By Audrey Lozano
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Summary:
This gorgeous shadow box project allows you to make a unique frame using real flowers from your garden or a special occasion, have fun creating beautiful designs for your home. ACTIVA’s Flower Drying Art Silica Gel preserves flowers and keeps the natural beauty that fresh flowers have.
SAFETY TIPS:
Even though Flower Drying Art is non-toxic, it will absorb pesticides from flowers. Do not re-use drying container for food preparation. Flower Drying Art can be a skin and eye irritant. Use proper precautions and contact a physician immediately if ingested.
Visit: www.activaproducts.com for Instructions and Drying Timetable
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Materials Needed:
- 1 pouch ACTIVA’s Flower Drying Art Silica Gel
- Plastic container
- Scissors
- 1 cup or spoon
- 1 shadow box
- 1 crazy daisy bouquet
- Microwave
- 1 glass of water
- Plastic fork
- Brush
- Hold Hairspray
- Glue gun
- Tweezers
Step 1:
Pour Silica Gel into a plastic container to a depth of 1 ½ to cover the bottom
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Step 2:
Cut flower stem to about 1 inch
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Step 3:
Place flowers face up on surface, press gently, make sure the bottom of the flower is seating firmly on the silica gel
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Step 4:
Using a cup or a spoon, sprinkle silica gel around base, top and sides of the flower. Make sure the flower is fully covered
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Step 5:
Place in microwave with a glass of water and heat on high power for one and a half minute
Step 6:
Using the tweezers, gently remove flower, slowly pour off silica gel until blossoms are uncovered
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Step 7:
Brush away any silica gel maybe left in the petals
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Step 8:
Coating the flowers with hold hairspray will enhance, strengthen and protect against shattering and sun fading - spray one layer, let it set
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Step 9:
Once the flowers are ready, open the shadow box
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Step 10:
Using the glue gun, place glue on the back of the flower, particularly the stem
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Step 11:
Start creating your design, have fun!
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Step 12:
Close the shadow box
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And it’s finished!
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