How to Press Foliage

 Happy Tuesday ! 

Today I am still working on my Summer Bucket list as I count days the last days of July. After walling around in Nature I decided to press a few leaves and flowers I collected. 

How to Press Foliage

So – how to press leaves? Thankfully, it is quite simple. The steps are as follows:

• Dry the stems off and cut the branches into reasonable sized pieces.
  • Adjust the size of the pieces to fit the book pages or press you are working with.
• Place the leaves in the book or flower press on printer paper or directly on the pages of the book.
  • Most leaves are thick enough that they will not stick or pick up the color of the text.
• When you are ready to close the press or book, make sure the leaves are not curled or in too many layers. This helps prevent discoloration and breakage.
• Wait 3-8 weeks depending on the thickness of the foliage for everything to be completely dry. Once they are dry to the touch, you can take the leaves out of the press and use them in your projects.