WORKING WITH DRIED FLOWERS
Helpful Hints
TO FRESHEN DRIED FLOWERS:
Lightly spritz dried flowers
with water, then place them in a sealed container for 5 to 10
minutes. Remove from the container and—using a low, warm
setting—gently blow the dried flowers dry with a hairdryer,
while carefully shaping the flowers with
your fingers. This works well, for example, on dried
peonies.
TO DETANGLE
You can more easily separate tangled and
matted material, such as German statice, by using the same
technique mentioned above: Lightly spritz the flowers with
water and store in a sealed container for about 20 minutes
until softened and pliable.
Once separated, gently blow dry the flowers.
TO DISINFECT
If you suspect your flowers have a worm
or insect infection, place them in a sealed plastic bag or
container in a freezer for several days. This should kill most
insects.
TO STORE
Although dried flowers are fairly robust, like
all natural products, they are perishable. Place them in a cool,
dry room away from bright sunlight. Colors are natural and
will fade in time.
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