How to make dried roses | DIY tutorial on making dried roses

Roses represent strong love. Although this flower is very beautiful, it is easy to wither and die. If you want to maintain the color and shape of the flowers for a long time, there is a way. You can make it into dried flowers. Dried flowers can continue the beauty of roses. So how to make dried roses? The DIY tutorial for making dried roses is as follows:

1. Choose the right flower material

Before making dried roses, it is recommended to choose fresh roses as the material. After selecting the roses, do not make them immediately. Before making them, some excess branches and leaves on the roses should be removed and sorted, and then tied with rubber bands. The purpose of bundling is to prevent them from falling off during the drying process. In addition, the products will be more beautiful after bundling.

2. Air-dry or dry the roses

When choosing fresh flower materials, a very important step is to air-dry the roses or dry them in a baking oven. There are many methods that can be used for this step. I mainly recommend air-drying or drying. These are two simple, convenient and effective methods.

(1) Natural air drying method: Natural air drying method is a simple and commonly used method for making dried roses. This method requires choosing a good environment. The environment should be warm, dry and ventilated. Then the roses are tied into bundles and placed in it. The specific air drying time is affected by changes in air humidity and temperature. Under normal circumstances, the air drying time is one week. Of course, in order to make the flowers look beautiful, it is recommended to hang them in the air. Please do not hang them against the wall.

(2) Desiccant dehydration method: This is also a frequently used method. Treat the roses with desiccant powder, bury them and wait for them to dehydrate. Take them out after 15 days. After taking them out, use a brush to sweep away some of the desiccant powder remaining on the petals. This method is also a very simple method.

(3) Microwave drying: Nowadays, microwave ovens are a must-have in many households. Many people choose microwave oven drying. The characteristic of this method is that the drying time is short. The specific drying time is determined by the type of oven and the quantity. The specific method is to wrap the flowers with A4 paper, tie them tightly and put them in the microwave. Usually, the flowers can be dried in 25 seconds in the microwave.