Pressed flowers are beautiful, but they are also fragile.
Once you’ve pressed a lot of flowers, the next question always comes：
How do I store them so they stay bright and last longer?
This guide is my personal, simple method — beginner-friendly, affordable, and effective even in humid places.
You can also watch this tutorial as a short video here:
1. Make Sure Your Flowers Are Fully Dry
This is the most important step.
If the flowers still contain moisture, they will：
- Turn yellow faster
- Grow tiny mold
- Lose color over time
You can check by touching the petals — they should feel papery and crisp, not cool or soft.
2. Place Them Between Acid-Free or Sulfurized Paper
I use sulfurized paper because it’s smooth and helps prevent color transfer.
Why use inner paper sheets?
- Prevents flowers from sticking to each other
- Keeps petals flat
- Protects delicate edges
You don’t need expensive archival materials — sulfurized paper is enough for most crafts.
3. Add a Small Packet of Desiccant（Use Color-Changing Ones if Possible）
Humidity is the No.1 enemy of pressed flowers — even beautifully dried petals can turn soft or spotty if the air is too moist.
That’s why I recommend using color-changing silica gel desiccants.
Here’s why I love them:
- They change color when they absorb moisture, so it’s very easy to see when it’s time to replace them.
- They’re reusable — just spread them out under the sun to dry, and they’ll return to their original color.
- You can usually reuse them 3–4 times, which makes them more eco-friendly.
If you can’t find this type, other desiccant sheets or packets will also work —just remember the key rule:
👉 Check them regularly and replace them whenever the color (or texture) changes.
Your pressed flowers will last much longer with this little habit.
4. Store Them in an Airtight Food Container (with a Silicone Seal)
This is the key step in my video.
Choose a container that has：
- A silicone sealing ring
- A tight lock
- Hard-sided plastic (not soft bags)
An airtight container protects the flowers from:
- Moisture
- Dust
- Accidental bending
- Color fading from air exposure
This is honestly the simplest and most effective method.
5. Optional for Humid Areas: Add a Zip Bag Layer
If you live in a humid region, you can place the paper sheets inside a zip bag before putting it into the container.
This double protection helps a lot during rainy seasons.
6. Keep the Box in a Cool, Dark Place
Avoid：
- Direct sunlight
- Heat
- Bathroom / kitchen moisture
- Windows
- Warm lamps
A drawer, cabinet, or shelf works perfectly.
🌼 Final Thoughts
Pressed flowers are delicate, but storing them well gives them a much longer and more beautiful life.
If you’re making botanical crafts — resin frames, notebooks, bookmarks, or jewelry — having well-preserved flowers will give your work a huge upgrade.
🩷Note:
If you enjoy botanical crafts, I share more tutorials, tools, and little inspirations on my website.
You’re welcome to explore, learn, and create at your own pace.
👉 Visit: mogutoo.com
Be with you — through every creation.