A Guide On How To Press Flowers Part 1 | How to retain color, how to press white flowers, etc.

Hello my beautiful flower friends! I'll be answering your most asked questions about pressed flowers in this video! If you have any questions I didn't answer, please comment them and I'll make a part 2!
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00:37 - 1. How do I retain a flower’s color?
01:56 - 2. How should I store pressed flowers?
03:58 - 3. How do I press white flowers?
05:58 - 4. What type of paper should I use to press flowers?
07:59 - 5. How long should I press my flowers for?
10:01 - 6. How do I know when my flowers are done pressing?
11:20 - 7. Do I have to press petal by petal?
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[@julied9473]

I love your approach and videos. It all feels calming and finds joy in process/journey based discovery! Thank you for sharing your experience!!!

[@sundaysunshine]

Thank you so much, your kind words are encouraging!!!

[@turtlezcatz1651]

I love your videos I have an internship at a event company and so many flowers get wasted and I love drying them :)

[@sundaysunshine]

Thank you so much!! That is so exciting! You have access to all the flowers! I can't wait to hear what you'll create with your dried flowers!

[@SpringVioletta]

Have you thought of taking the excess flowers to an aged care home? There are many people who don’t get any visitors, and I’m sure a donation every now and then would be so life enhancing. Just a thought, if you have more than you can handle. 🌸🙏🏼

[@riannahosein2235]

Great video, I appreciate the tips cause the online resources really are very limited.

[@sundaysunshine]

I'm so glad this video was able to help you!! Thank you so much for the support and encouraging comment!

[@keroberts]

So much super helpful information! I am attempting a miracle in pressing my friend's full white bridal bouquet 😅 when you mention color enhancing is that just in regards to pigment for colored flowers? Apart from starting the pressing process asap and hoping for minimal bruising, any additional tips on handling white roses would be amazing. Thanks so much!!

[@sundaysunshine]

Color enhancing can be done with white flowers too! Though I don't have experience in this I know some artists use white pigments to keep the flower's color lasting longer. Besides the tips I've already shared, I will say press an abundance of white flower pieces, just petals or small bunches! Especially in white, the thinner the piece the more it can hold it's color (or lack of)!

[@keroberts]

@@sundaysunshine awesome, I’ll have to dig in to that a little more then. Appreciate you sharing your expertise!

[@sundaysunshine]

@@keroberts You're very welcome! I can't wait to hear how it turns out!

[@chanalowenthal3897]

So helpful. Thank you. And thank you for being so open and accessible in your videos. No one ever explains how to tell when the flowers are ‘finished’. Can you spray the reconstructed flowers with sealer? Would that help with keeping them together?

[@sundaysunshine]

Thank you so much! I personally have not sprayed flowers with a sealer, but I do know of other pressed flowers artists who do! Their final pressings look just as beautiful!

[@jonaeflure]

Great video! Thank you. Jade plants are very hardy and easy to grow. By the looks of the leaves on yours it appears to be under watered. When succulent leaves look like yours do it means there dont have enough moisture in them. The best way to water house plants is to fill your sink with 3 to 4 inches of water and put as may pots in the sink together as you can fit. Leave them in the sink for 20 minutes then remove them. The roots will absorb the water through the bottom on the pots drainage hole. Watering like this usually only needs to be done once a month with succulents.

[@sundaysunshine]

Thanks so much for the information! My jade plant looks much better now, I *think* I've learned how to care of it now!

[@laurabethneuman1011]

I love your videos! I personally found that cardstock doesn't work as well as printer paper. It wasn't as absorbent so more of my flowers became moldy and I noticed the colours weren't as vibrant.

[@sundaysunshine]

oh no!! I will keep that in mind when recommending papers to use then! I'm sorry it didn't work out for you!

[@christinemylinh]

Ohh what a difference it makes to press a fresh flower versus an older one! 🤯

[@sundaysunshine]

I know right!!? Just a small timeline adjustment can make such a big difference!

