Rose petals and buds: how to dry properly and beautifully, and also use for home decoration

Dried flowers look attractive if the drying process has been carried out correctly. It is appropriate to use such blanks for further crafts, and it is also easy to decorate with them the environment of the apartment.

Drying of rose petals and buds is accompanied by a number of nuances that prevent the elements from fading or darkening in advance.

A dried flower will be a great gift that you can actually make with your own hands.

How to dry rose petals properly?

As you know, from the petals of a fragrant rose, an excellent and tasty jam is obtained, which has a whole range of beneficial properties for the body.

Despite this, rose petals lend themselves to drying: the final result will delight you with its beauty and elegance.

To properly dry live roses at home, you first need to disassemble them into petals.

This is easy to do: cut off the pink bud with scissors and gradually tear off one element at a time from the base of the flower.

You can dry the petals in the following ways:

Air drying. You can prepare rose petals on the whole flower. To do this, use the open air drying technique.
The flower is hung down with inflorescences, and then covered with gauze. This must be done so that the petals do not get covered with dust and dry out evenly.
After the rose is dried, the petals are removed from it and stored as you wish.
Microwave drying. Spread the petals out on a heat-resistant dish so that there is space between them.
Cover them with a paper towel or napkin and place on a microwave safe plate.
Switch on the appliance for 1 minute using maximum power. Repeat the procedure until the petals are brittle.
Drying in a book. Paper is an excellent drying agent for petals: separate them from the fresh bud, and arrange them neatly on the page of the book.
Close the book so that the elements do not wrinkle. This will help preserve the texture of the flower beautifully.

When pressing dry, remember to check the petals every 7 days to ensure they have airflow.

Also, make sure that moisture and sunlight does not get inside.

It is considered a bad omen to dry flowers presented to loved ones: however, such elements can make an excellent composition for the home.

How to beautifully dry rosebuds at home?

If after the holidays there are bouquets with roses, do not rush to throw them away: from the elements of the flower you will get original crafts with your own hands. All that is required is to dry the rose with buds, without letting it fade.

Note! For drying, choose those inflorescences that have kept their shape well. It is better not to bring the flower to a wilting state by starting drying in advance.

There are several proven ways to dry rose buds.

We propose to consider a selection of methods and choose a suitable option for yourself:

Way	Description
In sand	River sand is required for work: cleaned and sifted sand is poured into a cardboard box to a depth of 5 cm. It takes 2 weeks to dry, after which a hole is made in the box and sand is poured. The bud comes out bright and retains its shape for a long time
With cotton wool	Pieces of cotton wool help the rose stay dry. It is laid between the petals, after which the flower is hung on the balcony. After a week, the dried bud will be ready, it remains to remove the cotton with tweezers
In semolina	Semolina is considered a good absorbent. With its help, the rose can be stored for a week until it is completely dry. The technique is similar to working with sand
Using silica gel	Use silica gel to dry the rose in 5 days. The bud is fixed on a wire and sprinkled with the specified material in an upright position using a technique similar to the sand version

What can be made from dried roses?

Dried rose petals will become an indispensable decoration for your home when a home holiday is soon to come. Designers offer a huge number of decor ideas using dried rosebuds.

If fantasy has not yet come up with a worthwhile option, we offer several excellent ways to use a flower:

Transparent candles. Such a decor item has a second name - gel candles.
To make it, you will need a transparent glass, candle gel, a wick, dried buds and a dye if desired.
The gel is melted in a water bath, the wick is inserted and the rose is placed inside.
Decorative panel. The wall decoration will delight the eyes of guests and households: for work you will need a flat wicker basket, ribbons and buds.
Each dried flower must be tied to a basket in a circle to form an elegant panel. With this solution, you can decorate the kitchen or hallway by hanging it on a carnation.
Composition for the New Year tree. Make flower buds a Christmas tree toy with your child.
Purchase a foam blank and carefully insert the existing dried rose buds into it in a circle. The center ribbon will act as a loop for the branch.
Making tea. Make your own Persian tea: take loose black tea and add rose petals to it.
The drink should be infused for 15 minutes, after which you can taste aromatic tea with sweets.
Bath application. A pleasant surprise awaits romantic natures: what could be better than taking a bath with your loved one, laying rose petals on the surface of the foam.
You can also make a bath bomb using baking soda, citric acid, and red dye.

Dried buds will look great in the interior if you open them with varnish. Flowers arranged in a common arrangement in a vase will give a romantic mood.

Important! Try air-drying the stem with the flower.

Dried rose buds and petals will easily find their use as a decoration or as a gift. Try drying the flowers yourself: the result will inspire creativity.