How To Press Flowers - 4 different methods 🌷🌻(Can they press in 15 seconds?)

🌼🌸🌺Four different ways to press flowers! A 4 week process using a flower press, 2 week in a book, 2 day microwave, and 15 second iron? Then my favorite/best way to press flowers
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[@thiccjoints8559]

I’m allergic to hickory trees and I had my sister press some hickory leaves and I put them in a frame in my room to show I’m not afraid

[@yuvalh4519]

Madlad

[@Luisa-mu9yw]

nice profile pic

[@matildacool3949]

that’s how you assert dominance

[@nathanr5737]

that’s some mad lad energy right there

[@seariakett4209]

*SICK POWER MOVE!* ▪︎▪︎▪︎ *You show those trees!* 🌳

[@guava7102]

If you ever decide to have children they’re going to be so lucky! because not only are you creative and crafty but you’re hella patient

[@ericd6549]

This comment is so random...a tad bit weird 😂

[@matheusmoreira4194]

I always think the same (except for the baby's part), he's literally the most patient person I've ever seen

[@guava7102]

Abb y idk it’s part of growing up 😂 now that most of my friends have children it’s all I hear about especially now with schools being closed.

[@xilfp7g813]

What a weird compliment

[@Elithia.m]

Children are a whole different level of patience lol

[@zonnm]

10 yrs later : "so here's my huge strainer that used to be a table"

[@jaderatliff179]

Haha right?

[@xocheerodriguez1235]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TrashiArt]

When I was 7 years old I used to collect flowers and put them between the pages of some huge books that I had read. Now after 8 years I opened the books. It still has the sweet essence of summer. It's so nostalgic 🌺✨

[@lilmissmonsterrr]

Sure Jan.

[@ericaheap]

wow that sounds lovely, I never pressed flowers as a kid but books were my best friend and that wave of nostalgia that brings you back can be a really cool feeling.

[@lumehaash8926]

I remember that, when my grandmother died, we found a bunch of pressed flowers in books in her sewing room. She was a big fan of everything botany. Also, damn, damn, the embroidery hoops with the pressed flowers ? Love that so so so much

[@jaderatliff179]

Aw that's so nice!!

[@nyanneko20]

great idea, since I rarely read my book I'll try pressing flower with my book, and wait untill I accidentally open it

[@juno9023]

microwaving wood and paper feels wrong

[@basicroots8278]

Ikr

[@mysticalmane3931]

Yeah

[@nika_bun1377]

it gives me so much anxiety

[@Foodfry122]

Don't worry, its fine. Once, I spilled water, like a litre of water on a book, and a teacher took it and placed it in the hot air oven for a bit. The book survived. Microwave oven is a lot better.

[@lucasgarcia8285]

I bet y’all microwave plastic 🤨

[@jamietaylor7856]

Tip! If you want to press flowers without actually buying a bouquet go to your local flower shops and ask if they have any flowers that aren't up to par that they might be getting rid of soon. I got some flowers that were broken off the stem or ones she cut to make a bouquet and couldn't reuse and she let me have them for free since she was going to throw them away anyways!

[@ShiningFinger005]

That is real good advice cause i don't like to pluck flowers and also don't get my hand on bouquets that often. It's also nice, to use flowers that are up for being discarded and not let them go to waste.

[@sadcena7204]

I accidentally pressed a flower with my ds when i was 8 years old

[@mariamarkova4798]

that's adorable

[@judas_riot]

😂😂😂 wow cool

[@coolbeans4881]

Love You how do you not know? Lol 😂

[@transentine]

@Love You Nintendo DS, it was a handheld gaming console popular in the mid 2000s :)

[@sadcena7204]

I appreciate that someone enjoyed my comment that they posted it on tumblr

[@daniellekehoe980]

Whenever my grandma sends me a card, she always includes pressed leaves & flowers

[@4plantsinthewindow]

what an angel!

