Dried flower crafts offer a beautiful and sustainable way to preserve the beauty of live flowers long after they've been plucked from the garden. While arranging dried flowers into bouquets or wreaths is a classic choice, there's a world of possibilities beyond these traditional methods. From home décor to wearable art, here are some creative ways to incorporate live and dried flowers into your crafting projects!
Resin Casting
Embedding dried blooms in resin creates stunning, everlasting pieces such as jewelry, coasters, and paperweights. Whether you opt for a minimalist design with a single delicate blossom suspended in resin or experiment with elaborate compositions, resin casting allows you to capture the intricate details and vibrant colors of dried flowers in a durable and versatile medium.
Pressed Botanicals
By sandwiching flowers between layers of absorbent paper and applying pressure, you can flatten and preserve them for use in various projects. Pressed flowers can be framed as wall art, incorporated into greeting cards or bookmarks, or even used to adorn candles or pottery. The delicate, ethereal quality of pressed flowers adds a whimsical touch to any project.
Flower ‘Printing’
For those with a passion for textiles, consider experimenting with flower pounding or eco-printing. Flower pounding involves hammering dried blooms onto fabric to transfer their natural pigments, resulting in unique and vibrant patterns. Eco-printing takes this a step further by steaming fabric bundled with dried flowers and leaves, allowing their dyes to infuse into the material. The ‘printed’ fabric can be transformed into scarves, pillow covers, or even clothing, each piece a wearable work of art inspired by nature.
Whether you're a seasoned crafter or new to the world of DIY, exploring dried flower crafts, beyond the standard arrangement, opens up a world of creativity and inspiration. By harnessing the beauty of botanicals in unexpected ways, you can infuse your home and wardrobe with the timeless allure of printed, pressed, resin cast and dried flowers!