Thank you so much for sharing!! I really like that you are so detailed and explaining ❤
@emineozmen96603 күн бұрын
will this technic work with garments?
@amandagilbert11985 күн бұрын
I love your videos when you lift the the paper at your peeking at pressed flowers they look like a beautiful picture ❤
@josephstanski51808 күн бұрын
Do you have to do anything to the watercolor paper to get an impression on the paper after the pressing? AND How long do you press for flower impression on your watercolor paper? Thanks so much - video was very helpful. :o)
@ritagjefle399517 күн бұрын
WONDERFUL!
@ritagjefle399517 күн бұрын
Awesome video! I have been collecting lupine and Indian paintbrush wildflowers and they always seem to go brown when I dry them. “Maybe”now I can save the specimens I collected yesterday and actually know how to enhance their color! Love these short videos!
@yinngsunga408122 күн бұрын
At 2:54 it looks like the contact paper is not adhering to the backing right next to the flower arrangement. A fluke of the light? Or is it really difficult to press down close to the flowers and the backing?
@emsplacelive969522 күн бұрын
Hi, Contact paper will lay over the flowers/arrangement and adheres close to the arrangement, but not suck up to the arrangement. That is why you want to leave enough of a paper boarder around the edge so it stays enclosed. It is not an issue to me. I like the satin look of contact paper. If you want more of a tight look, then you need to look at hot laminate, since it tends to suck into the arrangement more. But really, any cold application will have some areas like you talk about, which is normal in these events since it is not a vacuum seal. If you color enhance, just be sure to use water soluble colorants and not solvent or alcohol inks (not talking about using rubbing alcohol when diluting water based colorants which is alright in my experience), since those tend to bleed under many cold laminates. Doesn't really seem to matter with a hot laminate. As always, experiment:-) Thank you for asking and for watching, Em
@littlemissUNVAXXED-pg3lv23 күн бұрын
This is painful to watch I just want the main parts not all the stuff in between
@emsplacelive969522 күн бұрын
Hi, this video is five years old and perhaps today I would do things differently. However, a person doesn't have to watch my videos if they are too long. A tip: go to the cog and put on a 1.5 or 2 times playback, that way you can still get all the content in a shorter amount of time. Basically, I like when people talk in videos and give me the whole story - that way I can decide if I want to watch in faster playback or jump around on the timeline. Each person is different. For example, I really don't like "shorts" and do like detail videos. Anyway, for what it's worth, thanks for watching, Em
@cupcakefox5026Ай бұрын
Lots of info here! Beautiful flowers, too ❤
@charlenefort2253Ай бұрын
Em, I'm wondering if the reason the non-buffered paper doesn't work as good for the printing is because you used the alum on the paper. They said the pH of the non-buffered paper was 8.5 and the alum might be the reason it doesn't work. Could possibly change the pH.
@emsplacelive9695Ай бұрын
Hi, that's an interesting thought. I will have to play around without the alum and see what happens. Thanks for the comment and for watching, Em
@jeanneloutruitt8446Ай бұрын
I use old fashion catalogs like Wards or Penny's. I am using some flowers and ferns 20 years old. Some are very faded but not the others.
@briannasmith2989Ай бұрын
Em, can you please make a video of you mixing the solutions? Someone dear recently passed and I have pressed flowers from their funeral. I want to gift the family with pressed frames, bookmarks, etc. I am scared to mess the color enhancing part up. Your videos are so helpful and they are giving me the confidence to work on this project. Thank you!
@emsplacelive9695Ай бұрын
Hi, appreciate the interest and sorry for the loss of someone dear to you. Unfortunately, I am committed to other projects right now and not able to do videos. I hope that changes in the future. You can do some tests and see if that gives you some confidence. You don't have to color enhance the flowers, and I am sure the recipient will be more than happy for the memories the gift/s provide. They will be beautiful in any event, and I wouldn't let that stop you from making your treasures. Thank you for watching, Em
@SattaRoy-wf9dsАй бұрын
Hii I have a question can you pls help me?? I saw you are replying to all the comments so... Can I preserve flower or rose petals WITHOUT drying them? I don't want to press the flowers What if I put fresh flowers in cellotape?Will this turn brown over time?
@emsplacelive9695Ай бұрын
Hi, appreciate your interest. If you put fresh botanicals directly under/in tape they will turn brown. You really need to press them (traditionally, in a microwave press or iron to dry them first) or dry them is silica gel. Note that different botanicals do better with certain methods of drying - so experiment with whatever flower/leaf you are wanting to use. But I am not expert, so try it to see what happens. Thank you for watching, Em
@theodorabrown144Ай бұрын
Can coffee and tea be used as mordant too. What ratio
@theodorabrown144Ай бұрын
Can you use this method on fabric? And if so ,what type of fabric would be best?
@emsplacelive9695Ай бұрын
Hi, yes you can try it on fabric. The best kind of fabric is reputed to be natural ones like cotton, wool, silk and so on. You will also want to alum the fabric first. Play around and see if it works for you. Thanks for watching, Em
@quynhpham63132 ай бұрын
Love the idea of spraying with alcoho after painbrush. Your videos are awesome and give a lot of useful knowledge. Thank you sooo much
@rachelmartin41302 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this. I’ve just focused on the front of the painting and all of a sudden I need to know all these particular finishing details. It’s so foreign to me but I know these details to craft matter when presenting to people.
@tyleehudson50412 ай бұрын
Hi would these bleed if set in resin?
