How to use glycerin with sola wood flowers

[@LobotomizedTeddyBear]

If you use distilled water, boil it and can the glycerin mix with water in a mason jar, you can keep it... The issue is mold taking into in tap water, because it's so much of a culture broth. Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@olgachurchill3889]

I bought sola wood flowers for my daughters wedding. Wedding is in July of next year.When would you recommend to start working on them. When should I soften them and when should I dye them.Or should I just put softener in dye. How far in advance can we make our bridal bouquet.TIA

[@kylieshoemaker3141]

Hi! Love your videos!! How do you dispose of glycerin? Also, how would you dispose of the mixture of glycerin and acrylic paint?

[@LobotomizedTeddyBear]

Hi, glycerin is actually a medicinal product that can be ingested, I would dispose of it the same as you do paint. If you don't have a lot, it'll dry out just the same as watery paint. I would just flush it down the toilet, because glycerin is often used as a suppository in it's solid (dried) form, so our pipes have seen a lot of it! If you have true pigments in your acrylic, such as those that can be toxic, dispose of the mixture after letting the water evaporate the same way you would normally. NileRed has a whole channel about lab cleaning that's called NileBlue but I'm a chemistry geek and I use glycerin as a way to make cake for my diabetic mom 🥰

[@sherriabbott9058]

You convinced me to use sola wood flowers for my wedding. 😊 Thank you so much. I'm an extreme newbie and finding that my flowers look... lol. Well kinda like stone washed jeans... please help! I think I'm using to much water, but maybe it's too much glycerin?

[@vikkigilmore9415]

This is perfect! And YOU are awesome! Love your delivery and style. :) THANK YOU!

[@lisarevalo6633]

I was waiting for this ! I've been experimenting with sola wood flowers to make my own wedding arrangements for next year and I really wanted my flowers to be soft . Thank you so much !

[@OhYoureLovely]

You are so welcome, glad you found it helpful!

[@jessicacorton1449]

@@OhYoureLovely First of all you are WONDERFUL!! My wedding is November 2021 and I have been stock piling flowers and filler! My question is do you have a recommendation of how to store the bouquets after I assemble them? Or if I should wait until it gets closer to my wedding date to put them together? Curious if the glycerin has any negative side effects as well - like mold for instance? Thanks and sorry for so many questions lol!

[@YourHairyGodmother]

@@jessicacorton1449 Yesss, I am in the search for the answer to this same question too! I want to make all the bouquets in advance but I don't know if there may be a negative side affect to dying and assembling them TOO early! (i.e. It's Nov 2020 and my wedding isn't until May 2022)

[@sarahl8632]

@@jessicacorton1449 I know this is late and you said ur wedding is in November but my wedding is October next year so I've been doing research and have chosen to do sola flowers and Oh, You're Lovely has answered this thankfully!! You can make them as early as you want! Of course, save any real preserved greenery until closer because if it gets humid on them while being stored it can weep, i.e. drip any color it has and ruin the piece. I don't think KZbin will let me link so if you go to the ohyourelovely 's website and search "how far in advance" the first blog post should help! Cheers and congrats! X

[@sarahl8632]

@@YourHairyGodmother I know this is like a year later but hopefully this hells- my wedding is October next year so I've been doing research and have chosen to do sola flowers and Oh, You're Lovely has answered this thankfully!! You can make them as early as you want! Of course, save any real preserved greenery until closer because if it gets humid on them while being stored it can weep, i.e. drip any color it has and ruin the piece. I don't think KZbin will let me link so if you go to the ohyourelovely 's website and search "how far in advance" the first blog post should help! Cheers and congrats! X

[@susanferro4234]

Thank you for your guidance, can l use acrylic colours for dying the flowers

[@brandikiser1732]

If you dye the flowers using the glucerin, are they still good to use as diffusers? Livw your videos!

[@sylvieslaninova8394]

Thank you for the great video. Would it be possible to use vegetable glycerin? I've read one company is using it for their moss walls and floral art. And they say it's natural way etc. Do you think it would work the same? Thank you

[@janinelew2483]

Thank you for saying not to add glycerin if you're using an airbrush. I was wondering about that. I found your channel when I was researching airbrushes. I never heard of sola flowers. Now I'm hooked!

