Pressed Flower Tutorials | Beginner Guides, DIY Ideas & Preservation Tips

EP27• Soft Pastel Coloring for Pressed Flowers
EP27• Soft Pastel Coloring for Pressed Flowers
A simple way to restore color to pressed flowers using soft pastels. Learn how to correct faded petals, brighten yellowed white flowers, blend custom colors, and create soft botanical backgrounds. Read more...
EP26 – A Simple Sealing Method for Pressed Flower Art (No Machine Needed)
EP26 – A Simple Sealing Method for Pressed Flower Art (No Machine Needed)
How to protect pressed flower art from humidity and fading.A simple sealing method using desiccant sheets and aluminum tape for pressed flower frames and botanical artwork. Read more...
EP25• Pressed Flowers After 2 Months | Mod Podge Experiment
EP25• Pressed Flowers After 2 Months | Mod Podge Experiment
A 2-month follow-up experiment using Mod Podge on pressed flowers.Comparing thin petals, thicker flowers, wood, glass, and paper surfaces to observe how pressed flowers change over time. Read more...
EP24 • Flowers as Background & A Simple Monochrome Structure
EP24 • Flowers as Background & A Simple Monochrome Structure
Learn how to use dried flowers as a layered background and apply a simple monochrome structure.This tutorial covers color ratio, focal points, triangle composition, and how light changes the mood... Read more...
EP23• Why Pressed Flowers Fail — 3 Things to Check Before Pressing
EP23• Why Pressed Flowers Fail — 3 Things to Check Before Pressing
Pressed flowers often fail before the pressing even starts.This post shares three commonly overlooked details that can greatly affect the final pressed flower result. Read more...
EP22• How to Press a Whole Sunflower
EP22• How to Press a Whole Sunflower
A clear, step-by-step record of pressing a whole sunflower, from preparation to final result. It takes patience, but the process is deeply satisfying. Read more...
EP21• Coloring Pressed White Flowers with Food Coloring
EP21• Coloring Pressed White Flowers with Food Coloring
A simple color experiment using food coloring on pressed white flowers.Learn how diluted color mixes affect the final result, and why color changes can vary depending on the flower. Read more...
EP20· How to Press Chamomile So It Stays Full
EP20· How to Press Chamomile So It Stays Full
Chamomile often shrinks at the center after pressing.This post documents a small adjustment I tried, and what changed when I compared the results. Read more...
EP19 · A Box and a Hair Dryer — A Simple Way to Dry Blotting Boards Faster
EP19 · A Box and a Hair Dryer — A Simple Way to Dry Blotting Boards Faster
A simple studio method for drying blotting boards faster using just a cardboard box and a hair dryer. Read more...
EP18 · My Go-To Basic Flowers for Pressing
EP18 · My Go-To Basic Flowers for Pressing
A practical introduction to basic flowers for pressing, including hydrangea, chamomile, and greenery, and how they are commonly used in pressed flower compositions. Read more...
EP17 · Craft Idea — The Moment the Envelope Opened
EP17 · Craft Idea — The Moment the Envelope Opened
A pressed flower craft inspired by the moment a letter is opened ,capturing a pause of surprise, warmth, and something made just for one person. Read more...
EP16 · The Effect of Mod Podge on Pressed Flower Color
EP16 · The Effect of Mod Podge on Pressed Flower Color
A simple experiment observing how Mod Podge affects pressed flower colors over time.This post documents the initial results and questions worth exploring further. Read more...