How to Dry Flowers, for Putting in Resin Shocking Results!

[@sherrillgammon3366]

Great comparison and thanks for the tutorial Steve. I tried this for several months last summer and fall and came to the same conclusion that the sand silica is better all around. It’s particles even turn dark orange when they can no longer absorb moisture but the microwave will dry them out so you can re-use them.

[@blue_moon6490]

Just a tip. If you want the freshest roses, give the head of the rose a squeeze. If it’s hard, you know it is fresh. If the head is soft, if is old. 😉

[@nl7023]

I can’t thank you enough for your videos. I’m going to resin my late father in laws flowers from his funeral and incorporate them into our garden and I’ve learnt so much watching your videos. If I hadn’t watched your flowers I would never have known I had to dry them out. Very naively presumed they would be preserved in the resin. Thank you again as you have helped so much.

[@hollypierce3076]

I love to listen to you speak! You are so positive and you've got the best accent! (I live across the pond in America)💚💚 I also absolutely love to watch your crafts!!

[@christinaperson1168]

So happy to see this product! I haven't had much success in drying flowers for all the reasons you mention. I will definitely be getting some of this silica sand! Thank you Steve!!!

[@vickyewilliams5764]

I am so glad I found this video! I need to dry flowers from a baby shower! Thank you

[@maem8860]

I was just starting to look into drying methods to use more floral things in my resin and this came in super handy! It definitely helped make my decisions in saving a few bucks, so I'll now happily spend the little bit extra for the awesome results! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

[@sandrafranklin5904]

I 100% agree. I have used both. I ran out of the sand and could only get the ball. The ball’s ruined a batch of roses. I have had fantastic results with the sand.

[@margaretzuelke9761]

I wish I had known all this before my sister's funeral. I'm going to have to buy fresh flowers & dry them with wisedry because all of my flowers have dents, petals have fallen off, and colors have gone darker or yellow. Thanks to you, I know that I haven't really done anything wrong except use the wrong product. I really appreciate you!

[@IdratherbeinHobbiton]

Thank you so much for this wonderfully informative video! I've recently received a beautiful rose and want to preserve it somehow but have never worked with resin before. Now I know I may be able to just dry the rose and keep it for later when I'm comfortable working with resin. That is, if I can get the good silica gel sand in time before my rose starts to wilt!

[@PerfectlyImperfectByCyndy]

Thank you for Steve. You've given me the confidence to try drying flowers from my property! This week give me great pleasure & relaxation from my anxiety & depression 🤗

[@kandicarter9634]

I just want to say a huge thank you. I am a resin Newby. I randomly stumbled across one of your videos and that's how I got hooked. I re watch as needed before trying something new. This particular video I watched a ton and the end results were just amazing. I made a keepsake with my daughter's prom corsage flowers. I do not use KZbin often so I have no clue how to or if I can send a picture. But anyways THANK YOU SO MUCH! I love watching all your resin videos and learn so much from you.

[@Ashley-cv8bd]

Wow, that was a big difference. They looked so much prettier!

[@SandySez]

I had to use the pellets after a funeral once, could not stand them (for the same reasons)! I like the old-style sand/granules MUCH better.

[@dottieb2862]

Thanks so much! I just dried my Granddaughter’s first prom flowers 4 days ago. I had to use a finer ball type sand on half of the flowers . 3 days ago my Wisedry sand came in. Now I will be able to do my own comparison.

[@pamgillum5689]

Great demo.

[@jessieok7543]

Thanks for honest explanation

[@joannaherrick2215]

I love watching your videos, you give me such inspiration to do beautiful things. Hopefully someday I can afford to do them. Thank you

[@joannaherrick2215]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts yes, and I love that about your videos as well!

[@yasmintapia9238]

Thanks Steve...ur videos r so perfect n full of information

[@dollybrown1993]

WOW what a difference!!! I may even eventually try my hand at drying flowers.... Haven't been successful at it in the past!! So I've always just bought them when I needed to put flowers in anything. Who knows.... Maybe I can learn yet!! Stay safe and stay crafty!!! 👍👍🔔🔔🦋🦋

[@Nikki4201000]

I love watching your videos! I watched this one awhile back but decided to come back and watch again today because I'm drying out my Valentine's day roses from my husband so I can put them in some epoxy. Your videos are so helpful and informative! Also, you were cracking me up slinging that rose around while trying to get the little balls out of the middle 😂😂😂

[@suzettelombard]

Oh my goodness, I subscribed to your channel about a week ago. And I am gobsmacked by your amazing creativity and knowledge! Thank you so much for sharing all the information, I am still learning and I am addicted to your videos! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ketokat333]

Can the silica gel be reused ?

[@காரிகா]

yes you can recharge it my heating in the oven

[@heatherc6512]

Thank you! So glad this popped up b/c I was just looking into drying roses and flowers last night! So glad you did a comparison b/c I was not sure which one to get.. now I do!

[@roberttaylor9491]

Thank you!! Love it!! When I get done I will send picks!

