How To Press A Rose Flat

Cut the stem at least an inch or two while under water to give it a fresh cut then put it in a vase or something with.

How to press a rose flat. I prefer to take all the leaves off youll notice that at this point the rose is basically at a 90 degree angle to the stem. Hanging it upside down will fix that right up. Place extra weight on top of book for this you can use other books or even bricks. Make sure there is no water in the iron.

Now arrange them face up on the blotter and press. Press the iron on the top sheet for 10 15 seconds. Do not use a gliding motion but rather just press the iron down onto the top sheet. Hold the rose in an upright position and gently fluff the petals out so that they are spread apart for easier pressing.

Pull off any petals that are already coming off and trim off the leaves if you dont want them. Lay the papers and flowers on the ironing board and press the iron on them for 10 to 15 seconds pressing straight down without moving the iron from side to side. Once warm press the iron on top of the upper sheet of paper for 10 to 15 seconds. Then repeat the process.

Allow the flowers to cool completely. Shape each petal and encourage it to take on a flat shape by gently bending then against their natural curve. Pour a little vinegar in a cup take it to the sink. Place rose between 2 pieces of baking or blotting paper.

Press the flowers between two absorbent pieces of paper and then flatten with a heavy book. Wait for 10 15 seconds and repeat. You can press multiple roses just make sure that you space them apart and do not overlap them. The last thing you want to do is add moisture to the flower.

Check by gently lifting the top sheet to make sure the flower is dry. Place inside a large heavy book carefully close book. Flatten the rose with a book after placing it in between the 2 absorbent pieces of paper.