@emsplacelive96952 ай бұрын
Hi, I have not really had issues with the dried flowers themselves bleeding in resin. I do however color enhance some of them and you don't want to use a solvent or alcohol ink base - since that will bleed. If you do color enhance, make sure to use a water base or fabric paint. Also, it is always best to do a test first just to be sure. There may be some botanical that has dyes in it that could bleed, I just have not had that happen with the ones I have used. Have fun and thank you for watching, Em
@dallas13212 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’m so glad you did this video. Thank you for your time and expertise instructions. My dad got me a rose tree and just got me a press on the way. I’m so excited to press them. ❤
@user-xg5yr5kc4p2 ай бұрын
Install embroidery G presser foot
@sharongomez24842 ай бұрын
I would like to do a picture what kind of glue do I use?
@emsplacelive96952 ай бұрын
Hi, appreciate the interest. Not sure what kind of picture. As under glass or? If under glass I just spot glue the center or area where the flower or leaf holds together, rather than the entire item - just to keep it from moving around or falling apart. For that I just use a toothpick and Elmer's Glue. But really any glue you have on hand like that should work. Just test a few first. If you are thinking of something else as a picture, please let me know more details and I will see if I have any thoughts that may help. As I side note, If I do glue the entire flower or leaf on the back, I use a brush and Matte Mod Podge - most of the time. Have fun and thanks for watching, Em
@tmy48742 ай бұрын
So much more detail then I had planned! Just gorgeous. Thanks for the video. Had trouble finding one using the self sticking contact paper. Now to rethink the project.
@ireneochoa69722 ай бұрын
I love your syle of teaching.
@ireneochoa69722 ай бұрын
Love this tutorial. I am working on art for my bedroom walls.
@dolphintouchmichellepsychi62172 ай бұрын
Love the way you say goodbye, then say I don't know how to turn this off! ❤❤❤ Hello from Australia 🇦🇺. I want to try this. I'm so happy you do not use rusty things.
@donaldwarriner16402 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your techniques.
@carlykamps4113 ай бұрын
Have you ever tried using chalk pastels to color correct pressed flowers?
@emsplace3 ай бұрын
Hi, yes. What I do is scrape a stick with a knife to make powder. Or you can use pan pastels. I use a brush to apply. On certain flowers/leaves it works fine. Experiment and have fun, Em
@chrismashek18443 ай бұрын
Thank you for the demonstration! This made a lovely gift
@Colin-sm2iq3 ай бұрын
Fab birthday card etc material
@SustainableSelfSufficiency3 ай бұрын
After ironing these, do you leave the prints to dry or rinse the chemicals off first?
@Ron-AyresАй бұрын
I carefully rinse them under a lightly drizzling shower (or with a watering can) then let them air-dry. I use Alum and rusty things as mordants, btw
@user-qq8it5if6y3 ай бұрын
bla-bla-bla-blaaaa.
@karellarsen9393 ай бұрын
Beautiful turn out! My first time here. I subscribed as well. Thank you 😊
@dcmirk3 ай бұрын
Looks like some of those might be psilocybe genus?
@thominaaugustinsson26854 ай бұрын
Amazing ❤❤❤😅love love this!!!!❤
@jaradb30474 ай бұрын
Excellent tips, thank you. I dried my first flower the other day, and I'm really looking forward to compiling a collection over time :)
@baejay7984 ай бұрын
These are gorgeous!!
@c.s.p.39784 ай бұрын
Kill, those ants, baby!!😂. These are beautiful!
@wikiwiki-fq1zz4 ай бұрын
Will be visiting my local greenhouses this spring and summer for discarded specimens!
@WildLilac014 ай бұрын
Could you use a “control “ piece? I can’t see any enhancement . Love the strawberry leave!
@WildLilac014 ай бұрын
I saw it on the marker video, Thanks for your knowledge.
@pauladyer98455 ай бұрын
So cool..I have a lot of pressed leaves…and I love guilding flakes…thank you so much
@begosanchezfotografia93045 ай бұрын
The color of the paper changed due to you spreding the medium over your color enhanced flowers.
@marcarvermeulen5 ай бұрын
This is so helpful and instructive. Thanks for posting!
@nadageorgi78195 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@deborahstoudt47405 ай бұрын
Hi, I’m here in 2024! I have watched many of your videos and have learned so much from you! Thank you🌺🌸🌼
@emsplace5 ай бұрын
Hi, appreciate the comment and glad you are learning things from the videos. Have fun, Em
@margarethansen40725 ай бұрын
So beautiful. I received a bouquet from a family member, and I want to keep a few for memories
@user-bo1po5ib3e5 ай бұрын
Hola,pero como quedan así que no pierden el color,que hay que hacer?
@katieflatbush24485 ай бұрын
Is there a timestamp for before and after pictures? Looking to compare and contrast any changes in size and shape
@AlainaLee825 ай бұрын
I am going to use this idea for pressing flowers. The label idea is so good!
@anaperales4835 ай бұрын
That's incredible. Any video about how to press peonis? Thanks
@lisap_photo_art6 ай бұрын
Does it matter what kind of water? I generally use distilled water when doing any kind of art medium mixtures but just curious if you think it makes a difference for this.
@emsplace3 ай бұрын
Hi, when I am making a larger batch that will be around for a while I prefer distilled water. If I am just doing a one off or something over a few days I don't worry about it. Thanks for watching, Em