[@OhYoureLovely]

It took me only working with them once to fall head over heels in love with them so I get it! Happy crafting!

[@janinelew2483]

@@OhYoureLovely I have two 7 year old girls in my home daycare. I thought a cute simple arrangement would be perfect for them to do for Mother’s Day. Could that be a good activity for kids?

[@OhYoureLovely]

@@janinelew2483 100%. you could have the girls dip dye the flowers (think of it like dyeing easter eggs) or have them paint the flowers with watered down paint or water colors. Last year I had my 5 kids on FB lives with me crafting with the flowers and later this month I will be sharing some mother's day projects on FB Live in particular if you ever want to check us out there!

[@OhYoureLovely]

Also I was just told by my kids that they would like to do a KZbin tutorial with me so that may be coming soon as well!

[@angeljanet23]

Thank you for all of the great information. I placed my first order yesterday, so excited.

[@OhYoureLovely]

So excited for you!!!! Thank you for your order ♥️

[@SJ_mommabear]

I'm a furniture artist and just found sola flowers, and oh the things I could do with these! 😍 Have you tried the glycerin water mixture with chalk paint? I love that they aren't fragile. That was one of my fears about putting it on furniture. TIA

[@OhYoureLovely]

I havent tried using chalk paint mixed with glycerin. I would imagine it would work in a similar way as it does with acrylic or latex paint

[@boskoestoys3124]

Is is better to dip the flowers in the glycerin prior to paint or add it into the paint mixture?

[@paigesneed5346]

Thank you for making this video! I didn't buy enough Sola softener with my previous order. Where can I buy glycerin? There are so many different types! Baking glycerin, soap glycerin, vegetable glycerin what's the difference and which kind should I chose?!

[@OhYoureLovely]

We use vegetable glycerin. The one I showed in the video is palm derived but I don't think that is as important just the vegetable part is important ♥️

[@dianso]

Am new to sola and i love your vids! Thank you

[@OhYoureLovely]

Thank you so much!

[@kaelynschannal613]

So. First off, your channel is so helpful and inspiring! With that said, what would you suggest when using glycerin on Sola flowers in a dry climate? Would you use a mix of higher glycerin or higher water? I want the floral arrangements to look/ feel as close to real as possible I live in CO, my wedding will be in May, and the climate here is typically DRY. Thanks in advance!

[@OhYoureLovely]

I dont know that I would add much more glycerin to the mixture but it would be a fun experiment for you to try a few different ratios. I am in Wisconsin so it is a mixed bag of weather

[@aprildistel2998]

Thanks for the info. Quick question. How much glycerin will I need if I want to soften 500 colored flowers? We're using them for a quinceanera and I want to make sure I have enough. Thanks in advance!

[@OhYoureLovely]

A little bit goes a long way so you wouldnt need the size bottle I have for sure. A normal size glycerin bottle should be absolutely fine.

[@chrisbettini8530]

Can you use this same technique on roses? My husband gave me kaleidoscope roses and I want to preserve them and do something with them. Thank you!

[@adriam460]

Hi! Thank you for sharing this wonderful info! What type of glycerin do you use? From vegetable or petroleum? Do you know if it’s possible to preserve small pumpkins with glycerin? Thank you

[@OhYoureLovely]

I only use vegetable glycerin. I have never attempted to preserve pumpkins so I cant give any insight on that.

[@mommakat4615]

Thank you soo much!! I was in tears trying to make a bouquet because they were crumbling everywhere and it wasn't turning out! You just saved me ALOT of heartache and frustration!! 💜🌹

[@OhYoureLovely]

Glad I could help!

[@taylorsmith9114]

Hi love this video , I want to do this but make my roses gold! Would you reccomend spraying the roses before or after the preservation process? ❤️

[@OhYoureLovely]

Are you preserving real flowers? I sadly dont have experience with that. If you are wanting to make one of the sola wood flowers gold it would depend how you are dyeing the flowers. If it is dip dyed you could add the glycerin in the paint. If you are airbrushing or spraying them with something like spray paint I would spray glycerin on them afterwards.

[@Baeusoarrogant]

Does this only work with sola flowers? And can you preserve the flowers without acrylic paint?

[@stevepatel1538]

Quick question, how do you color those flowers?? Do you put the color in the glycerine water solution, or color the flower head?

