A Guide to Everlasting Blooms: How Do You Preserve Flowers?

A fresh bouquet can brighten up any room and make you smile. But that brightness doesn’t have to disappear after just a week. You can easily transform your fresh flowers into a permanent decoration piece for your home. So, how do you preserve flowers?

Let’s explore how to give your blooms an everlasting life.

The Sentimental Value of Flower Preservation

Preserving flowers is about more than just decoration; it’s about saving a feeling. A blossom from a wedding bouquet or an anniversary gift holds a special story. And we all know that flowers make the perfect gift because of the joy they bring.

Top Methods for DIY Flower Preservation

There are several simple and effective methods for DIY flower preservation. At The Bloomerie, we love celebrating life’s beautiful moments. Preserving the flowers from those celebrations is a perfect way to remember the happiness they represent.

Let’s look at our top three favorite ways to preserve your blooms.

Method 1: Air Drying – The Timeless Classic

The easiest and most popular method is air drying flowers. This technique has been used for centuries and works wonderfully for creating rustic and long-lasting displays.

Here’s how you do it:

1. First, take your blossoms and gently remove any leaves from the bottom of the stems.
2. Next, make a group of a few stems together and tie them with a piece of string or a rubber band.
3. Finally, hang the bunch upside down in a dark and dry place with good airflow.

This method is great for the whole bouquet. Especially those beautiful event decoration flowers can become a permanent part of your home decor. Just be patient, as they will need about two to three weeks to dry completely.

Method 2: Pressing Flowers for a Delicate Display

If you want a more delicate and two-dimensional look, pressing flowers is a fantastic option. This method is perfect for creating beautiful art that you can frame or use in crafts like phone cases.

The process is simple:

1. Open a heavy book and place a piece of parchment paper on one of the pages.
2. Arrange your blossoms on the paper. Make sure they don’t overlap.
3. Place another piece of parchment paper on top and carefully close the book. The weight of the book will do the pressing for you.

This is a lovely way to create keepsakes from your birthday flowers. Those with naturally flat blooms, like violets and daisies, work best with this method.

Method 3: Silica Gel for Lifelike Color and Shape

What if you want your bouquet to look just like it did when they were fresh? For that, silica gel is your best friend. You can find it at most craft stores. It’s amazing for keeping the flower’s original shape and bright color.

Here’s how to use it:

1. Find an airtight container and pour a layer of silica gel into the bottom.
2. Gently place your bouquet on top of the gel.
3. Carefully pour more silica gel over the blooms until they are completely covered. Be gentle so you don’t crush the petals.
4. Seal the container and leave it for about a week.

When you take them out, you’ll be amazed at how vibrant they look.

Special Tips for Preserving a Bouquet

A bouquet is often a mix of different blossoms and holds so much meaning. This is especially true for wedding bouquets, so knowing the process is important.

The first step to a beautiful preserved memory is starting with fresh and healthy blooms. For tips on this, you can check out our guide on how to keep your bridal bouquet fresh even before you start preserving it.

If you’re planning for a future event, choosing the right wedding flowers can make all the difference for a keepsake you’ll love forever.

Conclusion

So, how do you preserve flowers? We hope this guide has shown you just how easy it can be to keep your blooms and the memories they represent. Whether you choose to air-dry, press, or use silica gel, you’re creating something special.

We hope you find the perfect one for your treasured blooms. If you have any more questions or need a bouquet for your next celebration, please contact us. We’d love to help.