I Turn Old Flowers Into Art For A Living
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- čas přidán 16. 01. 2020
- How nice would it be to press flowers for a living? 🌸
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I've been playing around with pressing flowers and I've discovered that the best method (for amateurs) is to take books without glossy paper (the best is paper that's like construction paper), fold one or two pieces of printer paper in half and put the flowers and petals in the sandwich of paper, then put the sandwich in the center of the book. I've tried just stacking books but oddly, I discovered that I got the best results by putting the thin books (with flowers) under my mattress, laying over the boards of the box frame. Then, every day or two I take the book out and carefully take the paper sandwich out (do not open it until the flowers are dry, if the paper feels damp or cold they are not dry) and carefully I put it in the center of another book and put it under my bed again. I let the first book dry out then I repeat this process until they are dry. I've found doing this method will dry them out faster and keep their colour much better. Note, this will warble the pages of the book and likely also stain them. I've also noticed that having stems or the bases of the flowers (the head) will make them less likely to keep their colour as they dry. Either it's because too much liquid or potentially the plant is sucking the moisture back into the stem and it takes longer to dry. I've given up trying to press some flowers with their stems because of this. Once the plants are dried, you can remove the plants with one of two methods I use: you can press your finger pad against the pressed plant for a few seconds then lift your finger and hopefully the pressing comes with it. If it doesn't you can gently press down on it and slowly twist (but stop if it's bunching up). If this method doesn't work, gently bend the paper they're attached to. If a portion of the plant disconnects from the page, use your finger to gently flick it and it should fall off. Store them out of moisture and sunlight, laying them flat.
Thank you!
@So It's funny to me that your profile picture is a flower lol
can u make a video about it
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your comment was so much more helpful and direct thank you
They are so pretty. My gma used to press flowers and we would find them in all kinds of books.
My mom too
My grandma was telling me about how when her grandma died she got a ton of her books and every once in a while they would find some flowers in between the pages and it was like her grandma was smiling down saying hi.
@@mori2695 That's beautiful
Me seeing flowers: yes
Me seeing flowers press: YES
Me seeing pressed flower art: Y E S
We did this back in the 70s. I still have some of the framed flowers but keep them from sunlight to prevent fading and browning.
She absolutely knows her stuff. Thank nifty for doing an I depth, voice over with details. Much easier to understand the how and why's.
I remember being at my grandmas funeral, I was maybe ten years old then. Surrounding her grave me and my aunt found plenty lucky clovers. We pressed them in my huge sticker book between thin, flat tissues. I still have them to this day and they mean so much to me ❤️
This is an old practice. Good to see it coming back 😀
I've been doing this for years and never knew you could make a business doing this?! All my flowers are now displayed around the house. Ah.
All the best 👍
You should start an etsy shop and try selling them!
@@bojana5641 I think that's a good idea! I have so many flowers pressed and dried just sitting in books, waiting to be framed!
Never too late 😊
do it, do it, do it! lol Good luck! x
this is really cool to see the process. my grandmother used to press flowers and then put them between glass for her stained glass work. sort of similar to this!
I have such fond memories of my childhood making greeting cards with my grandmother who used to dry flowers all the time. We used thick old-school phone books. Loving this
I’m so excited for you! What a thrill to get to work from home and enjoy what you do! (As I did for 20 years before retiring! It was... AWESOME!) I love how creative you are and how hard you’ve worked. Thank you for the video!
What a neat story, thank you Lacie for sharing it with us! I'm so happy that you put your dream into a reality!! That achievement by itself is very empowering......... Plus, what you do is very unique & it makes it that much more special!😉😉 In all my years, I have never come across a business like yours!!
Here's to many, many, many more years of living your dream!! Cheers Lacie!!
I also appreciate that she encourages others to do the same or use your other creative talents to start a business.
thank you! I've felt like you since I was your age ( about 30 years older). I needed to hear this.. I have this creative desire to do something.. but what.. I love soo many things. I have a year to find it, so here I go!
Wow this takes me back I was doing this 40 years ago and putting into frames I used to sit with my grandparents when I was 7 years old making them , I used to have one of those wooden flower presses . Loved doing it might start it up again thank you .
Yes, I had a flower press as a child too!
Thank you! I work a 9 to 5 job and was Leary about opening a buss. That I know would do very good, my creative side! Was definitely what I needed to hear, God bless
Thank 🌷you 🌹Lacie for 🌸sharing 🍀your Art and 🌿Story 🌼with us and 🌻your 🥀encouragement! 🌺
Hey Lacie...I just came upon this video.... Thank you sooooo much! A sign from the Universe for me !!!!!
