Can you make flowers with Mod Podge?
Make art with pressed flowers and Mod Podge.It is easy to dry flowers and preserve them in a frame.
None of the skills are required.This project is easy if you have never used Mod Podge before.Attach flowers to paper and place them in a frame with Mod Podge.
My mom has a garden.She is one of those people that are often referred to as "plant ladies." I am her only daughter, and unfortunately did not inherit this same skill set.I enjoy playing in the dirt, but I am not good at planning or care.Execution is where I excel.
My mom has planned both her landscaping and mine, as well as the landscapes and gardens of many others.My mother has more flowers and plants than I do.It is quite impressive.
Due to the sheer amount of pretty flowers, we decided to make our own pressed flower project and make some simple art in a frame.The flowers were secured to the paper with Mod Podge.I am excited to show you how it was done.
These flowers are easy to make with Mod Podge.I wanted to answer a few frequently asked questions before we started.You can scroll past this section if you want the how-to.Here is a little education for you.
The best way to preserve dried flowers is to use Mod Podge.Fresh flowers can lose their color if Mod Podge is not used.
Method #2 was used.If you aren't in the rush with the project, it's perfect.You will have pressed flowers in a few weeks.
You can not.The flowers are going to do what they are told to.It is not possible to tell what colors you will end up with when preserving flowers.It's a good idea to cut the flowers before they bloom.When you dry flowers, they won't retain their original color.
Depending on the finish you prefer, you could even use Hard Coat.We used a cleaning product.
You need to get those flowers before you do anything else.It takes a few weeks for the heavy book method to dry.Pick flowers and leaves and lay them out on paper towels.
My mom made this flower pressing contraption using a heavy sheet pan.There were binders from her days as a teacher.You need weight.We waited two weeks for them to be fully dry.
Pick your frame and papers for your background when you are ready to make your pressed flower art.
Carefully remove your flowers and leaves from the press.You can put them on the paper in a different way.
Put your work surface down.Add Mod Podge to the dried flowers.A layer can be spounced on first.
It is okay that your paper may Curl a bit.You can flatten it with wax paper and a book if that happens.After we put it in the frame, we didn't do anything.
Place your pressed flowers in their frame.The glass that came with your frame can be used or left out.There is only one thing to it...
There are different combinations of flowers and papers.It's too cute for spring and summer.
You can use Mod Podge to protect your pressed flowers from falling apart in your frame.The pressed flower art will last a long time.
What do you think about the end result?It would look great as a farmhouse decor.I want to hear your thoughts in the comments.