[@stevepatel1538]

Also, why do the flowers turn brown?? I feel like they die every time I try to preserve them. Btw loved your video.

[@timothymitchell8310]

Thanks so much! Could you sub the glycerin with honey? What are your thoughts please?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I dont honestly know!

[@kristennguyen2280]

I love this video! This isn't a specific glycerin question, but what are your thoughts on using Sola Wood Flowers and dried greenery for a bridal bouquet? I have a couple hundred sola flowers but wanted to try and use dried greenery instead of the fake greenery. What are your thoughts?

[@OhYoureLovely]

hey! (sorry for the delay in responding back!) you can absolutely used preserved or dried greenery you just want to be careful for things like preserved eucalyptus depending on a temperature/humidity level changes things like that can weep and then you will have a release of dye from the greenery that could stain things. I would do a bit of research but it is something that people do for bouquets.

[@meganmorafuentes1365]

I made my bridal bouquet with sola wood flowers and a mixture of preserved and artificial greenery and I love it! I used preserved/dried eucalyptus, lavender, bamboo, and boxwood, with a preformed cascading artificial bunch of greenery to make the base.

[@feliciataylor6147]

Great video! I’m feeling more prepared to dye my flowers after every video I watch! How much paint and how much water/glycerin solution should I mix together to dye the flowers? Thank you!!

[@OhYoureLovely]

I normally do 1-1 paint and water and then a smidge of glycerin (it comes down to about 8 parts of the water/paint mixture to 1 part glycerin)

[@jilziewentz453]

If i have already dyed my flowers in the acrylic paint and water it will be fine to spray on the flowers with the glycerin and water mixture?

[@OhYoureLovely]

Yes you can!

[@amofae3434]

When using these flowers on wreaths that will be outdoors for extended times, do the flowers need an acrylic clear coat to slow down fading, water damage, etc? Does that work with the softener still?

[@CarolHuffclhdwh]

I would like the answer to that question also !!

[@pattybrinilifecoach]

Where did you buy the big gallon of glycerine? and how much did you pay for it? I can't find any in my area.

[@OhYoureLovely]

I got it off of amazon

[@LobotomizedTeddyBear]

Can I just use pva glue? Or it's best to use an acrylic medium?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I have never tried so I am not sure how well it would work

[@valeriemedina.drawingonspirit]

OMG amazing great information!!!!

[@OhYoureLovely]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brandimiller5329]

Have you adjusted your glycerin to water ratio since filming this episode? I’m contemplating doing wood flowers for my son’s wedding (Nov 2022) and want to start dying now so I have plenty of time. Can they be stored and retain their color and softness using this method?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I still do a 1:8 ratio (one part glycerin, eight parts water). color and softness for flowers I dyed months (and months) ago are still doing great!

[@CarolHuffclhdwh]

Hope you will answer me - can you use the glycerin and dye when dying or when can you spray with glycerin and water - can you do all at once ?

[@OhYoureLovely]

You can add glycerin into the dye mix (thats what I do most often) and you can spray them with a bit more of a water/glycerin mix if they feel a bit too stiff once fully dried. Hope that helps!

[@CM-jk5tf]

Is your ginormous glycerin jug the same as the bottles we receive in our beginner kits? Thanks for the tutorials.

[@OhYoureLovely]

Hey! we just started offering glycerin today actually (you might be thinking of a different company) which the glycerin I show in this tutorial is also vegetable glycerin that we now carry

[@sarahwilliams5065]

Can I soften my flowers, then dye them later?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I like to mix my glycerin into my dye because the dye is what makes the flowers a bit more brittle. If you soften them first they may still be a bit crunchy after the dye is on top potentially. But you can give it a try and see if it works for you!

[@victoriadelfonsofrancisco8827]

How long will the water + glycerin mixture keep in a container?

[@OhYoureLovely]

A couple days depending on a few factors. If you use distilled water it may last a few days longer

[@elwayg]

If you have already dip dyed flowers, can you add them to a water/glycerin mix to soften them after they have dried?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I like to do a spray down of the water/glycerin on pre-dyed flowers vs a full dip dye into the glycerin solution but that is just a personal preference.

[@김진희-z1z]

Many thanks for your great information

[@CM-jk5tf]

New to Sola wood flowers, can the dye be reused again?