[@bloodycreekdesigns1419]

Fab comparison

[@ramonalucas2642]

Thank you so much for the testing. You have answered all the questions I had. I am happy that you try the product side by side so that we can judge the product as well. You make my day on both of your channels. God bless you and your family and furbabies.

[@Werthecountrygirls]

Thank you so much Steve I spend alot of money doing comparisons and since I’ve started watching your videos I’ve learned so much and saved a fortune🙏❤️

[@The_finestsocialworker]

This video was right on time! You must be a psychic 😂😂. Thanks Steve!

[@THEAPRILFOOL-1983]

My sister loves your channel

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

Thanks for the comparison 👍.

[@glendahenson]

Thank you Steve for sharing this comparison on the two products. I have tried using another brand before and it only made my flowers fall apart. I am so excited to try this and if I can use the microwave for a quick method is a bonus.

[@Kindley601]

Thank you! Just what I needed.

[@moirasharpe2541]

They are beautiful. I did some recently with the sand, they turned brown. Could it be because l forgot about them and left them in 6 weeks !?

[@Brandywine6969]

Those red roses are so beautiful. I love the red flowers at the bottom in the next part too. Is that some kind of sunflower?

[@lizzie511958]

Thanks Steve amazing difference 😃

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome steve McDonald

[@crofterlass3459]

Great video...Do you spray them after drying ..tk u

[@beverlywalker8215]

Thank you so much for the product comparisons! I, too, didn't care much for the lil drying balls and there are many flowers that don't do well in the microwave, plus I figure excessive use isn't good for the nuker either. I'll definitely be getting a big bag of the WiseDry to do up the flowers this year. Thanks again!

[@Sambone09]

Thoughts on using an air fryer to dry roses out? I read you can dry them out in 15 minutes..?? Tia

[@reinettemarais6868]

Hi Steve I do find that the wise dry leaves a fine coat of sand on the flowers and it is a struggle to try and brush it off

[@vickicole2485]

What a great informative video. I’ve been tempted to try drying my own flowers, but have always been slightly intimidated by the process but this looks super easy! And it’s a good excuse for me to buy ice cream 😂

[@vickicole2485]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts this has made my day!!

[@sandyeubanks4972]

Thanks for your help

[@catherinekenny6500]

Great video and just what I needed to see...thanks Steve 😊

[@catherinekenny6500]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts it's quite amazing isn't it 😲

[@angelajee4099]

Thank you Steve, so interesting. Haven’t tried drying flowers yet myself but I read that you can also use semolina powder. I wonder if that works as well as the Wisely sand.

[@ellenroe3777]

I am in Australia can you use silica crystal cat litter

[@nowirehangers2815]

Yes

[@alicedowntherabbithole4226]

Love it thanks!

[@dparker6706]

Do you know if not covering the container effects the drying of the flowers? Thanks for sharing

[@karenkirkpatrick8809]

Should the roses feel a little crisp if dried properly?

[@suewarnes9469]

Thank you Steve for the comparison. I do use Wisedry but haven’t tried the microwave method. What the heck would you dry in the balls? Seems it’s not suitable for flowers. 😁👍🇬🇧

[@debrajol3585]

I’ve seen preppers buy the larger bags. They put a spoonful or two into the mesh bags and drop them into food items like beef jerky, oatmeal packets or things that will clump, for long storage. Also in humid areas the dried flowers get damp over time so a little bag keeps them from molding. It’s much cheaper in bulk bc those tiny packets are expensive. 👌

[@artisanganwar]

Can we use silica gel multiple times?

[@ivamanral989]

I just put my silica balls in the blender and seived the dust... It became silica sand and works the same now!

[@rosietass7988]

Hello I have a silicone resin heart that I made but I don’t have a stand for the heart what do you suggest thank you

[@MoniqueAO888]

Thanks for the info !!!

[@annaharder8288]

Can you reuse the silica gel sand

[@susancrushton7419]

We have tried with david austin roses our daughter hasn't had much success with this variety. Any advice be welcomed?

[@nancel8196]

Thanks for the video. Does anyone know if flowers can be pressed after drying in silica?

[@deb1395]

Love this video! Thankyou! Honestly I just discovered you this weekend and have been binge watching your videos all weekend! They are all soooo amazing, entertaining and informative. I have so many plans now... just waiting for my Amazon order...😯💰

[@robertalordagarcia9992]

Tyfs,you are awesome

[@rjmiser]

Interesting comparison! I've never dried any myself before so I'll definitely put the gel on my list to use when I feel like trying it out! ^.^ Never need an excuse to eat ice cream! even when it's freezing outside! haha

[@jayamalapihu9808]

Hi, can we reuse the silicone sand for drying again ?

[@artobsessionbybarbara2953]

Thanks Steve this was very informative I will be purchasing the silica sand 😘🦋

[@christinebartleson3838]

Thank you so much for this video. I do have a question. Can you reuse the sand time after time or do you have to throw it out?

[@cymorilgray1891]

You can also dry with table salt too. Much cheaper!…. But very important tip. DO NOT SEAL container with flowers/Salt as the salt will clump up as it absorbs moisture. Just leave with lid off or I actually cut slits in my lid and pop in airing cupboard out of the way for 1 week.

