got for my bday. And give it as a memory gift to my boyfriend 😘
Aw! I hope it works for you!
I wish i knew this sooner 🥺
Never too late!! Have fun!
What is the name of that spray that u spray on flower?
Dried flower preservative
Do you know how long they stay preserved for?
At least 1 year. I’m not sure!
Could this work for corsages? I want to preserve them bc I had to cancel a party and want to still use the corsages in a week or two time
I don’t think so. It will crumble.
Can i preserve flower with it stem?
So yesterday i thought of a way! You’ll need to build a box or cut a cup with a hole in the bottom. Put the cup around the flower head. Tape around the stem. Put a stack of books on each side to support it, or if you have a bunch drill stem holes through a long board. Maybe you need a video explanation.
This is.great!how many days it will?
It takes 2 weeks to 1 month to dry roses.
nice video bro
thanks!
Are the silica gel balls reusable or do you need a fresh batch each time? Thankyou!
I reused then a bunch. You reactivate them in the oven.
@@JulieHiltbrunner Thankyou 😁
I'm drying my flowers for my wedding because they are wildflowers. I'm drying them stem and all in silica gel but I'm not sure what to use as like a clear coat/sealer to keep them kinda sturdy so they last longer. Any tips?
I used a floral spray from the craft store.
Congratulations!!🎊🍾🎈
More experimenting suggestion: After its partially dry, try hanging it to dry completely, to speed the process
And let us know the results🙂
I’ll be looking for a sale on white colored roses!
im afraid to use silica gel any other methods
Thanks for commenting! Have a great day!
i though doing this for my mom thank you ma'am
Don’t try dark colored flowers.
@@JulieHiltbrunner oh i though about white roses :)
What is it you sprayed on the flower and why?
It’s floral preservative. It’s at the craft store,
What if you preserved it with stems attached? have you tried that?
Thin stems are brittle. You’d need so many bags of silica gel... but if money is no object, why not!
@@JulieHiltbrunner Money is an object so no stems it is 😆
Can you reuse the silica gel?
Yes! I seriously thought I mentioned. The package says how to dry it in the oven to be reused.
Can you preserve the stem also?
I came up with a great idea. Cut a hole in a cup for the stem for the flower is in the cup and the stem is poking out the bottom. Tape around. Fill with silica gel beads. Put a lid on it. Not you have to have a shelf with holes or a bin to support it.
How long do these last? I’m looking to preserve one for like, 60 years lol. I’m assuming pressing in a book is my only option
60 years… i would check into using resin.
@@JulieHiltbrunner thanks! Im going to go look for resin supplies today!
how can i put my red rose into resin without it drying and becoming black?
You would have to use a fresh rose, I believe. Let me know how it works out.
Just use hairspray and dang it upside down for a week or some people do more you can do it without the flowers being fresh roo
Can you preserve the flower and the stem together?
Yes buy 3 $20 bags of silicone and a 3-4” wide pvc pipe. Use duct tape to close the ends.
Has anyone tried this with silica cat litter? silica for craft is not readily available in my country
I’m guessing it would work. What country?
Where did you get the gel?
At the craft store… Hobby Lobby - but it’s available at most.
What were you spaying it with?
It’s just floral preservative stuff from Hobby Lobby
What is it sprayed after.
.
Dried flower preservative found at craft store
How many days we should keep it for proper preserved flower
Where I live it takes about two weeks. Some flowers might take up to one month. It says what to do on the packaging I believe.
how can you do a whole rose with the stem with leaves? Can you put a whole one in a silica gel?
Yes! You need a piece of cardboard tube and several $20 bags of silica gel. It’s not very cost effective but if money is no object... why not! I prefer to just dry the stems without silica gel and just glue them back on when done. I don’t have enough storage space to have so many bags of gel, either. But it’s totally possible!
@@JulieHiltbrunner thank you for your help. its only one rose I want to do because what I'm doing is creating the Enchanted Rose in the glass dome-like in beauty and the beast I even have the music mechanism.with the music Beauty and the Beast.
That “sounds” lovely!
@@JulieHiltbrunner Hi Julie well I wanted tp let you know the project I told you about came out great. I preserved the whole rose with stem for 15 days had no problem using it got my Beauty and the beast Belland added the music to it. Thank you so much for your help.
Resin is amazing for lifelong preservation like wedding bouquets etc.
Where can i get dry stem?
