Peeking at Pressed Flowers for Crafts and Arrangements - Part 1

[@mist4926]

that yellow one with the burst in center is beautiful

[@AlainaLee82]

I am going to use this idea for pressing flowers. The label idea is so good!

[@cynthiaesquibel3191]

Your vid popped up in my recommendations, and I'm so glad it did! I do many different crafts, but never even thought about pressing flowers and using those! I have several gardens throughout my yard and pressing never crossed my mind! Thank you for sharing your pressing knowledge and skills, I really can't wait for Spring now so I can start pressing flowers...yours are so beautiful, if mine come out half so well I'll be pleased. So many possibilities of things to do with these flowers...thanks again for inspiring us to use the beautiful and natural things all around us to create with.

[@mildredmartinez8843]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful dried flowers. You know their names! You are so delicate in handling them. Beautiful.

[@baejay798]

These are gorgeous!!

[@tinahallkvist8391]

Åhhhhhh Love it so much, i have dem spred all over in books, i must take your way 😍👏🏼 Thank You!

[@mist4926]

love the blue! you should slide a stiff papper under dried flower so it dosnt tare.

[@pattymiller6696]

I’m amazed at some of your dried leaves! Just beautiful! I need to do more!

[@duaasada]

you just melt my heart ..this is too beautiful

[@butterflymagicwithhottea9291]

I am spending some time watching your lovely videos.

[@shannonj4415]

Oh my gosh gimmie that book 😍😍😍

[@cathygillespie8395]

You explain so thoroughly. Thank you for the extra effort you put into you videos. I’ve learned so much from watching. You are the best!!!!💕💕

[@emsplace]

Appreciate the positive comment and that is what makes it all worthwhile. Thank you for watching, Em

[@noname-fy8wz]

Those little flowers are cute🌸💞 I can hardly find those flowers from where I am, the only ones I find are Hibiscus, plumeria, marigold, Allamanda, gulmohar, cassia and they are so huge that they hardly fit in. I rarely see blue flowers most of them are red pink or yellow

[@emsplace]

Hi, some botancials can be pressed in parts or just the petals - if they are large. Think outside of the box for ways to create with flowers and/or leaf parts. They can also be beautiful to work with:-) Em

[@mandyclipz203]

So beautiful

[@always_cornelia]

I’m so glad I found this channel. You have so many great videos which answer all the questions that were bubbling up in my head whilst watching this video. The colours of each flower and leaves are so beautifully captured (like a water colouring painting) I hope to do the same. Thank You for sharing these amazing videos 🌸🌷🌿

[@emsplace]

Glad this helps. I like to share my love for pressed flowers and hope it inspires others:-)

[@magdalenamowinska8946]

Amaizng. What are the yellow sheets called like?

[@luisdanielmx]

wow you give a me a new idea to apply with my "dry flowers book" tks. Nice vídeo. I'm appling the flowers on dry citrics peel like grapefruit or orange :D

[@enolarobinson1938]

Great video thank you. Can you tell me what is the paper the blooms and leaves are on?

[@donnayount2094]

If you press them right out of the garden, how do they keep from rotting?

[@donnal.hanrahan2824]

How beautiful🌺🌺🌺

[@ig_xxjoyyy476]

Goals 😍

[@jazminpaz43]

Las flores son hermosas,saludos desde Mexico

[@lifeisgood7740]

Love your choice of flowers. How long do you let them dry? Then what do you do with them. I'm drying some now and have 8 x 10 canvas (white) and want to put a wooden frame around to give a gifts. Thank you.

[@emsplace]

Hi Nancy, so wonderful to hear you are pressing some now. They are really fun to play around with and I love how beautiful they are. In regard to putting flowers on canvas, the main thought would be how are you going to protect/cover the flowers once applied to the canvas. Two main things come to mind: 1) Glass if that fits with the depth of the frame and overall plan, using the canvas and artist techniques for the background of your flower arrangement or 2) some sort of clear sealer/protection over the top of the flowers. In the case of #2, something like a Mod Podge or clear glaze medium comes to mind. The main consideration with a medium like this is that it can affect the look of the flowers and make them more transparent. There are many things that can protect flowers including laminates, contact paper, acetate and so on. But IMHO if you can use glass (regular or anti-glare) that would leave the flowers looking the most natural. If you opt for medium over the top test some flowers on card stock first to see if you like the results. There are also clear sprays you could try. It all depends upon the look you are going for. This is what I like about using pressed flowers - there are so many options and it is interesting to experiment. I have a video showing some of the things I make with them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2KmY4uMpqx3ncU

[@lifeisgood7740]

ems-gallery thanks so much for your ideas. They are truly valuable. Sounds like I need to experiment. Happy Pressing!

[@murielbreton-mello8265]

Nancy Kent aaaaa

[@marianabuendia8183]

Hi! I loved your video 💕 I was wondering what kind of paper you used to press your flowers and if it makes any difference in the process (sorry for my English). Send you love from Perú

[@emsplace]

Hi Mariana, any good absorbent paper will work. In a pinch I have even used copy paper. I have lots of videos about pressing flowers you may want to check out that goes into more detail. Thanks for watching!

[@TheStarlight1963]

Hi ms ems how long do u have it to dry i tried but the result is not bright color at it is. Y ? Any problem or any technique?

[@sigita678]

How does your flower colours stay soo vibrant. Mine seem to fade a lot :(

[@emsplace]

Hi, appreciate the interest. This playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLxKiESd8bksPM7eVR0lFKQdlBlT__v66L for pressing flowers may help. I have shared many tips and techniques about how these results are achieved. Thank you for watching, Em

[@gloriastrong8859]

What kind of paper do you store your pressed flowers. How do you get such nice color?

