Learn how to dry flowers upside down. This process is probably the easiest and prettiest way to preserve flowers.
My daughter received a bouquet of beautiful flowers for her birthday and I wanted to preserve them so they could be displayed for longer!
How to Dry Flowers Upside Down
You really don’t need many materials to get started, just your flowers, twine and some painters tape (so you don’t ruin your walls.) The first thing I did was lay the flowers on paper towels to dry off. I had every intention of drying the tiger lilies too, but they were dropping so much pollen I decided against it.
Next, remove any wilting leaves and petals from the flowers.
I collected the flowers and bunched them up. Then I used twine to tie them together.
Next, I hung the bunches of flowers upside down. You can hang them from a hook, a clothesline, or a hanger. I used painters tape and taped the twine and flowers to my wall. This way my walls wouldn’t get ruined and I could see the flowers hanging when I walked by. Make sure to hang the flower bunches in a dry and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight.
The hardest part of drying your flowers is over, now you just have to wait for them to dry. It usually takes about two or three weeks to dry completely. The time it takes to dry varies on each flower so you’ll have to check to see if they’re dry.
The flowers are dry when the petals are crisp and the stems are brittle.
Once your flowers are dried you can use them for crafts, floral arrangements, or decorations. Make sure to store them someplace dry and if you want to put them back into a vase they’re ready for that too! You can also spray them with some hairspray or an acrylic sealer to preserve them a bit longer.
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