So much more detail then I had planned! Just gorgeous. Thanks for the video. Had trouble finding one using the self sticking contact paper. Now to rethink the project.
At 2:54 it looks like the contact paper is not adhering to the backing right next to the flower arrangement. A fluke of the light? Or is it really difficult to press down close to the flowers and the backing?
Hi, Contact paper will lay over the flowers/arrangement and adheres close to the arrangement, but not suck up to the arrangement. That is why you want to leave enough of a paper boarder around the edge so it stays enclosed. It is not an issue to me. I like the satin look of contact paper. If you want more of a tight look, then you need to look at hot laminate, since it tends to suck into the arrangement more. But really, any cold application will have some areas like you talk about, which is normal in these events since it is not a vacuum seal. If you color enhance, just be sure to use water soluble colorants and not solvent or alcohol inks (not talking about using rubbing alcohol when diluting water based colorants which is alright in my experience), since those tend to bleed under many cold laminates. Doesn't really seem to matter with a hot laminate. As always, experiment:-) Thank you for asking and for watching, Em
It looks like you're not uploading videos anymore, so I don't know if you'll see this, but I don't know why people were so rude to you in these comments. Your video is helpful, your pace is just fine (especially if someone following along needs a slower demonstration!), and there's nothing wrong with not having professional recording equipment. And I personally like videos where it feels like a real person walking a friend through how to do something; it's often easier to learn that way. People just like complaining, I suppose. Thanks for posting this, and I hope you have a lovely day!
Hi, appreciate your words of wisdom. In the beginning years my videos were very long. I try to start my videos now by letting people know to go to the cog and up the playback speed to 1.5 -2, that way people can still get the content (even if I sound like a chipmunk:-) or scroll along the time line. I am long winded and appreciate when people explain things and their thought. If I don't need that granualar detail I will just do what I mention above. I will be making videos in the future as time allows and I can think of things that might be of interest. I am getting a lot of questions about color enhancement so may do some deeper diving into that subject. I have pretty much covered the pressed and eco dyed flower/leaves subject about what I know, LOL. OK, probably more than you cared to know. Thank you for watching, Em
So glad I found this! I was wondering how well contact paper would work for covering dried flowers, and now I’m going to give it a go! When I’ve used contact paper in the past (for other applications), I’ve gently bent a corner back to be able to release it from the backing. The idea is that backing paper will crease and the plastic is somewhat resistant to creasing, so a separation becomes visible at the edge and you can then slip a fingernail between the layers more easily. Also, I was wondering why you don’t use some of the trimmed contact paper instead of a strip of tape to adhere the metal die to the floral base and printer paper. Is the tape easier to get off the die? And do you need to cut all the overhanging contact paper off, or would it be ok to just let it adhere to the printer paper (which I’m now going to start using in my die cutting machine!)? Thank you so much for doing a series on this, Em; I’ll watch the other videos, too, but I already know I want to try contact paper! 😊
Hi, generally smooth is the best. However, sometimes I use eco prints which can have a texture, or watercolor paper. I have even made arrangements on fabric. There is not right or wrong... So experiment with the flowers and materials you have. Em
Thank you for your video. And I love your work. I have a question. (I don’t speak english. Please understand me.) After decorate pressed flower on the paper, if put in the frame without covering, is it ok? It maintain for a long time ? Browning and rot.... ?
HI, if you put it in a frame it would be best if you put glass on top. You don't have to, but I would at least spray it with some sort of quick drying uv protectant spray. Be sure to do a test first to make sure what you use will be OK with the flowers. Experiment in that case... Em
Now days I try to make shorter videos and such. Also, I try to remember to let people know they can go to the setting cog on the timeline and put the playback speed to say, 1.5 or more. That way someone can still get the content without taking as long - a liitle tip. Thank you for watching, Em
Hi, hmm, the sound seems fine on my end? Sorry it is not as professional as you would like - doing this without compensation takes more time to acquire the "professional" equipment. Thank you for watching and hope you got something constructive out of the video in any event, Em
So much more detail then I had planned! Just gorgeous. Thanks for the video. Had trouble finding one using the self sticking contact paper. Now to rethink the project.
Excellent tips, thank you. I dried my first flower the other day, and I'm really looking forward to compiling a collection over time :)
At 2:54 it looks like the contact paper is not adhering to the backing right next to the flower arrangement. A fluke of the light? Or is it really difficult to press down close to the flowers and the backing?