[@crunchyjuice6418]

aw c:

[@cf8979]

Thats so very adorable 🥺🥺 c:

[@abriloyarce9036]

aww that's so sweet

[@randomstuff5193]

:))

[@yikeselise6060]

i love the fact you also show the ways you messed up, often people don’t show this in tutorials and cut it out but it’s good so i know to keep trying and what i might be doing wrong if it’s a common mistake so thank you!

[@oat6890]

I just put mine inbetween some parchment paper and put it in the bottom of a HUGE dictionary we own for some reason and then just forget :)

[@stefanie4114]

yeah! i put mine inbetween random books and find them a few years later hahaha

[@jaderatliff179]

Mine are currently under a box of cat litter lmao

[@jimoodaodaoadsmwoaimoaiaod2621]

I used eight books and in total, they weighed... NINE POUNDS

[@ratman8456]

Same

[@StrawberryMad6]

Pretty much the same for me too but wax paper and an old phone book with an old small suitcase on top for weight. And I don't mind waiting 2 weeks for them. I just do it all the time when I'm in the garden or when I get a bouquet. I have a drawer full so I can use them whenever now.

[@melinagonzalez1378]

i just remembered that i have a book on a shelf somewhere with 4 leaf clovers😂

[@AloeCloud]

Cool 🤩

[@blueheather6921]

Me too. But with Ginkgo leaves

[@darkstarrydia]

I pressed flowers in an old science book as a kid and they all molded lol

[@alyssachantaychampagne2773]

Updates people updates, what does years of flowers in books do?

[@clairejohnson1299]

I’ve recently taken up the hobby of flower pressing and I’ve found that using parchment paper or tracing paper instead of blotting paper/paper towels works best because I’ve had mold grow on the paper/towels. It also doesn’t mush the flowers as much/have flowers get stuck on the paper. It’s just what works best for me and can be a good alternative if you get a lot of moldy flowers like I used to

[@isabelrose7907]

You should totally make some stuffed embroidery hoops, they are a great substitute for air fresheners if you stuff them with flowers that give off a strong scent. I personally use dried lavender buds with a mix of dried white roses, the more you have in a room the stronger the scent. Might be a fun project :)

[@Sleipnirseight]

Awesome idea!!!

[@caystedman]

I recommend using newspaper or paper towels as blotting paper though newspaper is best. It absorbs a lot of moisture but doesn't hold it very long and the ink helps prevent mold from growing. Also great video, you did a great job and I appreciate showing what it looks like when you mess up.

[@sleepystitches]

For the wooden press it might help to add cardboard in the middle - so it's wood cardboard paper flower paper cardboard wood. The slight give in the cardboard might help keep them pressed but not squashed. Another option would be to dehydrate the flowers with uhh I think it's scilica gel? And then press. Anyways great content - you always make things look easy breezy.

[@nly]

I swear Shmoxd is reading my mind. I have flowers pressing atm, and then he uploads this :0

[@iregretmyname8983]

Omg thank you, you just reminded me I put flowers in my Spanish dictionary like 3 months ago. They came out very pretty by the way

[@caitlyn6090]

Okay... I had just googled information on pressing flowers and found this video. Never.... ever... ever... have I seen a more amazing intro than that. Well done, my friend

[@raiinhadecopas]

You can dry the flower just letting them hanging up side down for a week

[@nathalie9905]

True, but then they won't be flat

[@ohwhosnotthrowingawaytheir1175]

I have roses from my orchestra concerts and I actually pinned them to my wall so they dry and hang there until I take them down.

[@ohwhosnotthrowingawaytheir1175]

@GinaJiji not always! it really depends on the flower or herb you're trying to dry. if it's not delicate or light it's helpful to dry it down with a towel or put it in the sun before pressing.

[@ayuso8471]

@@ohwhosnotthrowingawaytheir1175 dude i live in arizona its 100 degrees daily and we get heatwaves 24/7 heck yes

[@moshadj]

My grandmother used to do this and make these intricate scenes with her pressings. Really takes me back.

