Drying Flowers with Silica Gel

 There are many ways flowers can be dried. Silica gel is one of your best options for drying flowers. Silica gel (desiccant), a drying compound, is useful for drying flowers. This allows flowers to be dried while still maintaining their shape and superior color. The silica gel combination can be used repeatedly so the initial purchase of around $20.00 for an enormous can is only a one-time expense. There are also fine sands, borax powder, detergent powder, fine kitty litter and detergent powder that can be used as desiccants. These may all be used in order to draw moisture out of plant material.

Stems should be removed from the flowers. For added support, you can wire the flower heads. Silica gel can be added to a 12 inch box. Place flowers either upright or on the sides of a container. Dry the flowers in a similar arrangement to ensure that they dry at the same time. Don't allow flowers to touch or overlap. Cover flowers gently with tissue paper until they are completely covered. Keep the box closed tightly Desiccant Manufacturers.

Silica gel dried flowers more effectively than other methods. It can dry flowers in as little as 2-6 days, while retaining their beauty and shape. This desiccant is also available as white crystals and color-indicator crystallines. Blue color-indicator quartz crystals can be dried. While they retain moisture, they are pink. You can also dry flowers in the microwave using silica gel. To accomplish this, place about 12 inch of desiccant inside a microwave oven dish. Cover flowers with silica gel. You can also put a small glass of water in the microwave along with the flowers. This prevents the flowers drying out and making them brittle. Place the microwave on medium for approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Due to the speed of drying, it is best to experiment with different types of flowers. After the flowers have been taken out of the microwave, allow them to cool down for at least 15-30 min before you open the package. It is important to note the drying times for each flower.

This method makes flowers look great.

Roses

Pansies

Daisies

Peonies, though quite large

Larkspur

Grasses

Carnations

Bachelor buttons

Foliage

Heather

Celosia

Gomphrena

Zinnia

Mini carnations

It is possible to use flowers that have been dried using silica Gel in dried flower wreaths. Flowers such as roses and daisies can be made into beautiful wreaths. They also look old-fashioned. Combining pink roses and white flowers with purple statice, baby's breathe, and a touch heather to create a lovely wreath for the bedroom, is beautiful. You can make the look organic by adding a raffia wreath. Also, dried flowers can be placed on Spanish Moss to decorate the basket's edges for a unique look. The adorned basket can be adorned with natural bath products. You can be imaginative! Get creative!