Drying Flowers With Silica Gel For Your Home

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Learn how to dry flowers with silica gel so you can preserve their color and form for years. This step-by-step guide shares the secrets to perfectly preserved blooms!

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Supplies Needed – Silica gel – Airtight container with a lid – Scissors or pruning shears – Flowers of your choice

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Selecting Flowers Choose flowers that are in their peak condition, with no signs of wilting or damage. The best time to harvest flowers for drying is in the morning after the dew has evaporated but before the sun is too hot.

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Prepare Your Flowers Remove all of the leaves from the stems.

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Layer Your Container Pour a layer of silica gel into the bottom of your airtight container. Gently place your flowers face-up on the silica gel, ensuring they are not touching each other. Carefully pour more silica gel over the flowers, making sure they are completely covered.

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Seal and Wait Seal the container tightly to prevent moisture from entering. Place the container in a cool, dry location. Allow the flowers to dry for 2-6 days, depending on the type and size of the flowers. I found it took about 2-3 days with my dahlias and zinnia flowers.

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Best Flowers for Drying With Silica Gel - roses - daisies - pansies - zinnias - dahlias - lilac - hydrangea - tulips - carnations - and so many more!

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