[@jemmaisntcool]

I literally just bought flowers to press today..

[@miyamiya1726]

I feel you, I just found a flower I forgot I pressed in my art book yesterday... It's almost as if he knew...

[@rachelxioncahill]

Love this video! Learned some new methods that I’m excited to try. I’ve been pressing flowers for the past year using the book method and I love how they turn out. I keep all of my pressed flowers in a Tupperware container with layers of paper between them so I can stack them, and my favorite thing to do is open the container and smell the flowers because it smells like summer (which is a wonderful smell in the dead of winter). Can’t wait for the tutorials on how to make some of the things you showed at the end!!! 💖

[@isadora1727]

Hey, i know im a bit late here (lol) but i just put some flowers in a pile inside my heaviest books and I was wondering how long you used to leave them there

[@Lunareon]

I used to press flowers and autumn leaves a lot as a child. Not sure if I ever used them for anything though! Big old telephone directories were great for pressing stuff: the paper was thin and absorbent and the books were huge and heavy. We got a new one in the mail each year for free, so it didn't matter if I stained them with plants. Good ol' times. xD

[@twinklefart69]

I LOVE the embroidered tulle with the encased flowers. Can’t wait to see how to do that ☺️

[@olwenyappa8849]

“He cuts down trees, he skips and jumps he likes to press wild flowers....” ✨💕

[@angelam8719]

the embroidery hoops 🥺🥺

[@sena1113]

Embroidery and dried flowers are looking perfect together

[@rooky1014]

I really love how you show things that go wrong and then either have another go or say 'I think I know how to do that better now'. Idk, it's just realistic and useful and not a lot of other channels do that :) so thanks

[@solelybre11]

I appreciate that he didnt cut out the fails, thanks for posting

[@TheBluestflamingos]

I appreciate how he shows all his mistakes. It reassures crafters that it's okay if things go a little sideways, and demonstrates the pros and cons of each method. Eg, microwave is faster, but you might also burn the flowers

[@genevievechase9341]

Every time I’m trying to learn to do something I can’t find it on yours then BAM you made the most INFORMATIVE video with FOUR different methods. Thank you so much

[@peanutbutteryejam]

I recently graduated and my mom gifted me a bouquet (it was the first bouquet I ever received my whole life), and I’m planning to divide them to put into two frames, one for me, and the other for my mom! I hope this turns out well and she likes it🥰🥰🤞

[@carolinariera9139]

You’re the only channel where I’ve watched every single video like a maniac doing some crazy ritual

[@SarandipityStudios]

I love how you showed the whole process, mistakes and all! 🏵 🌼 💐

[@xchrysantha]

I like how low-key and laid back this video was, including the little mistakes made along the way. Thank you for sharing these methods!

[@glendyllcasia3475]

I love to press flowers and I actually just recently took some out of my make shift presser (lots of cardboard, sketchbook paper, and books) I’ve been wanting to make my own presser kit but I literally just need to DO IT!!! I appreciate seeing the crafts you ended up using the flowers with! So inspiring as always!!!

[@scribbledbysophie6589]

I was just looking for a tutorial on pressing flowers and am soooo glad I found this! You’re so cool!! Your videos are awesome

[@miricalshappen]

You’ve just earned a new subscriber! I know this video is a year old but it was the first one I clicked on when looking to do better at pressing my flowers (I keep them in a journal kinda a mix between a bullet journal and a diary) but I skimmed through your other videos too & I have to say I’m very impressed! You’re easy to follow. I’m also glad you show the mistakes too because it’s much more helpful! Love your content dude keep it up! 👏🏻 🎉

[@notafailure2138]

I still find some flowers I pressed when I was 6 or something in between pages of books here and there. It's a nice piece from a past which I guess I've grown to forget as each day passes.

