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If theres one thing betterthan fresh roses, its preserving their beauty by pressing them.
Pressed roses can be used in fun DIY projects, such as cards or bookmarks.
Not to mention their sentimental value.
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And the best part?
Pressing roses is a beginner-friendly project that can be done in various ways.
Heres everything you should probably know about how to press roses, as told by two floral experts.
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How to Press Rose Petals
Pressing just rose petals is simple.
Remove petals from the rose head carefully, one by one.
Then, place the petals on the paper in rows, making sure each petal doesnt overlap or touch.
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Press the petals using your preferred method.
Trim the stem and remove leaves, as needed.
If you keep some leaves, verify they dont touch each other or the rose head.
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Remove exterior petals from the rose heads, at least one layer.
Place the rose heads face down onto the paper.
If pressing multiple rose heads at once, check that they are spread out and dont touch each other.
Press the rose heads using your preferred method.
How to Press Roses With a Book
Using a book is a beginner-friendly way to press roses.
It works just as well as a traditional flower press, Synod says.
All you need are multiple (preferably larger and heavy) books and paper.
This method extracts moisture quickly, and its easy to do, according to Synod.
Its also great for smaller projects, like greeting cards or bookmarks, Flynn says.