[@mingyue1586]

@@cymorilgray1891 Does it work on both Rose's and flowers? And does the color fade? Please answer, Silica gel is not available and I really want to keep this bouquet

[@sadist8902]

Does it really work? Just normal salt? I’m planning to do this for my grandma’s funeral flowers, but it’s all so sudden that I don’t have time to test before doing the real thing.

[@SylverZone]

Have you ever tried semolina to dry flowers? I saw it used on the Sveta Fresh channel and seemed to work quite well. I too did not like the Silica Balls. Very disappointing. Couldn’t find the Silica Sand so grateful for the link for that. 🙏🏻

[@marylouruss1087]

Hi there. Can you dry them with the stems still attached ? Have a great weekend.Take care

[@renisresin4741]

Hey Steve can you reuse the wise dry sand like you can the beads by putting it in the microwave?

[@gaftonsteel]

@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts have you tried mixing the silica into resin directly and see what happens?

[@Rebevaillan]

Thank you for this. Very informative❤️

[@skullionchild]

Thank you

[@sheilacrews3761]

Steve, thank you so much for sharing the two different silica gels, crystals vs. sand. I have a question about doing a re-pour of a sphere I did. I am very upset with the end product because I did have to wet sand, polish, now one side that is clear, I do have a few craters, but the one side is hazy. Can I do a re-pour?

[@Owsley33]

Do you think you could pulverize the balls in a blender before using?

[@craftylittlerthings]

I bought a huge tub of the little balls from Amazon and it wasn't very expensive, though I think I'll have a go at the powdery one!! Can't wait to see the microwave one! Hugs x Ann x

[@artcraft2893]

I pay 24PLN(5,60USD) for 1kg

[@margaretzuelke9761]

That is so much easier than how I've been doing it! I've been propping up the pyramid mold to fill each side, which takes forever! I will definitely be making a silicone insert so I can get it done in a fraction of the time! I just got into making pyramid "lamps" just as the season was closing last year. I just put the lights in the resin. So if something happened to the lights and they wouldn't work anymore, you can't fix them. Using an insert to save on resin also solves the broken lights problem because they're not attached to the pyramid! Genius!

[@catherinedavis1690]

Maybe some people are trying to dry roses without having to cut them in pieces so they can keep them in a vase as a dried flower arrangement. Do you know of a good way to do that also?

[@nowirehangers2815]

Hang the bunch upside down spray with hair spray when dry last forever if you’re gentle

[@shelly-7236]

We're would I find the silick sand please?

[@melissairwin7616]

Can the silica be reused?

[@resinfantasia6293]

Can I refine the silica beads?

[@taragorman6434]

I know how to dry flowers. I just watched because your voice relaxes me.🥂

[@chaitragandhashilot3831]

How long does it lasts?

[@bonny9680]

You know that sand Steve, it gets everywhere 😉. Thank you, great video,will have to treat myself 😀 by any chance did you raid tesco after valentines? 😉

[@nowirehangers2815]

Crystal (silica) cat litter is a cheap option and is the exact same stuff

[@turnerlindab]

Good to know, I actually just put one african violet in cat litter crystals and another in the damp rid crystals to see if they would work

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@turnerlindab let me know ?

[@chaitragandhashilot3831]

Is the powder reusable?

[@Itsnoshicollection]

What he exactly using for drying flower

[@EpitomeofLexi]

Can you reuse the sand again once its used?

[@EpitomeofLexi]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts wow, okay thank you! I'm gonna put some on my wishlist.

[@veronika6136]

tell me pls.can you use artificial flowers in epoxy?

[@sabihapasha7901]

Why my flowers has turned black and gel has become wet... can you please help me out with it.

[@shannonkey1925]

I just lost my mom and want to preserve some of the flowers...after drying, can you show how to put them in resin?

[@shannonkey1925]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts ok thank you ...

[@shwetasinghal9297]

Can't we dry flower in sunlight

[@BinnaQazi-y9p]

So nyc

[@perentee77]

Why not use salt?

[@pamcullen537]

Can you leave the flowers drying for too long ?

[@TemperedStorm]

You've single-handedly proven which is the superior substance for drying flowers and leaves. There's no comparison; the sand does a more thorough job with less damage.

[@teenaleer6447]

👍

[@pbrpb4735]

Just dry sand would do.

[@donnamcdonald9]

That's the stuff I use, I think... looks the same, lost the packaging. You can re-charge it too can you not? But most definitely the better buy in your comparison tests. Xxx

[@RoxyPyy]

The best excuse for eating tons of ice cream is the calcium being good for strong bones! But I always say there is no need to justify ice cream!

[@rozcindylove4583]

wish I had watched this before buying the balls. cant get the beads out and my flowers after 6 days are so dried they have fallen to bits. They look like if I had just left them in the vase over time. It was my first time. A special bouquet and I am disappointed.

[@mandicoleman7433]

Who needs to have a reason to have ice creame. I'd rather b fat n happy than skinny, hungry n cranky lol