How to make dried baby's breath flowers to retain color
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How to make dried baby's breath flowers to retain color
There are three methods to make baby's breath into dried flowers. The first is natural air-drying, hanging the baby's breath upside down when the weather is dry; the second is heat-drying, pressing the flowers in a container and heating them in the microwave, then taking them out after they cool down; the third is pressing air-drying, placing the flowers neatly in a book and pressing them with a heavy object for five days to complete the drying.
Baby's breath is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Caryophyllaceae family and is also a common cut flower, also known as conical flower. It can be propagated by stem cutting with fresh flowers. However, if you buy dried baby's breath, the stem is already dry and cannot be rooted through cutting. It can only be used for display, and proper maintenance can extend its preservation time. The colors of its flowers include white, pink, blue, purple, etc.
Dried baby's breath flower making
There are three methods to make baby's breath into dried flowers:
The first is natural air-drying, hanging the baby's breath upside down when the weather is dry;
The second is heat-drying, pressing the flowers in a container and heating them in the microwave, then taking them out after they cool down;
The third is pressing air-drying, placing the flowers neatly in a book and pressing them with a heavy object for five days to complete the drying. When making them, choose full blooms to make the dried flowers more aesthetically pleasing. However, after drying, they should be handled carefully and can be matched with different colors according to personal preference. When arranging, be careful not to let the flowers fall.
Preservation of dried baby's breath flowers
Dried baby's breath flowers can be stored in various containers without specific requirements for the material of the containers. It is necessary to keep the environmental air humidity low, place them in a bright and dry place, and regularly use a hairdryer to blow away impurities and dust from the dried flowers. Note that they should not be exposed to direct sunlight and can generally be stored for a few months. If made and maintained properly, they can be preserved for two to three years.
Arranging dried baby's breath flowers in a vase
Dried baby's breath flowers are very beautiful and can be used for flower arrangement decorations. First, prepare some dried baby's breath flowers and classify them by color. Then, prepare a nice vase with a slightly narrower opening.
Then trim the dried baby's breath flowers into your preferred shape, making sure not to cut off the flower buds, and try to make the dried flowers form a layered state. Finally, insert the dried baby's breath flowers directly into the vase, and you can also add some other dried flowers for decoration.
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