General Chat

Ann

Yes a bit late now it's flat as a pancake. It wasnt even open when I put it in,seemed a good idea at the time.
The ones I have are in a glass cabinet,so they get a fair bit of light.

Latex glue, must look at that, thank's

Marion

Might give the microwave bit a miss then Tina lol.

Maybe youare in for some luck then Sharron, they are meant to be lucky ;))

Marion

they will have kept their colour because they are in the dark. you can but try a smaller frame if it is flat. As long as it is dry.
I don't know why but the books seem to suggest that you use a latex adhesive.
they also suggest with roses that you take them apart, dry then re-assemble but I guess it is too late for that.
Ann
Glos

A very dear friend died recently and I had several of her books.One was a prayer book that belonged to her mother that must be over 100 years old.
I looked in it the other day and three,four-leafed clovers fell out.
I hope that is a sign from my Audrey.

You can get special drying granules - cannot remember off hand what they are called. You then leave the flower in it unti it is dry. You can also use the same granules in the microwave to quicken the process - but when I tried it once - notice the once - I had a burnt offering of a flower!!!!

You could also disect the rose and dry each petal out separately and then re-arrange.

Like someone else mentioned you will need to keep it out of sunlight.

Tina xx

Anyone else tried it?

Marion

Thanks Ann

I know the frames you mean.
It's pretty flat. I wondered if I put it in a frame tight aginst the glass if it would be ok.

I have three other roses I pressed years ago. My son bought me them after he was on a night out..P***ed lol. They seem to have kept their colour, they are just sitting in a cupboard.

If it is thick you will need a deep frame, sort of like a small glass case with a frame on the front. I have not framed them but have pressed flowers. make sure it is thoroughly dried out or it will go mildew.
Expect it to lose its colour.
ann
Glos

If so, what's the best way to do it?
I have pressed a rose from my Dad's funeral. I want to frame it if possible.

thanks
Marion