How to Use a Flower Press: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide to Perfectly Pressed Flowers
How to Use a Flower Press: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide
Pressed flower art lets you capture the delicate beauty of nature and turn it into lasting memories. Whether you want to make greeting cards, bookmarks, resin art, or wall decor, learning how to use a flower press is a great way to get started.
Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly guide to pressing flowers successfully at home.
What You’ll Need
Before you start, prepare the following items:
- Fresh flowers or leaves
- Absorbent paper (such as blotting or parchment paper)
- Cardboard sheets
- A flower press
- Scissors and tweezers
Step 1: Pick and Prepare Your Flowers
Choose flowers that are freshly bloomed, clean, and free from moisture or damage.
Thinner flowers like daisies, pansies, or violets are easier to press.
If your flowers are thick, gently remove extra petals or cut them in half to help them dry evenly.
Use tweezers to handle delicate petals to avoid damaging them.
Step 2: Layer Your Materials
Open your press and layer the materials in this order:
- Cardboard sheet
- Absorbent paper
- Flowers (spread them flat without overlapping)
- Absorbent paper
- Cardboard sheet
Repeat this layering pattern if pressing multiple flowers.
Step 3: Apply Pressure and Wait
Once everything is in place, tighten the press evenly to ensure consistent pressure.
Keep it in a dry, cool area, away from direct sunlight.
Drying time:
- Thin flowers: 5–7 days
- Thicker flowers: 10–14 days
Avoid opening the press too soon — patience is key for perfectly pressed blooms.
Step 4: Reveal and Store Your Pressed Flowers
After the drying period, carefully open the press and lift the flowers with tweezers.
They should feel dry, flat, and paper-like.
You can store them in a dry container or start using them in your craft projects right away.
Step 5: Create Something Beautiful
Pressed flowers can be used for countless creative projects:
- Handmade cards and bookmarks
- Wall frames and scrapbooks
- Epoxy resin crafts
- Phone cases and candles
Let your creativity bloom — each pressed flower tells its own story.
Final Tip: Make It Easier with the Right Tools
If you’re new to pressed flower art, using a ready-to-use flower press kit can make the process simpler and more enjoyable.
💡 The Wisedry Flower Press Kit includes everything you need — wooden boards, absorbent paper, cardboard layers, and tightening screws — all in one set.
It’s convenient, beginner-friendly, and ready to use straight out of the box.
👉 Start preserving nature’s beauty effortlessly with the Wisedry Flower Press Kit today!