Best Flower Presses to Buy and Methods for Preserving Flowers
Flower pressing, an age-old tradition that originated in Japan in the 1800s and can be traced back to ancient Egypt, is making a comeback as a popular hobby. This simple yet charming method of preserving flowers or plants involves flattening them between sheaths of cardboard and paper.
Delicate flowers such as fennel, cosmos, poppies, geums, everlasting sweet peas, and others are ideal for pressing. To begin, find fresh, dry flowers and arrange them on flower press paper. Place a second piece of paper on top, apply pressure, and leave the flowers to dry for 4 to 6 weeks.
For a more precise or striking arrangement, consider using a flower frog, a tool that helps display flowers in a vase. If you're looking for a more modern approach, the Microfleur 9" microwave flower press can press flowers on the same day they are picked using a microwave.
For those who prefer traditional methods, there are various presses available. A wooden flower press, measuring 25cm at its widest part and including 16 pieces of card for pressing, can be found on Etsy for £15.00. The Suziko Flower Press Kit, made from hardwood and not using bolts, is another traditional option, priced at £35.00.
For a more luxurious touch, consider the Personalised Handpainted Silver Flower Press, available from Not On The High Street for £35.00. It comes engraved with either a leaf or flower design and can be personalised. This press is available in two sizes: small (12 x 12cm) and large (25 x 25cm).
For those seeking a high-quality, heirloom piece, a hand crafted heirloom wooden flower press, made from sustainable oak and painted in eco-friendly water based paint, is available on Etsy for £120.00.
If you're looking for a more extensive kit, the Suziko Large Flower Press with Photo Frame, priced at £50.00, includes various tools for flower pressing such as wooden pressing plates, lining paper, scissors, ziplock bags, tweezers, a craft knife, sponges, and more.
Lastly, for those in Germany, while specific companies offering flower-press kits with more than 30 sheets of lining paper and multiple press plates could not be identified in the provided search results, the Sarah Raven Giant Flower Press, a larger press measuring 36cm long and 28cm wide, is perfect for drying out big flowers.
Whether you choose a traditional or modern approach, flower pressing is a rewarding hobby that allows you to preserve nature's beauty and create unique, lasting memories.
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