[@emsplace]

Hi, same paper I press them with. Once they are put on the paper for pressing, that is what they stay until used in a project. Right now that is basically a copy paper. Just needs to be smooth and absorbent. Not anything slick or glossy. This playlist pretty much covers my technique for the results I get kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJvWfqmdm96bZrs especially videos 2 and 3 in the playlist. Hope this helps, Em

[@carmentryssesoone3505]

🌹🌹🌹

[@chinita2964]

hello! loved this. just wondering if you reuse the paper or that's not possible after the process? thank you so much for this video =)

[@emsplace]

Hi, yes I reuse the paper/s unless, or until, they get to mangled or dirty. Most of the time they are fine. Thank you for watching, Em

[@kimmietruong2662]

Do you think the room temperature affect the color of flowers? I live in VietNam and I’ve tried many ways to keep their colors but they turn brown gradually. I use many absorbent paper

[@emsplace]

HI, Most of the botanicals I press come through good since I have learned over the years what presses and holds color well. Many things will mellow or loose color over time - and never keep in sunlight. I do often color enhance when I want to make something special to last for many years. To get them through the pressing cycle, I rotate the flower sandwiches to fresh/dry books or magazines (absorbent paper) a couple of time during the process. There are videos on the channel that go into more detail about how I press and store flowers/leaves. Some things don't press very well if they contain too much water, so just play around with different things. Hope this helps and have fun:-) Em

[@kimmietruong2662]

@@emsplace do you have instagram account? I really like the ways you press flowers

[@emsplace]

@@kimmietruong2662 Thank you for the nice comment. Sorry to say I don't have an instagram account.

[@katrinaharata]

What kind of paper did you use in between the leaves? Have you ever used parchment paper?

[@emsplace]

Hi, I prefer paper that is absorbent and parchment paper, like wax paper, is not really absorbent. You can try news paper or copy paper if that is all you have on hand.

[@katrinaharata]

@@emsplace Thanks. I've been using flyers because there's a lot in our mail. But, it's a lot of work to cut them. I'll try copy paper for a more eve size.

[@himanishtala]

Lovely video!! One question - how many days it takes to dry in a book?

[@emsplace]

Hi, it takes about two weeks. Some less, some longer depending upon how thick they are or the botanical. I do rotate the paper sandwich that has the flowers in the middle to a dry book at least twice during the process to help keep them from turning brown. Thank you for watching, Em

[@rddorey9246]

I see the plants are loose and not stuck in, how do you keep them from moving out of place when turning pages?

[@emsplace]

Hi Chloe, Since I press and store in the same paper sandwich, many of the botanicals have a spot on them (sap like substances) that will stick to the paper. Need to be careful when taking off the paper for use. For the ones that don't stick to the paper, I have not had any major issues with them breaking. Sometimes when I put the page back down I mess up some petals, but then just use individual petals that don't get creased. There are many ways to store them, so see what works best for you:-) Thanks for watching, Em

[@michelledennis4600]

Hey love yiur vudeos, what type of paper is best to use 🙌

[@emsplace]

Hi, any absorbent paper will work. The smoother the better, and if you can find some on the thicker side, even better. Copy paper works in a pinch, Em

[@reyn.zx_]

5:23 what is this flower? Blocks?

[@emsplace]

Hi, it is phlox. Thanks for watching, Em

[@cyhomer]

So, just to clarify: this is how you dry the flowers..OR this is where you keep them after drying? Just starting on this venture..thanks

[@emsplace]

Hi Cathy, this is how I store them once dried. I put then in the books with about 3 to 6 pages between each flower sandwich and use a sticky to mark each one so I know what's on the page. Check out this playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLxKiESd8bksPv8mxOA0zcCHIyXBBQWv4Y for how I actually press the flowers. Hope this helps and thanks for watching:-)

[@something-uf9dd]

Wow i found a simpler way of just putting them in my wallet for a few days

[@sheerinbasha7396]

Hi Mam, How the Colors of your flowers remains the same? Because when I tried my flowers change their Colors and become brownish... Thank you

[@emsplace]

Hi Sheerin, don't give up. It takes a little experience, trial and/or error to get flowers pressed without turning brown. IMHO, the most critical time is after the first 48 hours. This is why I put them in a paper sandwiches. That way I can remove the flower sandwich from the first book/magazine they are in, and let it sit out in the air for a few hours (don't open the paper sandwich holding the flowers because they will get ruined since still to damp). Then use a fresh, dry book/magazine to put the flower sandwich in, put weight back on top and continue to press. I usually leave the second round for about five days, and then do this rotation again. All in all, usually two/three transfers to dry books/magazines before flowers are dry - total of about two to three weeks pressing depending upon how wet or thick the flowers are to start with. It is also best NOT to use slick or glossy paper, books/magazines etc. Some items, like impatients, are to wet to press no mater what. It also helps to know what flowers hold their color well and are easy to press. Testing and experience helps here. Just have fun and experiment. As you try more flowers/leaves you will become more successful:-)

[@sheerinbasha7396]

@@emsplace thank you so much Mam...😘😘

[@kihntagious]

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[@mantra-pv5rp]

hi, what paper are you using for the flowers, please??

[@emsplace]

Hi, right now I am using a brownish paper I have had for years on the bottom, and regular copy paper on the top. Newspaper (so long as the ink does not bleed - test first) also works well. Just be sure it is not glossy. You want the paper to be absorbent and smooth texture. Thank you for watching, Em

[@poonamgupta3354]

What to do with these pl guide