Dried flowers ring in the fall season with their vintage elegance and classic look. Welcome the season with all things vintage and wonderful! Instead of letting your fresh bouquet of flowers wither after a few days, simply transform it into a beautiful decoration by making your own dried flower bouquet in autumn.
Make your own autumn decorations from dried flowers
Contrary to popular belief, dried flowers are completely different than dead or wilted flowers. Sure, they may not be freshly picked from the flower farm, but here are a few steps you can take to preserve the beauty of your flowers even longer.
Reap the benefits of a beautiful bouquet and turn your fresh flowers into a sentimental keepsake by letting them dry into vintage works of art. Preserved flowers can be used as a souvenir of a wedding, a reminder of the first time you received a bouquet, and a heartfelt expression of appreciation. They are also a beautiful floral decoration for your home.
The purpose of drying flowers is to remove moisture from the stems while preserving the shape and beauty of the flowers. We have put together nine simple steps as well as some tips and tricks on how you can make your own beautiful dried flower bouquet in autumn. With these simple ideas, you too can do it.
Choose the right flowers
The art of drying flowers helps preserve the bouquets you've been gifted - and the memories of them too. Although most flowers can be dried, some flowers are easier to dry or dry better than others. Therefore, it is important to choose the right flowers for your bouquets. Florists who work hand-crafted with dried flower bouquets are usually lookingfor fresh flowers, which are almost in full bloom and whose buds have only just fully opened.
Avoid using flowers that have matured past their full bloom for your dried flower arrangement, as the petals of these flowers can fall off and wilted flowers are a no-no for a stunning dried flower bouquet. Flowers with long, straight stems are also ideal. They are much easier to dry and tie together!
Flowers with low moisture content tend to be easier to dry - such as: B. Gypsophila, hydrangeas, celosia, chrysanthemums, rosebuds, gomphrena, statice and sunflowers. So you can already imagine dried gypsophila, dried roses, dried hydrangeas and dried sunflowers as part of your fall decorations! Dried rose petals are also wonderful for a romantic, autumnal dried flower bouquet.
Remove excess leaves and greenery
Florists who specialize in rustic bouquets recommend removing excess foliage and greenery from the flowers you plan to dry. Try to cut off all leaves and thorns as much as possible, but avoid touching the petals. So make sure your bouqueta balanced lookhas. However, you can also make dry grass if you want to incorporate foliage into your bouquet.
Make your own dried flower bouquet in autumn: drying methods
Gather the flowers of each variety in small bouquets, as larger bouquets require longer time to process and dry, and each type of flower dries differently. Dried gypsophila, for example, dries faster than dried roses. Dry each type of flower separately as the length of the drying process can vary greatly depending on moisture levels and environmental factors.
Allow your flowers to air dry
One of the easier methods is to air dry your flowers. Many flowers can be easily dried by hanging them upside down in a cool, dark, dry place. Avoid places exposed to sunlight as sunlight can fade the color of the petals. Tie the flowers together into small bouquets with a rubber band or twine and hang them upside down to dry.
Combine silica gel with fresh flowers
The magic of silica gel is that you can use it over and over again to preserve your flowers. Silica gel is often used to soak up all the moisture from the flowers. Enter the silica gelalong with the flowersthat you want to dry in a microwave-safe container. Place the flowers and silica gel mixture in a microwave oven and start on the “Defrost” setting while setting the timer between two and five minutes—you should experiment with this as different types of flowers have different drying times.
Dry the flowers in the microwave
Probably one of the most beautiful ways if you want to make your own dried flower bouquet in autumn! It only takes a few minutes and maintains the color of the flowers effortlessly compared to other methods. It's also a good alternative if you don't want to wait weeks for your flowers to dry. The silica gel is optional but very helpful in drying the flowers. You can put a cup of water in the microwave as a precaution - the water can absorb some of the microwave radiation and prevent the flowers from accidentally drying out too much.
Use hairspray for preservation
The fun begins! Now that your flowers are really dry and beautiful, you can start arranging your bouquet or your very own beautiful oneto create an arrangement! Let's start by taking apart the small flower bunches if you dried them using the air drying method. Remove the rubber bands or twine and slowly take the flowers apart, but carefully as the dried petals can break easily. Use hairspray and mist the flowers moderately to keep the petals intact.
Start with the larger flowers
Choose the larger flowers first - they will form the basis for your dried flower bouquet. Start your bouquet with these large flowers, e.g. B. with preserved roses, dried hydrangeas or dried sunflowers - whichever is larger. These flowers will be the focal point of your rustic floral arrangement. Then choose the smaller flowers like dried gypsophila and foliage branches like dry grass to complement your bouquet.
Tie the flower stems together
Once you have artfully put together your dried flower arrangement, you can attach the bouquet with a string. Hang the worthy fall decorations on your walls or go for the classic look by placing your bouquet in a glass vase. Also tie the stems together with a soft ribbon so thatYour dried flower arrangementwill be even prettier! If you have any flowers left over, you can safely store them and use them for future craft projects.
Scent the flower arrangement with essential oils
This is optional, but who wouldn't want a dried bouquet that also smells wonderful. With a few drops of essential flower oils, such as jasmine and rose, you can scent an entire bouquet of dried flowers.
