11 June 2023

A Pressed Hydrangea

Just as daffodils and forsythia herald springtime, hydrangeas are nature's way of saying, "It's summer!"

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I love hydrangeas and their big, bulbous buds. Just one stem is enough to fill a regular-sized vase.

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They're still pretty when they wither and I thought I might try pressing it.

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Good thing it fits my flower press!

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I sandwiched it in between layers of paper.

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There's a layer of cardboard, too.

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I positioned the top piece of my flower press.

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And screwed on the wing bolts.

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Every day, I tighten the bolts to flatten it evenly.

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After a several days in the press, here is my hydrangea...TADA!

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Lift it gently and position it on a floating glass frame (I centered it on a piece of cloth to accentuate the petals and this also adds thickness in between the glass for a snug closure).

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Secure the top glass and lock in place.

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Display it in a favorite spot so it will feel like summer all year round...TADA!

If you don't have a flower press, you can use heavy books instead. It's fun to try out especially if you want to save sentimental flowers that you've received. 

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2 comments:

  1. I've Mod Podged pressed flowers on plain cards to make stationery a little more special. It's fun!

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    1. That's such a creative idea, Priscilla! :)

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