My 6 year old daughter loves to collect flowers and always feel bad when she has to throw then out. I found out about this great art and will introduce her to it. If like to start her off with this press. Thank you
We have one that is 12x24. and I will make larger ones now that I am getting out of commissions. I will do awesomely large presses cause if I want to make a piee that is 33x40", it would be super awewome to let some longer stems come through. But yes, i think you are on the right track. having an array of different sized presses is a good thing. We just have 12x12's cause of where we were at in our business. I plan to make a huge one like 4'x2' or something as I want to experiment with some really long stems. All it takes is more holes and more bolts is all. Kind of pain when changing paper though. hahaha
Great video. I made my own, but didn’t recess the bolt on the bottom, or use the larger bit on the top plate. Will definitely be fixing them after seeing this. You guys rock!
Awesome. Yeah depending on what bolt you use, will depend on how that is fixed. Sounds like you used a carriage bolt if you are recessing it, so yayyyyy. Nice job Melissa. :)
Thank you for this video! I have been pressing wildflowers and plan to sell a few pieces. I was going to go buy more textbooks to press with and my husband suggested I try this instead. Going to give it a try!
I’m sorry. I accidentally gave you the wrong answer. I looked at my bolts. The 10” came from Lowe’s and the 12” ones came from a place called Onestock. They are 3/8”.
How do you stack the flowers in the press? Is it cardboard-paper-flowers-paper-cardboard-paper-flowers etc. Where do you use the chipboard inside the press? I have found that my cardboard gets indented pretty easy and then marks the next lot of flowers. Do you use the chipboard for this reason?
Hey hey. we do cardboard, 1 piece of chipboard (think cereal box, which prevents the corrugated cardboard striations from showing up on thin flowers), then paper, then flowers, then paper, then 1 piece of chipboard, then cardboard. But you would have figured this out as you were getting there. :) THe chipboard helps with your issue and the one I presented. :)
Ha. Maybe some day. But as much as this looks Zen, there is some serious frustrations behind it all. hahaha. But we are working on figuring out how to remove some unwanted stress. :) we should all work on that everyday I suppose. Thanks Jill .Have a very nice evening.
I used birch with 8" carriage bolts and instead of recessing into the wood, the carriage bolt spun into the wood, tearing it as it went. :( I'm not very handy. Any tips? Do I need to start over with a stronger wood?
How thick was the Birch wood? I am not positive. Instead of carriage bolts, use hex bolts. I show this in the video too and I would recommend that. You need a washer using hex bolts and a nut to secure it. That is also in the video on how too. Not sure why it tore though. Little strange. Maybe it was because of the wood. :(
@@flowerpressstudio Thanks for the quick response! The birch was 1/2", but I noticed it even tore and left splinters when I drilled the holes, and it looked like your MDF didn't do that in the video. I'll try to return my carriage bolts and get hexes instead, but I don't think I'll be able to get 8" hexes, unfortunately.
I do like 3/4". The plywood that has less layers can tear. Its OK though and still useable. Just get some sandpaper and sand it smooth. But 3/4" is better. I did use MDF for the video as that is what I had as some scrap in my garage. Totally useable for presses and does not chip or tear. And its cheap. Carriage bolts or hex bolts both work. Its a personal preference is all. 8" allows for more in one press and that's why we use them. 6" allows for less but easier to find any bolt in 6 but not 8. I like 8" more. Try MDF 3/4". You should be good to go and keep the carriage bolts. Its all an experiment to see what setup you like most. @@SarahHenderson-k3n
We are working on it! We just put out a glue video and I just filmed a frame course today. And our introduction to how to pressed flowers course should be done soon (but that one will not be a free video on RUclips)
I think the video shows a completed press. I suppose, what do you mean by a complete press? There were two ways to make a press in the video using two different bolt techniques.
Good video but I wish you had finished the press. I haven’t done this for many years and would appreciate info on best materials for pressing, dos & don’ts, etc. I did go on the hunt for “blotter” paper ( what we used back in the ice age) and have some extremely funny stories to share with friends about reactions from the much-younger set😂. I actually found some at an art store (Guiry’s for the Colorado folks).