[@OhYoureLovely]

You can store the paint in a sealed container. Eventually the paint will go bad you will know because the smell of the paint will change

[@lorealmontgomery2807]

I have well water that is treated, is that okay to use?

[@OhYoureLovely]

You can give it a try!

[@jendifi3073]

If you only had a 2oz bottle, how much water would you need?

[@cristinagonzalez6038]

Hi!!! What do you recommend to soften flowers that I would want to leave natural wood? My wedding is boho with nudes and white and wood tones, so it would look cool to have some flowers not painted.

[@OhYoureLovely]

You could use the glycerin it might help a bit but the bark in particular can sometimes be pretty thick and the flower flowers keep their shape really well since they are a bit more rigid.

[@cristinagonzalez6038]

@@OhYoureLovely thank you SO very much for your reply!!! Love your videos and work, so glad I found you.

[@asrano88]

Can I still use warm water for better pigmentation?

[@OhYoureLovely]

You can try I always use room temp water but I think it is a personal preference

[@Pkd.99]

Thank you so much ❤️🌼🙏

[@sepeggyguy-ym8fj]

What is the name of glycerin you are using?

[@annakammeyer318]

If you happen to add too much glycerine to the water/paint mix and your flowers get that oily feeling, is there any way to rectify that? Like make them less oily after the fact?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I havent found a way to dry them out at all if they get too soft/oily sadly

[@myrthasalazar1542]

Hi.im new in this..I can't see the beginning of this video. So I don't know exactly the amount of water you used and glycerin.And my flowers are not soft as I want..pls.help me with that I'm a recent follower of you.and I am trying hard to understand what you are saying.because I am Latin and you ....heeeeey.you speak to fast for me.But I enjoyed a lot your tutorials...thank you!

[@OhYoureLovely]

Hi Myrtha I use a 1 to 8 ratio of water to glycerin ( so a lot of water and a little bit of glycerin) I hope that helps and I am sorry I know I am a fairly fast talker!

[@dawnsickels86]

What can you use instead of glycerine?

[@OhYoureLovely]

Some people have had luck with dawn dish soap I personally have had the best luck with glycerin

[@deniseleblanc1005]

I've seen some video's and they get their water very hot then mix glycerin in. why do they do that plz

[@GreenLadyDV]

Does the work for eucalyptus?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I have never preserved eucalyptus myself we work with suppliers that already preserve it for our shop. But I believe yes glycerin is part of the preserving process for eucalyptus.

[@angelarenae6557]

How much in advance do u make the water and glycerin before you can use it to dye the flowers

[@OhYoureLovely]

I typically dont store it and make it as I go when it comes to dyeing

[@elizabethguerrero8266]

Can you spray on water with glycerin to raw sola flowers or just to ones that are painted?

[@OhYoureLovely]

You can if you want. The flowers left raw are pretty soft and flexible but if you want to you can do a water/glycerin mist to soften them a bit

[@marissaewing2177]

My mom has lace on her dress will her wood flower bouquet snag her dress?

[@marissaewing2177]

Wedding dress*

[@OhYoureLovely]

It's never been brought up to us by any of our customers so I would think no it shouldnt be an issue at all.

[@yeseniac.7773]

Hello! Help please...does anyone know how long the mix of glycerin AND paint last? I dipped just a few flowers to experiment but wanted to save the leftover mixture for my next project, if possible. Thanks!

[@OhYoureLovely]

It typically lasts at least a week with a sealed top. When paint goes bad you will be able to smell the paint going bad. It's hard to described but once it happens you will for sure know it has gone bad.

[@lenamclong7884]

If u are allergic to glycerin plz plz be careful....I have tried to use it before and found out I am allergic.i get big giant knots under my skin from it so plz be careful

[@OhYoureLovely]

That's a very good point! Glad you are ok!

[@bobbiehanson5481]

Awesome!

[@madelinedeyoung5115]

Do you use regular glycerin or vegetable glycerin? Is there even a difference?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I always use vegetable glycerin not sure if there is a difference. Havent tried any other derived glycerin.

[@hotches16]

Does the water with glycerine need to be room temp or warm?

[@OhYoureLovely]

Ive never warmed it up normally room or tap temp

[@MissMolly3377]

What kind of glycerin is the best?

