Recycling and Reusing Your Previous Floral Arrangements
Using Preexisting Dried Flowers
As a result of your prolonged enjoyment of your flowers, they are now showing signs of weariness and putting that exquisite bouquet in the bin for trash. No, you don’t. Your flowers will endure another year or more if dried and properly cared for. These suggestions will help you make the most of the beauty that real flowers can offer your home or office for longer.
The usage of dried flowers is experiencing a renaissance, and they have numerous creative applications. The Bouqs Co. wants you to know about the many uses for preserved flowers, from decorative purposes to those with a more practical bent. Before we move on with getting the most out of any dried arrangement, you can also check out our advice on preserving your blossoms and other recycling methods.
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How to Dry Flowers
Drying flowers is simpler than you would imagine. You may keep them as is or press them flat. Select the approach depending on how you want to utilize them.
To dry a bouquet or bloom, you only need some rope and a warm, dark, dry location to hang them. Remove the bottom leaves and hang with the flower side down for a few weeks.
Just make sure flowers are dried fully before putting them down to use.
Dried Bouquet Vase
A bouquet doesn’t have to be fresh to elegantly brighten your house—a bouquet dried whole may be put in a stylish vase or basket. Alternatively, lay a stem or two into miniature vases to accent a big dining table or occasional tables.
Miniature arrangements may also be put in restrooms or on bedroom drawers. Knot a little bouquet together and embellish a wreath to breathe fresh life into it!
Dried Flower Candles
Candles are popular as presents and for personal décor. Candles and dried flowers are a natural pair. To create a dried flower candle, take some dried petals or tiny blossoms or part of your potpourri. Making candles out of empty jars and other containers might greatly increase your reusing skills. There won’t be two identical candles anywhere!
Dried Flower Manicure
Dried petals or filler flowers might create the ideal accent for your nails if you want a manicure. Dip them gently into some nail glue, secure them in place with a couple of coats of top coating, and you should be set!
Clothes Freshening Sachet
Try drying the petals and storing them in little mesh bags to get the most use out of a wilted bunch of roses. And that’s it; simply toss it into your sock drawer or closet for a constant supply of rose-scented freshness.