Just leave your rose stem for a couple of weeks and it will dry out.
It’s very cute that she says hot glue is the most painful substance that someone can get on their skin…. Maybe for a arts and crafter lol. Love the video and I just ordered 10 pounds of silica from Amazon.
I’ve been told it’s harmful to inhale the dust. Maybe consider a mask or respirator when pouring. Seriously- it is sooo painful! 😂
What that spray is for?
It’s supposed to help preserve the color. It’s at the craft store in the floral section.
Is this natural flower? If yes how much time last in this pretty look ? Does it last forever?
Not entirely natural… roses from nature only have 5 petals. I bought it live at the grocery store. The light colored ones work the best. Dark red roses turn black when dried. It will last probably with good color for about two years.
@@JulieHiltbrunner but can we preserve natural Roses by this way??
Yes
@@JulieHiltbrunner cool I will try it thank you
How is the colors of rose and white flowers from year to nowdays ?
How many times can you reuse the silica gel x
It recharges in the oven. I guess for a very long time. I’ve been using mine over 2 years.
@@JulieHiltbrunner Ohhhh so I have to put them in the ovem after use? or whilst the roses are inside it? Apologies a little confused
The instructions are on the package. No flowers in the oven. The beads recharge in the oven are they change color that indicates they no longer are fully absorbent.
Hi Julie. Wow those turned out great. I tried drying my red roses from my bouquet, but they just turned black 🙁 any ideas why?
Unfortunately red roses turn black. The only way to preserve a red rose and have it stay red, i’m pretty sure, It’s just seal it resin. But I could be wrong
NOOO! Fresh flowers rot in resin and become disgusting
How do they do it? Maybe freeze dried?
Can you do this with rice or salt?
Rice sounds reasonable. Don’t know.
The internet says yes! Give it a go!! I guess they couldn’t package and sell that and make $20 off me, though! 🤣
I bought the flower preserving gel beads and they left little dents in all of my petals :(
I wonder if anyone has found a solution to that issue.
Can the flowers crumble if ur not careful like pressed flowers?
They don’t crumble unless you whack them or your cat attacks them. They remain pretty fragile. Try incasing in resin if you need to knock them around! I wouldn’t try shipping them.
So, yes I agree with me(Tiny Chick Pottery).
Thank you so much for the help!
So I tried to dry some flowers that my son gave me for my birthday. When I pulled them out of the silica, ALL of the petals fell off...what did I do wrong? Please help
Were they roses? I have had bad results with every other kind. Daisies do okay. I lose about half the petals. I’ve heard zinnias and dahlias do well.
@@JulieHiltbrunner it was chrysanthemum but looked like daisies
I've had that happen when they stay in silica gel too long.
Is that hairspray at the end of the video? Also you glue them back onto the stem or another random stick?
It’s not hairspray. That’s fried floral preservative. Helps prevent fading and shattering. You can glue it to dried stems or to sticks.
How long can preserved roses last?
Hi Andrew, At least 3 years.
Thanks
I tried this method a few months ago with the exact beads you used and my flowers turned black…? Why?!? We even asked the florist why this happened and she didn’t even know. Quite disappointed that the “experts” didn’t even know why this happened.
I’m guessing you used red roses. I use light colored roses as they do darken.
I’m preserving the rose I got from my grandmothers funeral:)
So sorry for your loss.
I'm doing the same! My grandpa's funeral was a few days ago and I brought back a rose that broke off of a floral piece so I've been hanging it upside down to dry in a cabinet but I'm still looking into other methods to preserve it. I'm sorry to hear you've also recently lost a grandparent though
if i do this could it last more than ten years? i wanted to make a flower crown out of all the flowers i’ve received!
I really doubt this is a ten year solution. Unless perhaps you had the perfect dry, dark place to store them. A photo collage might be an option.
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idk why im watching this.. ain't nobody getting me flowers lOL
There’s no law that says you can’t get some yourself. Just like Miley Cyrus.
😂
wear ppe when praying becarefull with eyes and glue burns
and dont eat the preservatives lol
Thank you, but please get to the point. No need to keep repeating the same thing over and over. Try to keep videos under 5 mins.
Thanks for the constructive criticism. It’s helpful. Happy holidays!
Beautiful
Yes! They are still looking great years later!!
Can you reuse the silica gel?
Yes. On the package you will find instructions for recharging it once those indicator beads change color to pink.