Dear Flowers,
It's no longer news that the new, highly anticipated trend of 2022 is dried flowers... which perhaps would be better called dehydrated flowers, a sweeter way of saying it and the one I like better!
How can we make the most of the natural beauty of these flowers?
Let's read together some tips on how to work with dried flowers otherwise known by the undersigned as dehydrated flowers ✨
Drying flowers is an ancient art, just think, linked to the need to capture important memories, I find this thought extremely romantic, don't you think too?
To preserve the flower's natural colors and scents, the drying process must take place immediately after harvesting. This means they must not be allowed to wither. This is a mistake many people make: waiting until they have faded to dry them. But no, flowers should be dried at their peak beauty!
Today there are several drying techniques, the main ones are:
- air drying, the flower is turned upside down and left in a dry environment for 4-5 days
- drying by pressing, the flower wrapped in absorbent paper is left to dry under something heavy
- flat drying, the flowers are placed on a surface covered with paper or cardboard, keeping them spaced apart from each other.
- Then there are some very personal methods… the famous “Silviate” that I will tell you about during the workshop!
Dried flowers as a decorative element
We increasingly see the use of decorative dried flowers in the most popular furnishings, and they adapt to any style: bohemian, classic, or modern.
The most commonly used dried flowers in decorations are roses, lavender, jasmine, and the ever-present pampas grass, but these are just a few examples; the world of dried flowers is constantly evolving.
Dried flower arrangements in the wedding world
Many couples appreciate arrangements and arrangements created with dried flowers for their long-awaited day.
Compared to fresh flowers, dried arrangements have a wild, free-spirited feel.
Chic just right, with the dried flower we can satisfy the most essential style.
You can also create mixes of fresh and dried flowers to give that romantic touch to the arrangements.
Accessories with dried flowers
Another trend is resin jewelry and accessories filled with dried flowers, such as rings, necklaces, earrings, combs, and much more.
Not to be forgotten are the accessories created with a wonderful mix of dried flowers and stabilized flowers, I personally sometimes also use some artificial details... the result is wow!
Finally, dried flowers enrich and perfume the environment without requiring special care, light, or water: they will always look beautiful, retaining their color and beauty for a long time. They're also an excellent eco-friendly and sustainable solution: a must for those of us who love nature!
To learn more about the techniques used to create dried flower arrangements, click this link: https://inlab.silviadeifiori.com/prodotto/allestimenti-floreali-con-i-fiori-secchi/
The Workshop “Arrangements with dried flowers” will be held live online on January 31, 2022 at 6:30 pm.
For any other information related to the live broadcast, please write to: corsi@silviadeifiori.com
We are waiting for you, dear flowers! 🌸