Stay beautifully blessed always! 🌺🙏🌺🙏🌺🙏
Ever since I was a kid I’d always pick off flower petals 🌹 🌺 🌸 from trees and bushes. I always had a deep connection with flowers and nature. ThankYou for sharing this content, I would like to try this now. since I live in the garden state there are flower petals everywhere!
Thank you for blessing others with a fantastic idea. I wish you every success!
I just started pressing flowers and I love them! So far, I've only made some regular framed , "bouquets" and botanical "prints", which I love arranging! Great video! Thank you!
This was really enlightening! Such beautiful natural art with meaning. Thanks for doing your passion and loving it, it shows in your work 😁
Lovely and endearing.... I like the nostalgia etc.... Especially you can display it and feeling happy everytime you see it
This encouragement is so lovely of you - thank you. 🎉
I didn’t want this video to end😞What a beautiful idea and the fact that you made your own business from it is awesome.
This is so inspiring! I love drying flowers and using them for my arts and crafts
Wow. I’ve had this idea for about 3 years. This year I finally decided to really do something about it and start my business! I loved sending my mother flowers but wanted them to last longer. Although seeing more people opening up similar businesses discourages me a little, I’ve been working on pressing flowers that typically people say don’t press (roses, sunflowers) or adding other mediums into my art.
I work at a garden center and now I have a new project to start! Thanks!!!
They're work of art. Thanks for sharing. May your business continue to thrive.
That is some good advice. Thanks for showing the pressed flowers I think they look so nice.
It's a beautiful passion to have, teaching patience and visualization skills..❤️ touching nature! 🥀🌷🌺🏵️🌻
So lovely video, thank so much for coming up to me in a right timing. I love flower and want to do a small business of floral preservation.
I am amazed the flowers retained their beautiful color.
A Lovely way to preserve them 🌿🌸🌿
I love how the way you talk about your flower, experience and your suggestions ❤️
Your work is amazing. Thank you for sharing wish u all the best. 🌸
Beautiful art ❤️💜 such an admirable woman! Thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing your passion!
Thank you. Nice tutorial. Some constructive criticism if I may. We, who have a bit of hearing loss, find it harder to hear clearly when the background music is so loud. It would be greatly appreciated if you would keep it low. Cheers
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I’ve been doing this for years. I didn’t think anyone else, for the most part, did this any more. I’m so happy to see this.💐❤️
Do you frame flowers like her? How do you keep them from fading in the frame?
My grandmother used to do these, she also taught me how to do them, so cool 😍
This video was so informative but the message at the end was insanely inspirational!!! Thank you!
What a gorgeous person and job to do. Wow.
Love this video! What an amazing artistry! ❤️
Thank you. You are talented and good at what you do!!
This is soooo beautiful.. i use dry flowers to make jewellery and other decorative items... I preserve dry flowers by using resin.. but this idea is also cool... I ll give it a try soon💕💕
This is such an amazing video! Thank you for sharing your talents!
Gosh... This is like my dream job. BEAUTIFUL work!
Thank you very much you are an inspiration. And thank you for being honest and very helpful in in your description for pressing flowers. Your teaching skills are present in your presentation. I'm trying to start my own business. And dry flowers are one of the items that I'm going to start using and now I know how to press them thank you.
Lacie's story is so inspiring!! Thank you for sharing and introducing me to the world of flower pressing!
That’s awesome! Beautiful art and a great life story!
These are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Hello..I've been planning on sandwiching dried flowers between two panes of glass for a while - I went to view a business unit yesterday & realised just how good it would be for pressing & making flower pics, because of how much natural light flooded in. So I did a quick search to see if anyone else had thought about it & I was a tad surprised to see you had already started creating frames in the same way using glass..well done you😉
But I was also happy😊 for you!
I've learned lots from watching your videos - a big thank you for that👍you have saved me so much trial & error👏
I've been making & selling wildflower seed bombs for years & I grow alot of flowers & much of my own veg already on my creature friendly allotment here in Cardiff, Wales - flowers are a passion.
I just wanted to let you know how great you are to share the information - I too believe in sharing knowledge 👏
And I'll be using your tips for years to come💚👍🌸
Great narration and visuals! Beautiful story, craft and lady!
Thank you so much. I am starting a new business and needed to hear your message.
These are beautiful!!
I can’t wait to start doing this .thank you 🙏
I pressed some beautiful purple violas and put one inside of a circle glass charm it opens like a locket so it was perfect to shut the flower inside and now I wear it as a necklace and I love it so much.