[@ayeshaxyz00]

Thanks for the tutorials! My bf gave me a bouqet of flowers on my birthday and I want to press the flowers, put it in on my laptop case and to kept it as a memory. Super helpful video btw👏🏻

[@AloeCloud]

Definetly trying this 🌸💕 esoecially the notebook technique

[@destinyclifton1297]

wow we love an over achiever, drilling through the table, not once but twice! i see your dedication

[@riyapanchal4351]

I love the fact you didn’t give up and tried like 10 different ways, so I appreciate the effort, loved the video!

[@lias5499]

the holes in the table 🙈 ♥️ your nonchalance

[@patriciamunoz181]

The microwave method has saved the asses of many botany students hahahaha

[@lushsilver]

So true!!

[@markh1652]

I just pressed flowers like a week ago. I love this content.

[@Caroline28483]

A good tip is to put the flowers in between waxed paper/ parchment paper so they don't stick to the paper.

[@MonkeyTaco200]

BRYAN! Make overalls!!

[@MochiiiUwUxx]

This is literally so perfect!!😍😍😍😍 I have wanted to press flowers for so long!^-^

[@lakeishajoshy1059]

why do I love this channel? you do everything I once really wanted to, but gave up on 🤯

[@alzbeta8603]

both of the embroidery hoop diys ended up so amazing!!

[@bigtimefans100]

I love your aesthetic so much :") and I love that you put in your flops bc it's ab as real as it gets bc DIYing shit isn't always easy and don't always come out pretty the first time (but when they do the heavens sing *hwahhhh*)

[@pmorales21]

There are other methods (directly from my botanics class) like using alcohol with a cottonswap or putting the flowers between newspaper on a low oven with the door open for a few house. Or the true proven method without shortcuts (botanics professors notice the difference) of pressing the flowers between newspapers with weigh and changing the papers often.

[@evBeef]

ahhh i used to dry and press flowers loads as a child - blotting paper makes it work a bit better !

[@anniebell6846]

You surprise me with such weirdly wholesome content.

[@SunnyTheOpossum]

I prefer to weigh down my flowers with the holy bible- heavy literally, and figuratively.

[@ginnsmith6]

Man i am so glad the microwave and ironethods gave u as much trouble as it did me. I came up with the sketchboom method afterwords then found your video and im like yesssssdd!

[@Krisimiklos]

I’m kinda sorry, had to watch it twice, because I was painting the first Time and didn’t really pay attention, but your voice is just so relaxing !!!!!🥺.....

[@wifiandbillnye5345]

can we talk about the way Bryan pronounces tulle as "tooly"

[@valhekouneli5411]

I recommend using newspaper instead of regular paper. It does not matter that it has something printed on it. In my experience, the color does not transfer to the pressed item. You can also use toilet paper or paper towels as long as they are not in immediate contact with the pressed item. (So a layer of newspaper first, then layers of paper towels.) Add more layers! Additional layers add absorbance and ensure that all parts of the pressed item are in contact with some paper. This is essential for keeping the colors and avoiding mold. When some paper touches all parts of the pressed item, it does not get wrinkled, and it dries faster. Especially when using the flower press, it is essential to have many layers. I usually have five to ten layers of newspaper on both sides of the item. Thank you for making great videos! I've been following your channel for some time now.

[@Avak1ng]

For the iron method I only do it for about three seconds then move the iron to a new spot on the flower and it works amazing

[@faehwen]

My grandmother's flowerpress always had pieces of paper towel for flowers with more texture, or to keep from pressing them too much.

[@ky6734]

you are so cool!!!!!! i love how you use your crafting experience and technique to make really cool stuff in a more updated aesthetic, most of the time when i google craft stuff the examples are corny as hell but yours are MWAH PERFECT💋

[@aomami]

Thank you for filming the techniques that didn’t work. It’s so true and authentic.

[@a.chapel39]

This is super cool! I only knew about the book method, love the idea of faster ones. Looking forward to the upcoming project video, especially that candle one. Congrats on the dope sponsorship, dude!

[@abbyharrigan9712]

My bestfriend died a week ago and I wanted to save his flowers from his funeral this was helpful thank you

[@gabrielaaaa.]