[@SpringVioletta]

Such a gentle person…thank you for sharing with us all. Your energy is so soothing and kind 🌸

[@sundaysunshine]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@agds91078]

Thank you for another flower video our flower pressing queen ❤

[@sundaysunshine]

Hahah! Thank you!!!

[@lingyo336]

Hi, I just came across your video and I found they are helpful. I just start to learn how to press the flowers. Could you show how to press the flower "morning glory" in the future? Thanks a lot!

[@sundaysunshine]

So happy your found these videos! Yes, I will add that to my list!❤️

[@lingyo336]

@@sundaysunshine Thank you!

[@livinginlebanontn]

I love this! I’ve been getting super frustrated trying to press thicker flowers (most recently, Zinnias). Any tips?

[@sundaysunshine]

Zinnia are so beautiful, but I haven't had a chance to press them myself yet! What I would do is take out some of the petals in the front and cut down the center so that you can press the flower whole! I hope this at least helps to get you started! Let me know how it goes!

[@mohammadthoughts]

Thanks alot for your answers

[@ejsrn724]

How has your experiment with cotton cloth gone? Does it press and reuse well?

[@sundaysunshine]

I love using the cotton fabric! For larger flowers, I use paper between the flower and fabric to avoid the imprint of the fabric onto the flowers, but it's just a personal preference!

[@EA-lo1nw]

I was watching a bunch of home gardening videos and clicked on one of the suggestions list. So calming watching you handling those beautiful delicate flowers so didn't even think twice to subscribe. Keep it up!

[@sundaysunshine]

I'm so glad my videos found my way to you! Thank you so much for subscribing and the kind words!

[@farichstyowati6212]

Hai, I like your videos thanks. Recently, I have tried pressed flowers. At first, the flowers pressed well and the color too, then it turned into brown color day by day. It was fresh while I pressed it. What should I do? I am so sad watching my pressed flowers getting brown 😞 help me please, it is so frustrating😞

[@sundaysunshine]

Thanks for question! I know it can be frustrating and I hope you don't give up on the craft! Flowers will naturally brown and discolor, it's part of the process. However there are way to slow it down, keeping you flowers away from direct sunlight and away from humid spaces will help tremendously. I also have a video that shows how I store pressed flowers to make sure they last as long as possible: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3zCeKuohriUqKcfeature=shared I hope this helps!

[@farichstyowati6212]

Thanks for the answer!@@sundaysunshine I will try your tips and not to give up!! Have a nice day😇

[@nashanasha3768]

How long do you leave the flower in the press? Or do u press it and then take it out immediately after?

[@sundaysunshine]

It really depends on a lot of factors for how long a flower will be in the press. Don't be afraid to open your press and gently run your finger over it to see if it's fully done! For flowers that I don't immediately use, I store in a binder sandwiched between paper! I hope this helps!

[@EEC350]

helpful, thank you!

[@missyjinx2268]

My son got married just two days ago. My daughter in law wanted her bouquet pressed. We can’t afford a company doing it. It’s mainly white roses and eucalyptus. Never done a bouquet before. Any suggestions?

[@sundaysunshine]

Congratulations to you and your family! I have a video coming out to tomorrow about pressing wedding bouquets! It'll have useful information to help you get started!

[@missyjinx2268]

Thank you! And I can’t wait to watch it.

[@zanadavenport8574]

Where do you get your floating frames from? And how do you avoid mold?