How amazing!!!!!!!! ❤❤
I love flowers, plants in general.
Now you just planted a seed in to my mind. Thank you ;))
You’re such a lovely person. You valued something so much and immortalised it. That’s beautiful ❤️ Love your story and your art ❤️ I think I will do the same after I get married ❤️
my sister used to dry flowers when she was a kid back in 80's , but did different method in drying the flowers and plant leaves by placing them between sheets of her books, they dried very well just as you showed in your video, she did that for hobby and fun, but she never thinks to frame them. I like your idea, it is a piece of art.
You should be so proud! This is a truly beautiful living you have set up for yourself! Happy Pressing :)
Wish I had this done for my bouquet
A+ video. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful , inspiring story
I grew uo in Brooklyn and my grandfather worked at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and taught me how to press flowers (and garden) when I was little. I still do it all these years later now that I have my own home.
I hope your business is still going strong! It's been a journey for you as you so aptly put it. Best of luck and I'm glad you followed your bliss. T
well done, so happy for you!
Well done! Great work!
so beautiful!!! i love it
I had a hello kitty bouquet made of hydrangeas at my wedding and now that’s my favourite flower. Would love a preserved version.
Thanks for the motivation
I'm a starter since this August. Thanks for sharing useful ideas 💡 🤓🙏
Beautiful, nice, thanks!!
This is what I want to do!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the inspiration
blessed your heart, pure heart from such a young teacher "former" thank you.
Did some magical angel speak to you about me ? I'm now seeing this video and hear what, I'm a preschool teacher and I myself am getting that nag like right now. Just a few weeks ago I've started crafting and selling my products and I too am dedicating myself and one year to this baby of mine 😍. I'm just on you tube this morning looking for inspiration and ideas and bam, here you are talking about my life which was yours 8 months ago. Omg, thank you, this is all I needed ♥️♥️♥️
Very nice. Glad you could make a biz out of it. A couple things, drying with wax or parchment paper, folded in half and put in a book works faster and better for color. Soooo many flowers lose color with your method. Taking out the middle of a large flower is GENIUS, thank you!
There is also a microwave flower press sold that works very well. For fading flower.... a question below... many od the water based art ink sprays work well, "Tint It" Spray works well.
Hydrangeas... you can seperate each flowerette and just leave alone to dry... actually, my plants died while still in the ground. They were perfect, no pressing and they dry in exact same shape as the live flower. Then spray with art ink & you have a beautiful bowl, vase, flower box, etc. I happened to find the ones I had pulled out & kept that I was always going to do something with someday... and now is my favorite flower to work with. Thanks for a gfrat video
So pretty. Very neat ideas. My one sister gave me a small board like that. Didn't know what it was for...😁😊
Thank you for your advice after this video (that was awesome) thank you so much. God bless you and thank you for those words to encourage us to reach our goal. Take care.!
Omg, Thx U Sign 🤗
Gorgeous Inside & Out 🥳
Botanical art is my favorite.. also her hair (color and style) is beautiful
Thank you for your video...it has opened my heart a d more to try something I love
I do it also but just for family and friends but Bravo! Love your work! I press in glass also😊
Thank you so much , you are so inspiring me 🤗
I'd love this profession!
Omg they are so pretty...i would like to make them and sell them..but i know it needs a lot of hardwork..but still keeping such a beautiful artwork in home would be nice❤
Thank you for sharing and encouraging.
Loved this video, I'm in the same position where I feel that nagging feeling in my heart for years of what I want to do... Thanks for the inspiration xo
That is a great hobby too. How fun.
So informative thank you!!
Good on you!! You have a great eye for arrangements as well. :)
Awesome!! Our house has 9 rose bushes and hydrangeas!! So exciting!
Soooo inspiring!!! ❤️
We Used to do in between our school books in our school time....never thought it will make art technique some day
I LOVE YOUR FLOWER CREATIONS. I PUT MY FLOWERS IN A PIECE IF PAPER THEN A PAPER TOWEL AND 2 PIECES OF TILE , LIKE CERAMIC TILES AND PUT THEM IN THE MICROWAVE THEY COME OUT BEAUTIFUL AND IT SAVES SO MUCH TIME.THANKS FOR SHARING.
Hi - how long would you put them in the microwave for please?
Your website is gorgeous!
Great hobby. Thanks for sharing!
I LOVE your peacock feather tattoo! I have one in the same place. Yours is so pretty!💙🦚💚🦚💙
Love this! I'm just trying for the first time🤞
Beautiful!