I'm sorry for your loss :(( 🤍

[@MoonSolace1]

that intro is so dang trippy man, love it

[@racheltham]

That was so cool, I’m excited for all the mini tutorials that we’ll get out of this one! I feel like I’m in school getting ready for a bigger art project 🤓

[@eszter-ildiko]

Lol I've been pressing flowers for the last two days and then there's this video :D

[@ryanfire4176]

i love this guy, he has cool grandma vibes

[@bluetiger7454]

Really cool. I've been looking for ways to preserve sunflowers for a vase!

[@disgruntledgoldfish4650]

Rather than just putting the extra piece of wood beneath the planks as a spacer, you should use it as a buffer so you drill in to that instead of the table

[@alyssamiranda8658]

I’m in love with your techniques

[@tonydixon7541]

You should use the pressed flowers and put them in your homemade paper! :) Love your creativity!

[@dandani2]

I managed to burn them in the microwave and under the iron, love your tips this so I won't give up, thanks 👍

[@rebeccabrodkey]

Excellent summer arts and crafts activity

[@majmune4]

This video literally came out at the besttime for me!! Thanks :)

[@sabrinafausto4384]

Now I wanna put pressed flowers everywhere

[@anriroze11]

Next time use wood for the outer shell, put 2 layers of cardboard in between them and put your flower in there. The cardboard makes it much much easier to get the right amount of pressure

[@bigscruppy]

Highly recommend using regular kitchen parchment paper, it doesn't stick as much. For the things you made, try to avoid having them in direct sunlight bc the sun will slowly bleach the colour from the flowers. I had pressed flowers in glass that happened to.

[@kmt1941]

Love this! You're so creative

[@whishergirl04171999]

What’s funny is this cake at the exact moment I was thinking about finding a fast way to press flowers 👁👄👁

[@oscarkarais175]

Got my great grandparents pressed flowers from their wedding ❤️

[@mariapizzaa]

Easy diys or hard diys, i like all your content.

[@stigyanblue1442]

I've had excellent luck with the microwaved method. Though some flowers are too delicate to survive the process, they can't peel off the paper without breaking. Especially buttercups.

[@carfulomen]

super stoked for the future flower pressing diys! #shehastheTIME great video my dude!

[@angelbiscuits]

broe i was just thinking of pressing some flowers to make my mom a candle. bless u

[@thevoid3976]

If you have a clear phone case, try putting some pressed flowers in it! Especially, if you're into cottagecore and stuff like that

[@pb9611]

Those Denik notebooks are super cool

[@slinger6123]

if you’re gonna press them with them wood method you can add two pieces of cardboard (between the paper and the wood one on each side) and then they won’t get crushed or oxidised :)

[@Sleipnirseight]

How timely! I have a bunch of humongous leaves sitting under a stack of old textbooks right now. I absolutely love the embroidery and tulle piece, I might give that a shot!!!

[@MusicIsLikeDaylight7]

This is beautiful ❤️

[@calistawild3099]

You should use cardboard and paper in the wooden press! That way you can tighten it all the way and the cardboard stops the flowers from getting crushed by acting as a cushion. You can also put lots of layers of cardboard and paper in a wooden press and press loads of flowers at once!

[@ZifaM-gk2qx]

I'm so happy that I found your channel. Every thing you do is so so so inspiring. Thanks for sharing 💖

[@neverescence]

I think that the wood pressing method might be easier with some pressure clamps since those you can just squeeze until they're tight and they'll cover a larger surface area which would prevent warping.

[@sarahrose5748]

Thanks for this. Just started pressing wild flowers. Gonna have to try these

[@rinatopotato]

This is so very cool and cute, definitely gonna try this tomorrow

[@preciousclanton9244]

Him: And if you don't have something heavy, you can just put it under your mattress, and sleep on it. Me: YOU CALLIN' US HEAVY????

[@creekcult]

I like the 2 weeks ones the most, keeps the flower vibrant but still flat