[@sundaysunshine]

Hi!~ I've used a few floating frames but unfortunately most of them are discontinued. I will link what I can! This is the first floating frame I ever purchased. I find with frames like these that don't have a border piece dust can easily get inside but it's very user friendly: smile.amazon.com/AITEE-4x6%EF%BC%8CClear-Double-Sided-Frame%EF%BC%8CMagnetic-Display-%EF%BC%883pcs/dp/B089QFHF23/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2QI9CZG7OAAPE&keywords=AITEE+Acrylic+Picture+Frame+4x6%EF%BC%8CClear+Double-Sided+Photo+Frame%EF%BC%8CMagnetic+Photo+Frames+Desktop+Display.&qid=1665095489&sprefix=%2Caps%2C393&sr=8-4 I also sell my own floating frames that come with Polaroids and pressed flowers for you to create your own personalized frame: www.wearesundaysunshine.com/shop/p/diy-kit-5x7-custom-polaroid-pressed-floral-frame I've found that Amazon, Target, Etsy and sometimes even thrift stores have a good selection of floating frames! To prevent mold, I change out the papers during the pressing process and store them with silica beads or sandwiched between paper to draw any potential moisture that may affect the flowers. I hope this helps!

[@imustbeonanotherplanet8669]

I start to press flowers to make gift to my boyfriend for our anniversary, i have a homemade press (i started with books) and put the flowers between paper. But still my flowers aren't beautiful like yours, idk why. I cut them on the moment and then put them in the press, but still the colors fade away. My last red flowers have become brown and i don't understand why

[@sundaysunshine]

I understand the frustration! I've learned that colors will change, reds especially can turn a dark purple or brown. If you give it another try, compare the color you get from pressed single petals to whole flowers and adjust your process from there! It really is a journey! If you don't like the colors you can color enhance by painting them with a diluted pigment. I don't have experience in doing this but KZbin has many great resources! Best of luck!

[@taniaramos383]

Do you recommend watercolor paper sheets ?

[@sundaysunshine]

Yes! I love using watercolor paper since it's so absorbent, it can be costly though which is why it isn't my preferred material.

[@arielledecker1324]

I have been successful with roses and such, but I’m having a hard time trying to find a method to press lilies. Please help!

[@sundaysunshine]

Hi! I made a video showing how I press lilies! Check it out : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHameGBvr5V9g7c&ab_channel=SundaySunshine

[@Miastrong930]

I heard you can used unprinted news print paper. Is that true?

[@sundaysunshine]

I haven't tried it myself, but if the paper is absorbent then it's possible to use! Let me know how it goes!

[@mohammadthoughts]

I really want to know a bout the prices per one bouquet ? as average

[@sundaysunshine]

Thanks for your question! Do you mean how much does it cost to get a bouquet preserved by a professional? This really can depend on their experience, availability and special offerings but I've seen this cost between $200USD - $800USD+. If you mean how much does a bouquet of flowers cost, it can range from $10USD - $20USD+! I hope I was able to answer your question!

[@susankwon8300]

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[@Flushual]

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[@sundaysunshine]

Thanks so much for the honest feedback! I agree! I’m going to be purchasing an external mic soon to help with the audio because I know it can be better! I’m always learning!❤️

[@jennasosa7740]

Watercolor paper is good for pressing flowers.

[@sundaysunshine]

I absolutely agree! Compared to other paper options, watercolor paper is definitely an investment!

[@rsiviam]

Hi Girl. I really like the information you are providing. But the fact that you are constantly looking down to whatever you are doing outside the camera view is so distracting and it gives me the feeling you are not really taking your viewer seriously. So, in future videos, please look at your viewer. 😊

[@sundaysunshine]

Hi, thanks for the tip! I'm very grateful for my viewers, I'm just not comfortable with talking to a camera yet! I'm learning and growing everyday so thanks for your patience!

[@Edible_Kittens]

She’s educating and a ton of info for free. “Gives me the feeling you are not really taking your viewer seriously” girl it’s not that serious. Lmao.

[@sundaysunshine]

@@Edible_Kittens Thanks for sharing that perspective! I was initially taken back by the original critique but I realized it up to me to determine if it resonates or not. Constructive criticism is welcomed as long as it's not malicious or demeaning, because it helps us to see new perspectives. Thank you for your support!

[@dianesheehan8225]

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