Let's figure out how to dry roses correctly
Flowers are the most beautiful decoration of any home. And, undoubtedly, the best of flowers are roses. Plus it's a wonderful gift. But the life of a living bouquet is short-lived. Is it worth being upset? No! After all, its beauty can be preserved for many months by simply drying the bouquet. And such flowers will look no worse than real ones in the interior, reminding you of a warm summer or a pleasant moment for a long time.
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Which bouquets are best to dry?
- If you collect roses for drying in your garden, then you should do this only during the day and always in dry weather. Make sure the morning dew has already dried before cutting the flowers.
- Can't leave cut flowers in the sun or near radiators and other heating devices. The roses will begin to fade, and such a bouquet will no longer be suitable for drying.
- The bouquet must be fresh. If you were given a gift, and the roses have already stood in a vase for several days, after which you just started thinking about drying them, then you will have to give up this idea. The flowers will no longer dry out, but can only wither.
- Large roses with dense petals are best suited for drying. After drying, they will look more beautiful and will retain their appearance longer.
Drying roses
In order to dry a bouquet of roses, you will need fresh cut flowers. If you need to dry a store-bought bouquet, then this should be done on the first day after purchase. There are several proven ways to preserve flowers for a long time.
Air drying
In a dry, dark and slightly cool room, we stretch a regular clothesline. We cut off the lower leaves from the stems, then hang the roses on a rope with the flowers facing down. You can tie them with ropes, or you can carefully pick them up with clothespins. Roses should not touch each other.
Make sure that sunlight does not reach the flowers. You need to ventilate the room as often as possible, at least twice a day. It will take at least two weeks to dry the roses. This method is convenient because it is easy to control the process.
Drying in river sand
For this method you will need a large plywood or cardboard box and river sand. First, we sift the sand and keep it on the fire for a while. It is not necessary to look for the nearest river; sand can be purchased at the store. It is very often found in pet supplies.
Pour sand calcined in the fire into a box in a layer of about 8 cm, then carefully place it in it roses flowers up. Slowly and carefully fill the roses with sand. The flowers should be completely hidden under it, and the inflorescences must be filled in very carefully so as not to damage the petals. We keep the box in a dry, cool place, it is better if there is no direct light there. It will take at least three weeks to dry, after which we remove the sand from the box by making large holes in the bottom.
Grandma's proven method
How have romantic young ladies dried flowers for centuries? Between the pages of books! There is no need to spoil a volume of Chekhov or an explanatory dictionary for this. Take several sheets of paper and put roses on them. We put any hygroscopic material on top, for example, napkins, then another layer of paper. Then carefully press down with a weight.Paper and napkins need to be changed periodically, as they will constantly absorb moisture from the flowers. The roses will turn out flat and are perfect for creating collages, panels or handmade cards.
Drying rose petals
From rose petals You get not only tasty and aromatic jam, but also wonderful and miraculous homemade cosmetics, namely: creams, rose water, tinctures and lotions for the face. The main thing is to dry the petals correctly, and how to use them further depends on the wealth of imagination.
Air drying
You can air dry roses by hanging them on a rope, and then separate the inflorescences into petals. It is better to cover flowers hanging on a rope with gauze so that dust does not settle on them and they can be used in the future without rinsing with water. You can also pick petals from fresh roses, place them on paper and cover with gauze. In both cases, drying will take about two to three weeks, and remember that sunlight is contraindicated for the flowers!
Drying petals in sand
Sand is also suitable for drying petals. Be sure to dry whole inflorescences! Cutting off the stems, leaving about 2-3 cm to the bud, pour 3 cm of sand into a small plywood box, place the flowers, continue to slowly fill with sand, not allowing the petals to jam. The roses should be completely hidden. Place the box in a dry, dark room. Leave for two to three weeks.
After drying, the petals should be collected in a cotton bag or dark glass jar and stored in a cool, dry place.
Dried flowers, collected in a beautiful composition in a wicker basket or clay vase, will decorate the interior in any style.And rose petals are an excellent basis for cosmetics that will remind you of the warmth of summer all winter long.
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Comments
I tried drying a rosebud a couple of times for my girlfriend. I didn’t resort to special drying methods, I just remembered how we made herbariums at school and put the bud between two dictionaries of Dahl and Ozhegov. A week later I had dried roses.
I tried drying a rosebud a couple of times for my girlfriend. I didn’t resort to special drying methods, I just remembered how we made herbariums at school and put the bud between two dictionaries of Dahl and Ozhegov. A week later I had dried roses.
It's just that the rose turned out flat, right, Gweenpean? And we are talking, I would say, about the art of drying, because roses remain voluminous and dry bouquets create a special atmosphere in the house. You also need to be able to create such a miracle :):):)