Naturally flatter flowers, like daisies, aster and chamomile are easiest to press. I also found filler flowers like statice looked beautiful when pressed while left on the stem.

If you’re using a ceramic tile press, line each side of them with cardboard before laying paper on top.

Hi Hannah! I’m glad you decided to get a Microfleur! May I ask what types of flowers you’re trying to press? What I’ve learned is that certain types of succulents or flowers with fleshy petals (like begonias or portulaca/purslane) aren’t good for pressing. They tend to scorch in the microwave. I’ve also scorched flowers with very large centers or bulbs, like Hibiscus. Moreover, I enjoy creating DIY dried flower projects such as dried flower wax melts, suspending dried flower petals in soap, and homemade lavender sachets. Make it a bouquet: If you like the look of pressed flowers with the stems still on, try arranging them so they look like a dried bouquet inside the frame. Gather all the stems at the bottom as you lay your various flowers inside, and let them spread out towards the top to form a bouquet shape.

Use something heavy to put more weight on top, such as another book or an iron. Be careful so as to not move the flowers around and disturb their shape. To create perfectly dried and flattened flowers, you’ll need more than just a good flower press. You’ll also need the proper absorbent paper, not to mention scissors and a few other useful supplies. Learning how to press flowers means you can enjoy them for years to come by transforming significant petals into a pressed flower display. Whether you want to dry and press your wedding bouquet or prolong the life of a special bunch from a loved one, a great way to cherish flowers is by preserving their vibrant colours and unique shape in a pressing book. Place the homemade flower press into the microwave and heat on a low temperature for 30 to 60 seconds. If the heat is on too high, the flowers will lose their beautiful vibrance and turn brown.However you intend to press your flowers, just make sure to lay them on the lining paper the way you want them to dry. Use tweezers to unfold and spread out petals carefully. And don’t overlap flowers – leave space in between. I loved your tutorial, thank you for sharing it. I’m a flower lover. I have all kinds of flowers planted in my garden and I can’t wait to try it so I can use it in my candles. The list of twenty-five flowers, leaves, and herbs that I shared here is ideal for pressing. But I’ve found that fresh flowers and plants of low moisture work best for a microwave press. And it is generally a good idea to avoid white flowers because they tend to brown more easily when heated. Bright-colored flowers, on the other hand, retain their hues much better. How do you press flowers in the microwave? Pressing flowers is an ancient art form, originally practised by the Greek and Romans thousands of years ago. Still loved today, not only does flower pressing extend the life of your blooms, but the displays also add a unique, stylish touch to your home. What are the best flowers to press? Choose flowers that are still in bud form or have just bloomed. If you are not ready to press them straight away you can put them in the freezer, in an airtight container, until you are ready. Step 2: Arrange flowers to be pressed