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Drying Flowers & Foliage Photos
by Fred Davis, MG, Hill Gardens of Maine (To view other articles, click Archives)

Here are photographs showing details of the DYI project: Building A Flower Press

Both sides of the plywood boards should be thoroughly sanded to prevent splinters.

Mark a sheet of recycled cardboard using one of the now-sanded pieces of plywood.

Just about any sturdy scissors will do. Trim corners to accommodate the four corner screws.

All of the parts finished and ready for assembly.

Your brand new, fully-assembled flower press—ready to go!

Read the entire 5-part series of articles that include basics, air drying, sand and silica gel drying, using glycerin to preserve/dry foliage...even using the microwave.

Dry Flowers - Part 1

Dry Flowers - Part 2

Dry Flowers - Part 3

Dry Flowers - Part 4

Dry Flowers - Part 5

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