I have the silica crystals my grandmother used 20 years ago. Still going strong!

@kirieleturgez8626

3 жыл бұрын

😱 wow!! That's amazing and how special!!

@donnasantamaria8317

3 жыл бұрын

@@kirieleturgez8626 My thoughts exactly!! I had no idea the sand will keep that long!

@thuynguyen-km2lq

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@mommycares2107

3 жыл бұрын

How do you keep them that long?

@mariavoudourifloraldesign8651

3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys! This sand is the same with crystal silica gel cat litter? Thank you

Just to be safe I suggest wearing nitrile gloves, goggles and a mask. I work with silica in the lab and the fine particles can damage your skin and may increase the possibility of lung cancer (currently under inspection). Also pay attention to the substance that shows the moisture level through color change: definitely avoid anything with cobalt salts in it (turns blue when in contact with water). Cobalt(II)-chloride CoCl2 for example is a CMR-substance, means that it can cause cancer, genetic defects and affects fertility. You really won't want that in your life without proper precaution.

@junior29557

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, hopefully that’s mentioned on the pack of silica crystals to warn people

@no.one.two.

3 жыл бұрын

@@junior29557 aside from the moisture level indicating substance, the possible toxicity of silica highly depends on the particle size. If the particles are small enough to be e.g. breathed in or to settle into the small creases of the skin, they probably should better be avoided.

@HoaniaXoxo

3 жыл бұрын

Is flower silica crystal and cat litter silica crystal the same thing?

@lalrinpuiiralte3712

3 жыл бұрын

Can even cause Lupus

@junior29557

3 жыл бұрын

@@no.one.two. thanks. I'll keep that in mind.

This would be a great project to do to preserve a wedding bouquet and then use it to decorate your home!

@lukehunter8523

Жыл бұрын

Doing it right now with my new wife’s

Long time ago, in middle school they showed us a way to dry flowers in 3D by placing them into small clear vessel (eg. lightbulb glass) and filling it with warm heated sand. it was a clean and ecological way of doing things.

@dontatmeevr

2 ай бұрын

Do remember the name of the technique please

@rabiasaghir6785

Ай бұрын

Detail pl

I did this to preserve roses from a family member’s funeral arrangement. Then, created memory boxes for the immediate family. They turned out beautiful. I wish I had thought to do this with zinnias from the garden this year. Wonderful ideas from you, as always!!! 😊

@SleepyKittens

3 жыл бұрын

Wish I thought of preserving some of my mom's funneral flowers years ago... Thanks for suggestion!

@SuperOhsarah

3 жыл бұрын

what a beautiful tribute.

@originalchoochoo

3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find boxes deep enough for roses? I'm wanting to do my mom's funeral flowers for the kids.

@Emevol37

3 жыл бұрын

Wish I would have thought of this 22 years ago, when I got married 🌸

@antiquegardenshowcase

3 жыл бұрын

@@originalchoochoo I actually went to a local "flea market" style store called Peddler's Mall in my area. I found two, deep, heart-shaped glass boxes with lids that were perfect! When you look down inside you can see the rose beautifully. I just update my webpage with pictures of my memory boxes if anyone is interested. It is a great keepsake for a family member. www.antiqueandgardenshowcase.com

This is an excellent idea and the process looks like a lot of fun. What a great way to extend the enjoyment of your flowers. This is something I could do in my classroom with my kids as a science experience. 😊🌻🌻

@pennynewell3459

3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely Mother’s Day gift idea.

@derrongoodengardenandlifes8655

3 жыл бұрын

@@pennynewell3459 That’s an excellent idea.😊👏🏼👏🏼

@kimsw9778

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please do!! I would have loved to learn this in school! Things you should learn for life!! Congrats teacher!

@derrongoodengardenandlifes8655

3 жыл бұрын

@@kimsw9778 Will do for sure.👍😊

@LDink

3 жыл бұрын

Had the same tought. It would be nice to try to even put the whole flower in silica. An after that some stations. One for each part of a flower: the stem, the roots, the petals.... sorry for the broken english, btw. Ich don't live in the states, and speak and teach in another language.

Wow I never knew crystals like this existed for drying flowers. I’m totally struck by inspiration!

As you were pouring I thought you said Sunflowers don’t take that long to dry. But you said some flowers do some flowers don’t. It actually looked like you were covering a sunflower. Great video. I can’t believe as crafty as I’am I’ve never done this! Thank you. You should use a small silicone nasal cleaning ball and puff the sand out with air!