Hi, Contact paper will lay over the flowers/arrangement and adheres close to the arrangement, but not suck up to the arrangement. That is why you want to leave enough of a paper boarder around the edge so it stays enclosed.
It is not an issue to me. I like the satin look of contact paper. If you want more of a tight look, then you need to look at hot laminate, since it tends to suck into the arrangement more. But really, any cold application will have some areas like you talk about, which is normal in these events since it is not a vacuum seal.
If you color enhance, just be sure to use water soluble colorants and not solvent or alcohol inks (not talking about using rubbing alcohol when diluting water based colorants which is alright in my experience), since those tend to bleed under many cold laminates. Doesn't really seem to matter with a hot laminate. As always, experiment:-) Thank you for asking and for watching, Em
It looks like you're not uploading videos anymore, so I don't know if you'll see this, but I don't know why people were so rude to you in these comments. Your video is helpful, your pace is just fine (especially if someone following along needs a slower demonstration!), and there's nothing wrong with not having professional recording equipment. And I personally like videos where it feels like a real person walking a friend through how to do something; it's often easier to learn that way. People just like complaining, I suppose. Thanks for posting this, and I hope you have a lovely day!
Hi, appreciate your words of wisdom. In the beginning years my videos were very long. I try to start my videos now by letting people know to go to the cog and up the playback speed to 1.5 -2, that way people can still get the content (even if I sound like a chipmunk:-) or scroll along the time line.
I am long winded and appreciate when people explain things and their thought. If I don't need that granualar detail I will just do what I mention above.
I will be making videos in the future as time allows and I can think of things that might be of interest. I am getting a lot of questions about color enhancement so may do some deeper diving into that subject. I have pretty much covered the pressed and eco dyed flower/leaves subject about what I know, LOL. OK, probably more than you cared to know. Thank you for watching, Em
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. It takes so much time to make these videos, so thank you! I am off to press some flowers now!
Have fun Lisa. It can be addicting. My favorite part is when I take the first glance at the pressed botanical and see how they turned out:-) Em
Love this Em!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
So glad I found this! I was wondering how well contact paper would work for covering dried flowers, and now I’m going to give it a go!
When I’ve used contact paper in the past (for other applications), I’ve gently bent a corner back to be able to release it from the backing. The idea is that backing paper will crease and the plastic is somewhat resistant to creasing, so a separation becomes visible at the edge and you can then slip a fingernail between the layers more easily.
Also, I was wondering why you don’t use some of the trimmed contact paper instead of a strip of tape to adhere the metal die to the floral base and printer paper. Is the tape easier to get off the die?
And do you need to cut all the overhanging contact paper off, or would it be ok to just let it adhere to the printer paper (which I’m now going to start using in my die cutting machine!)?
Thank you so much for doing a series on this, Em; I’ll watch the other videos, too, but I already know I want to try contact paper! 😊
Hi, is the paper you have the flowers placed on in the heart shape textured or smooth surface? Is smooth preferred? Thanks
Hi, generally smooth is the best. However, sometimes I use eco prints which can have a texture, or watercolor paper. I have even made arrangements on fabric. There is not right or wrong... So experiment with the flowers and materials you have. Em
What kind of board are you working off of.
Hi Victoria, the brown background I am filming against is just smooth cardboard/chipboard. Thanks for watching, Em
Thank you for your video. And I love your work. I have a question. (I don’t speak english. Please understand me.) After decorate pressed flower on the paper, if put in the frame without covering, is it ok? It maintain for a long time ? Browning and rot.... ?
HI, if you put it in a frame it would be best if you put glass on top. You don't have to, but I would at least spray it with some sort of quick drying uv protectant spray. Be sure to do a test first to make sure what you use will be OK with the flowers. Experiment in that case... Em
Oh god ure so effin SLOWWWWWW
Now days I try to make shorter videos and such. Also, I try to remember to let people know they can go to the setting cog on the timeline and put the playback speed to say, 1.5 or more. That way someone can still get the content without taking as long - a liitle tip. Thank you for watching, Em
Lousy video work and sound quality
Hi, hmm, the sound seems fine on my end? Sorry it is not as professional as you would like - doing this without compensation takes more time to acquire the "professional" equipment. Thank you for watching and hope you got something constructive out of the video in any event, Em