[@OhYoureLovely]

vegetable glycerin is what you want brand so far doesnt seem to matter

[@juliehiggins9995]

Do you use vegetable glycerin? That seems to be all I can find on Amazon.

[@OhYoureLovely]

Yes I use vegetable glycerin the one I use happens to be derived from palms .

[@seychelles44]

How long do the flowers last once done?

[@OhYoureLovely]

As long as the flowers are kept dry and out of direct sunlight they last a very long time I have some bouquets in my studio that were made years ago still looking great.

[@andreapowell5451]

thank you!!

[@deannefast8152]

Love the lab coat! 😂🤣💕

[@OhYoureLovely]

Hehe thank you ♥️ you know me just a little extra extra in all I do 😂

[@kimberlydemartino3794]

what is the ratio of paint to the glycerin and water mixture?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I typically do 1:1 or 1 part paint 2 parts water. Most of the time I am eyeballing it and dont actually measure

[@taniarose1173]

Thank you for this video! I have read/watched tutorial videos in the past where the glycerin is added to very hot water but now I see that this is not necessary. Do some use hot water simply so that it will dissolve faster?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I havent noticed a difference and my business partner's husband is a researcher and he didn't find a reason that hot/boiling water would be suggested in terms of mixing the two compounds.

[@elizabethtorres5082]

hello can i use vegetable glycerin ?

[@OhYoureLovely]

Yes you can, vegetable glycerin is what you want. It is derived from a few different sources I haven't found one better than other as long as it is vegetable

[@amaliamuthalif739]

How long the flower last with the glycerin?

[@OhYoureLovely]

We have been using glycerin for about a year now and havent seen any issues with the glycerin effecting the longevity of the flowers

[@cheriecriswell469]

Can you use Baby oil instead of glycerin?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I have never tried that but it might work in a similar way as the glycerin!

[@dianedavis5462]

Where do you get your glycerine?

[@OhYoureLovely]

we carry it in our shop now: ohyourelovely.com/collections/wood-flower-dye/products/glycerin-helps-soften-flowers

[@EricaRae76]

You're the cutest! And so smart!

[@OhYoureLovely]

You are so sweet thank you!

[@grace5817]

So happy to find you! I went through an add and bought a bunch of sola wood flowers and there is no information at all in the purchase! My question is just about how many ounces of acrylic paint are you adding to the water to dye the flowers?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I typically do 1:1 ratio of paint to water and then add a little bit of glycerin into my mix

[@grace5817]

Thank you!

[@victoriao4615]

Where do you get the glycerin?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I get mine off of amazon but you can also find it at your favorite local craft store (typically near the bath/candle section) and in the pharmacy/health care aisles as well

[@victoriao4615]

@@OhYoureLovely thank you, does it come in smaller sizes or only in gallon?

[@OhYoureLovely]

@@victoriao4615 You will find it in all sorts of different sizes you most likely wont need a huge bottle like I have

[@victoriao4615]

@@OhYoureLovely thanks, I can't wait to get my order to start being creative.

[@wandamae8909]

How do you use sola softener?

[@OhYoureLovely]

We have always just used glycerin to soften our flowers.

[@Pkd.99]

I am Ur kerala fan 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SugarAndCiderbyKatie]

Glycerin is fine for the conditioning process as you will then add dye or paint and cover the glycerin. But spraying glycerin on top of the flowers is a bad idea. Glycerin will become tacky over time and make the sprayed flowers attract dust that can then no be gotten off.

[@OhYoureLovely]

Interesting I have never experienced that! Good to keep in mind. Thanks for the information.

[@mackenzers08]

Do you have any recommendations on softening flowers that have rolled edges? I bought my flowers already, but my wedding isn’t until next fall.

[@OhYoureLovely]

I would probably dye easy to uncurl flowers with an airbrush (dont add glycerin) when you air brush the flowers its such a fine mist of paint on top of the flowers that normally (unless you get really close and get the petals really saturated) you wont have much uncurling and the flowers stay relatively soft. (we have a tutorial all about spray paint if you want to check that out)

[@mackenzers08]

Oh Youre Lovely what if they harden over the next year?

[@jayasreejayasree3613]

👌👌👌👌👌🥰

[@whitneyjohnson1530]

Is Gylcerin the same as the wood softener?