What a fun and beautiful project. Those would look so nice in your baby's nursery. 🌺💗

@krofar7195

3 жыл бұрын

It would even be cute to do florals from baby’s firsts, like Easter, Birthday, Christmas, as heirlooms.

@keelyjo2039

3 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought!

@leisacasale6564

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@sjwestmo

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of a nursery, too!

I never knew you could do something like this! When I was a little girl, my mom and I would place flowers in between wax paper and then iron them. We did this every season. Love this video and thank you for teaching me something new! 🌻👩🏼‍🌾🌻

@naturegirl7777

3 жыл бұрын

I still have a leaf collection project required for school - - 5th grade I think - - done this way! (...and that was many MANY years ago! 🙃) =^..^=

@13dulcie

3 жыл бұрын

My mom and grandma would do this too.

@originalchoochoo

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I had a special aunt who never purchased cards. She made her own from her garden. Everyone looked forward to receiving them!

@donnasantamaria8317

3 жыл бұрын

That's also a great idea! I'm going to try this with some fall leaves I have saved. Does the wax melt and adhere to the flower, helping with preservation?

@naturegirl7777

3 жыл бұрын

@@donnasantamaria8317 ... You place the leaves in between two pieces of wax paper...then use a thin piece of fabric to iron over the top to help meld them together. Don't iron directly on top of the wax paper because it'll ruin your iron. =^..^=

I just think it would be really sweet that one day her babies are gonna watch this and realize what a talented mommy they have.

I never knew you could dry flowers as perfectly as this! The frames look beyond beautiful!

I never knew you could do this, they came out gorgeous!! And that time lapse of the night sky was really cool, I can’t say this enough ....love love love all your videos Laura and Aaron 🙆🏻‍♀️😁

The pink with the white background is so striking and I know you are loving that cordless glue gun 👍😊

What great gifts these could make for “someone who has everything!” Especially garden lovers! Thanks so much for the tutorial!

Laura you're such a wholesome person with wholesome talents! Wow! So beautiful!❤️

So beautiful !!!!! These would make a great backdrop in your new plant/filming room.

@naturegirl7777

3 жыл бұрын

...Ooo, I LIKE that idea! 😉 Good thinking! =^..^=

@RG-nv8nc

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it would!!!! 😁

@barbaramclean5995

3 жыл бұрын

That is a brilliant idea! 👍😊

@camicri4263

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

Your flowers turned out so beautiful! I love the idea of the 4 seasons in a display on the wall. Years ago, at a flower shop where I used to work, we offered this to brides to help preserve their bouquets after their wedding. They loved it and I had forgotten how amazing the flowers turn out and retain their color! I always thought they needed to dry in an airtight container but glad to see they don't. Thank you for always being so inspiring!🧡

I think this is my favorite craft project you’ve ever shown us! 🌸 Sooooooo cool. I can’t believe how vibrant the colors stay.

This is so terrific! My friend's mom was a gardener and she used to preserve her flowers this way. I always was in awe of her dried flower arrangements. It would be a treat to see you create one of your stunning arrangements with preserved flowers. 🌼🌻🌹🍂🌿

Wow how awesome! I had no idea this was an option for drying flowers. Thanks so much for showing this technique!

..."that's pretty much it for this video", and it was AWESOME!! !! These framed flowers are almost like a shadow-box effect, and a gallery wall of these would be phenomenal. Instead of looking at photos on your phone and reminiscing over a good growing year (we gardeners can relate what joy THAT brings!), strolling down a hallway in your home while looking at these would be even more fulfilling... everything would be in 3D - - larger than life. The varied colors and textures feed one's soul! Have a blessed day everyone! 🙏 =^..^=

@tinaholbrook9719

2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I want to do! Next year I will start 😁 But keep in mind that silica is very hazardous. If you use it, use gloves and a mask. It is very dangerous to breathe it in.

I had no idea this was possible! You just opened up a world of ideas for me. Thank you.

Thank you for this tutorial. I immediately thought of doing this with my orchid blooms. They are so beautiful and never last long enough.

I didn't know this was a thing, and now I'm so excited to try it next year! Thanks for sharing this awesome craft!

I can't wait to do this with my grandchildren and put photos on the back of us doing them together. What a special keepsake! Thank you!!!

