Joanna Gaines unveiled her method for preserving roses, leaving everyone captivated by its astonishing simplicity.
In the world of home decor and gardening, Joanna Gaines has made a significant impact with her unique style and innovative ideas. One such area is the art of preserving flowers, a technique she uses to 'record' her seasonal garden in an artsy way.
Joanna's herbarium, a library of what she grows in her garden each year, showcases various ways of decorating with dried flowers. Dried flowers can be used for decoration in various ways, such as creating wall or display art, miniature gardens, or even vertical displays using a glass cloche.
The process of preserving flowers, as Joanna Gaines demonstrates, is relatively simple. Silica gel, a sand-like substance that absorbs moisture from flower heads, is used to preserve the color, shape, and form of flowers. To preserve a bunch of blooms from a garden, at least 10L of silica gel is needed.
Joanna popularized the use of silica sand for flower preservation herself, sharing her techniques through her design platform and media presence. The process happens quickly, within a couple of weeks, and most types of silica gel contain a color-changing element to indicate when the preservation process is complete.
For those interested in preserving their own flowers, Joanna recommends using a flower press kit, such as the one available on Amazon. She uses a set of three hinged frames for displaying pressed flowers, and large plastic storage boxes for storing her preserved flowers in her herbarium.
Joanna's preserved roses, which have been in the silica gel for about two months, still look fresh and vibrant. This method not only serves as a beautiful decorative element but also keeps a physical record of the gardening year.
So, if you're looking to add a touch of nature to your home decor or want to preserve your garden memories, Joanna Gaines' flower preservation techniques might just be what you need. With a little time and the right tools, you too can create your own herbarium.
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