At Flowerly Framed, we use old-fashioned techniques to preserve flowers in wooden presses. For particular flowers that are thicker and prone to mold, we combine different methods prior to placing them inside the press. We never use chemicals or color enhancers, enabling the flowers to show their true colors. When it comes to pressing, delicate flowers and flowers with naturally flat faces are best. The preserving process takes up to 8 weeks, depending on the thickness and complexity of each flower. Certain flowers that contain more moisture require additional time as they dry more slowly. We love working with colorful floral arrangements made of a variety of flowers!
Designing & Framing
After florals are taken out of the flower press, the designing part starts. Pressed flowers, leaves, and buds are thoughtfully arranged inside of the double-glass frames. When creating our pieces, we aim for the perfect balance between colors, shapes, and textures. We love how every pressed flower differs in shape and color, giving authenticity and uniqueness to each one of our pieces.
FAVORITE FLORALS
Florals that retain their color and press out well are the following: Anemone, Astrantia, Astilbe, Baby’s Breath, Billy Balls, Butterfly Ranunculus, Bunny Tails, Blushing Bride Protea, Caspia, Celosia, Cosmos, Clematis, Clover, Delphinium, Dusty Miller, Dogwood, Eucalyptus, Fern, Gomphrena, Hydrangea, Hellebore, Kangaroo Paw, Lavender, Larkspur, Lunaria, Pampas Grass, Peony, Queen Anne’s Lace, Rice Flowers, Ranunculus, Ruscus, Stock Flowers, Snapdragon, Spray Roses, Sweet Peas, Thistle, Veronica, and Yarrow.
LOVELY WHEN FRESH, BUT…
Flowers that are beautiful fresh but do not preserve well with our methods or are too large and overwhelming for our floating frames are Anthurium, Calla Lilies, Garden Roses, Iris, Lilies, Orchids, Succulents, and Sunflowers. All tropical florals generally do not press well as they have a lot of moisture and mold easily.