Hey hey. We are creating a course on how to press. This video would have been far too long to get it in here. The press is finished when the bolts are in. 🙂 for paper we use regular copy paper and reuse it. It’s on our website too or if you have any paper (it doesn’t matter if there is ink on it) just use that. Blotting paper works. We just don’t use it because of the cost. Hope that helps answer some questions.
we definitely plan on more things. :) Just got to get through this insane list of To-Dos. hahaha but we do want to show more behind the scenes and a bunch of tips. There is loads of things we want to share with everyone. I think we are taking a break from commissions next year to do more original ideas that we have in mind and more educational content on RUclips.
@@flowerpressstudio sounds awesome. We own and operate a flower farm and floral design business so we know all about the insane list of to-do's along with the to-want's - it's quite impossible to get it all done. As viewers we appreciate your time and knowledge & whatever you're able to share. Sounds great about next year. Congrats on your success thus far. And thanks for your reply.
haha yes you most certainly do. Any farm or any small business has the list. the fact you have a farm and a shop is bonkers as a farm is full time as it is.
Hahhaha true. You pick and choose. I primarily work in crocs and don’t own a pair of work boots. You definitely don’t want to hurt those eyes though. I can deal with some foot pain though. 🙂
My 6 year old daughter loves to collect flowers and always feel bad when she has to throw then out. I found out about this great art and will introduce her to it. If like to start her off with this press. Thank you
This press would last her a lifetime. It’s a perfect way to not throw out flowers
Thanks guys - can I ask why you only do 12"x12" and not bigger presses? I've got one that's 15"x24" for larger longer flowers/stems like delphinium
We have one that is 12x24. and I will make larger ones now that I am getting out of commissions. I will do awesomely large presses cause if I want to make a piee that is 33x40", it would be super awewome to let some longer stems come through. But yes, i think you are on the right track. having an array of different sized presses is a good thing. We just have 12x12's cause of where we were at in our business. I plan to make a huge one like 4'x2' or something as I want to experiment with some really long stems. All it takes is more holes and more bolts is all. Kind of pain when changing paper though. hahaha
Super helpful! Thanks so much guys!🙏
You are welcome. 🙂🙂 hope it turns out well
Don’t drop your tools 😂😂😂 Thanks for sharing 🙏🌻
Hahahaha. Yup I’m always dropping something
Great video. I made my own, but didn’t recess the bolt on the bottom, or use the larger bit on the top plate. Will definitely be fixing them after seeing this. You guys rock!
Awesome. Yeah depending on what bolt you use, will depend on how that is fixed. Sounds like you used a carriage bolt if you are recessing it, so yayyyyy. Nice job Melissa. :)
Thank you for this video! I have been pressing wildflowers and plan to sell a few pieces. I was going to go buy more textbooks to press with and my husband suggested I try this instead. Going to give it a try!
Oh it’s so much better than books. We started with.m books too but the press is perfect
Such wonderfull people with beautifull craft
Thank you Andrea. Big hug. Some really neat things coming in the next handful of months.
Me encanta su trabajo
It’s a good job 🥰
Love your jig!
Haha. I wish I could build jigs all day. I respect woodworkers that build such amazing ones
Thank you! Now I have a better way to use the 10° and 12" carriage bolts! Great video!
Gosh where do you find such large carriage bolts?
@@flowerpressstudio Home Depot.
I’m sorry. I accidentally gave you the wrong answer. I looked at my bolts. The 10” came from Lowe’s and the 12” ones came from a place called Onestock. They are 3/8”.
@@barbkaper5689 thank you!!!
How do you stack the flowers in the press? Is it cardboard-paper-flowers-paper-cardboard-paper-flowers etc. Where do you use the chipboard inside the press? I have found that my cardboard gets indented pretty easy and then marks the next lot of flowers. Do you use the chipboard for this reason?
Hey hey. we do cardboard, 1 piece of chipboard (think cereal box, which prevents the corrugated cardboard striations from showing up on thin flowers), then paper, then flowers, then paper, then 1 piece of chipboard, then cardboard. But you would have figured this out as you were getting there. :) THe chipboard helps with your issue and the one I presented. :)
Thanks! Very helpful! You live in Zen!😊
Ha. Maybe some day. But as much as this looks Zen, there is some serious frustrations behind it all. hahaha. But we are working on figuring out how to remove some unwanted stress. :) we should all work on that everyday I suppose. Thanks Jill .Have a very nice evening.
