Is it better to press or dry flowers?

My boyfriend died recently and I wanted to preserve the flowers from his service. Right now they are hanging upside down drying, but I was wondering if it is better to just press them instead. Could someone tell me the pros and cons and is it better for me to just left a professional do it?





Thank you

Is it better to press or dry flowers?
It depends on what you want to do with them. Framing pressed flowers is a good idea if you have limited space for a "table top frame". Use Orris root and they will last longer.





If you are going to put them into a vase, put a "glass dome" over them to protect them from dust, bugs and from getting bumped and loosing the petals.





If it were me, I would frame them with a picture of him. Another option there is a box frame that allows the flower to stay whole and yet is enclosed.





I am sorry for your loss, it must be tough on you.
Reply:That depends on a couple of things. #1. what do you plan on doing w/ them? If you want to make a bouquet of the flowers that will last you should dry them in silicone dioxide flower drying stuff (available at craft stores). If you want to put them in a scrapbook pressing would be the better option, however not all flowers lend themselves well to this method. Violets, pansies, foget me not etc work well. Roses, sunflowers or any other thicker flowers dont press well and may just rot in the press.
Reply:It depends on the type of flower as to which way is best. Depending on how long it has been, the flowers my not be able to be preserved.


I would suggest you have a professional preserve one. It shouldn't cost very much and you would e assured of having one that keeps well.


I am sorry for your lose.
Reply:Well, I pressed a flower between a big book for a bookmark one time and it retained its shape and colour. I think sometimes drying a flower can cause it to lose some of the original beauty and also crumple. Sorry about your boyfriend, hope this helps.

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