Flower Drying Process
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The vibrant blooms of summer captivate our senses and imaginations,
then so quickly fade away. Flowers are the most beautiful gift of
nature. They add joy and beauty wherever they are placed. With the
growing needs of decorating any interior with flowers, the process of
drying flowers arose. Flowers tend to die in the fall and leaves wither
and after that these beautiful flowers lose their aesthetic values. So,
then the flowers were dried to capture the beauty of summer blooms
during the winter season.
Flowers for drying react differently to different sources.
Strawflowers, hydrangea, cut flowers, all have different drying
techniques. Flowers are harvested at the right time, collected and then
they are put to various drying processes.
There are several methods of drying flowers. One of the easiest means
of drying flowers is to air dry them in hanging bunches. But not
all-budding blossoms take to this method. The flowers that are fragile
or moist, such as pansies and poppies, dry better when covered with a
substance like silica or sand that helps draw the water out. The other
methods of drying includes microwave drying, natural drying, pressing,
or by the use of glycerin.
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