Cómo le quedan las flores con colores,que tiempo deben estar en la prensa.
We have a course about how to properly press flowers. But we keep them in for 6-8 weeks
i would remind people to blow out the drill dust on the jig or it will change the placment of wood. thanks for the video I want to make one now.
Yeah a suck up from a shopvac would be helpful. Good call.
I got my planks,working on the wing nut screw and bolts
Awesome awesome. You are pretty darn close. Just make sure your holes in the top plank are slightly larger than the bolt. :) It helps will ease.
I used birch with 8" carriage bolts and instead of recessing into the wood, the carriage bolt spun into the wood, tearing it as it went. :( I'm not very handy. Any tips? Do I need to start over with a stronger wood?
How thick was the Birch wood? I am not positive. Instead of carriage bolts, use hex bolts. I show this in the video too and I would recommend that. You need a washer using hex bolts and a nut to secure it. That is also in the video on how too. Not sure why it tore though. Little strange. Maybe it was because of the wood. :(
@@flowerpressstudio Thanks for the quick response! The birch was 1/2", but I noticed it even tore and left splinters when I drilled the holes, and it looked like your MDF didn't do that in the video. I'll try to return my carriage bolts and get hexes instead, but I don't think I'll be able to get 8" hexes, unfortunately.
I do like 3/4". The plywood that has less layers can tear. Its OK though and still useable. Just get some sandpaper and sand it smooth. But 3/4" is better. I did use MDF for the video as that is what I had as some scrap in my garage. Totally useable for presses and does not chip or tear. And its cheap. Carriage bolts or hex bolts both work. Its a personal preference is all. 8" allows for more in one press and that's why we use them. 6" allows for less but easier to find any bolt in 6 but not 8. I like 8" more. Try MDF 3/4". You should be good to go and keep the carriage bolts. Its all an experiment to see what setup you like most. @@SarahHenderson-k3n
More videos like this please!!! I admire your art so much
We are working on it! We just put out a glue video and I just filmed a frame course today. And our introduction to how to pressed flowers course should be done soon (but that one will not be a free video on RUclips)
can you use pine wood
You can. You can use any wood as long as it does not warp. That is the last thing you will want but pine should be fine. Haha that rhymed.
...maybe i missed it...did you show a completed press?
I think the video shows a completed press. I suppose, what do you mean by a complete press? There were two ways to make a press in the video using two different bolt techniques.
Good video but I wish you had finished the press. I haven’t done this for many years and would appreciate info on best materials for pressing, dos & don’ts, etc. I did go on the hunt for “blotter” paper ( what we used back in the ice age) and have some extremely funny stories to share with friends about reactions from the much-younger set😂. I actually found some at an art store (Guiry’s for the Colorado folks).
Hey hey. We are creating a course on how to press. This video would have been far too long to get it in here. The press is finished when the bolts are in. 🙂 for paper we use regular copy paper and reuse it. It’s on our website too or if you have any paper (it doesn’t matter if there is ink on it) just use that. Blotting paper works. We just don’t use it because of the cost. Hope that helps answer some questions.
Thank you!!!
You are welcome :)
thanks guys. you two are amazing artists. would love to see more videos of behind the scenes and tips for wanna-be's!
we definitely plan on more things. :) Just got to get through this insane list of To-Dos. hahaha but we do want to show more behind the scenes and a bunch of tips. There is loads of things we want to share with everyone. I think we are taking a break from commissions next year to do more original ideas that we have in mind and more educational content on RUclips.
@@flowerpressstudio sounds awesome. We own and operate a flower farm and floral design business so we know all about the insane list of to-do's along with the to-want's - it's quite impossible to get it all done. As viewers we appreciate your time and knowledge & whatever you're able to share. Sounds great about next year. Congrats on your success thus far. And thanks for your reply.
haha yes you most certainly do. Any farm or any small business has the list. the fact you have a farm and a shop is bonkers as a farm is full time as it is.
Puts on safety glasses but wears sandals....
Hahhaha true. You pick and choose. I primarily work in crocs and don’t own a pair of work boots. You definitely don’t want to hurt those eyes though. I can deal with some foot pain though. 🙂