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Dried flowers make great decorations for your home and are perfect for making unique gifts. Spruce up your home with this fun and inexpensive hobby.
You Will Need
Pruning shears
Hangers
Dental floss
Rubber bands
Dark, warm, and well-ventilated area
Hairspray
Step 1: Pick in the spring(采摘春天的花)
Pick flowers for drying from early spring to late fall.
Choose blooms that have not fully matured. The blooms will open as they dry.
Step 2: Choose wisely(尽量找一些看上去很健康的花)
Choose healthy-looking flowers that are insect and disease free.
Step 3: Air dry(风干)
Air dry the flowers. Cut the stems to no shorter than 6 inches in length and pull off any excess foliage.
Step 4: Tie to a hanger(系在衣架上)
Tie the stems to a hanger with dental floss. Tie them individually or bunch the stems together with a rubber band.
Step 5: Dry(等着花儿发干)
Allow the flowers to dry upside down in a dark, warm, and well-ventilated area for two to three weeks.
Step 6: Spray hairspray(喷上发胶)
Spray the flowers with hairspray after they are completely dry. Display your dried flowers around your home, keeping them out of sunny areas.
No species of wild plant produces a flower or blossom that is absolutely black.