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Make your own homemade Flower preserver

You can make your own Flower preserver that will dry your flowers to look good for years. Below you will find 2 methods for preserving flowers:

Method 1

  • 1 cup borax
  • 2 cups of cornmeal

To dry your flowers, place one or two in an airtight container with a layer of borax and cornmeal mixed together in the bottom. Leave the container in a cool, dry place. After 7 to 10 days, remove the flowers and dust them with a soft artist's brush.

Method 2

Preserve fresh flowers by placing them on a bed of clean cat litter in an airtight container for 7 to 10 days.





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