WOW!! What an amazing gift idea! Thanks for doing this video and showing us how easy it is to preserve the beauty of the flowers we grow.

Loved this! Definitely would love to see you making the “false” stems and dried arrangement!

@vinamancao

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a video of this as well!

So much fun. I started using silica crystals this summer and went crazy. I found if I left flowers in for more than four days they started falling apart. Three days seemed to be the magic number. Even if they were not completely dry they would air dry the rest the way and keep all their petals. I love the shadow box idea. Love the dahlias!

@galadethlaernis6266

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I know she said something about reusing the crystals. What do you have to do to keep using the crystals? Anything special? I'm a newbie at all of this and have yet to get started but I just wanted all the information. Thank you so much!

@Sarah-wy5fw

3 жыл бұрын

@@galadethlaernis6266 Once they change color (blue to pink), then it is time to recharge them. I lay mine out on a large sheet pan and put in the oven. Start with 200 degrees for a few hours. Sometimes I do 250. When they are blue again they are ready to go. Hope that helps.

@galadethlaernis6266

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sarah-wy5fw Thank you so much! What brand do you use? I like the idea of the colour-activated crystals... seems so much more helpful!

Wow. I had no idea how easy it is to dry flowers ! It's my next project. Thank you Laura. Have a blessed day ☺🌄💐

The floral arrangements are very beautiful keepsakes. I love the idea of keeping beautiful dried flowers grown on the property. Thank you for sharing.

I absolutely ❤ this idea! It's so delicate & pretty! And it's so awesome that you're preserving the life that you created. There is a beautiful rose bush that produces these multi color roses up the street, and I've watched them regularly cut back & throw away the roses. This will allow me to finally get one before they are completely gone. Thank you so much! 🌹

Stunningly beautiful! I’m definitely curious to know about the environmental impacts of the silica gels but the fact that you can reuses it so many times definitely makes me feel a bit better. I feel like these would be great to do with various seasonal flowers and even give as gifts!

My life has changed now knowing about these drying crystals!

Love this so much! Thank you Laura. Can’t wait to try it. How fantastic for preserving flowers from wedding bouquets!

I used to do this all of the time. Probably haven't done it for about 20 yrs though. Still have all of my tubs of Silica so maybe next Summer I should do it again. Peonies were always my favorite to dry!

@ramibu239

3 жыл бұрын

@Gi Gi no, they usually don't retain their scents. Roses sometimes will still have a faint scent. If you are drying flowers like daisies & pansies (flowers that are more flat) I would lay on about an inch layer of silica & simply cover until you couldn't any longer see any part of the flowers (about another 1/2 inch to an inch). Flowers like Roses, Peonies & Dahlias you need to make sure you have a container deep enough (I always either used tins or rubbermaid - need containers w/ lids) for the height (& width) of the flower + the silica). I would start w/ about 1-2 inches of silica, nestle the flower into it so it was standing straight up, then very gentle pour the silica in between each of the petals until each flower was covered. For flat flowers I left very little stem on them. As for the fuller flowers I might've left about a 1/2 inch on the stem on as it did help hold the flower together better, but also made it easier to hot glue to wreath forms & things. Depending on the size & thickness would also determine how long you had to keep them sealed in the silica too. Once dried they can last for many years as long as you keep them stored safely. I would gentle brush off any dust left from the silica cryatals then store the flowers in different tins until I was ready to use for whatever craft.

Oh I love this! I've never done anything like this but now I'm going to give it a try! Thank you!

Thank you so much for posting this! I used the Silica crystals on flowers from my wedding bouquet from 2 years ago and they still look amazing, but I wasn't sure how to display them. I'm going to get some of those frames for sure, it's perfect!

Oh Geez, back to the store to buy supplies for this project, so fun and beautiful, makes me anticipate Spring and Summer even more. Thanks, Laura for this video, such a great idea.

Your pure joy over the dahlias was fun to watch, and they came out so beautiful!

You can also microwave those crystals to reuse them, in high humidity areas (New Orleans) they will not dry on the counter.

@munirahbakar4123

3 жыл бұрын

A warm oven would be better because depending on the water content in the silica gel, it might pop in the microwave.

This is so wonderful! I had no idea you could dry flowers this way :0 imagine the wreaths you could make!!!

Absolutely beautiful! Love the idea of the gallery wall and the four seasons display. So lovely.

My eldest granddaughter just celebrated her 21st birthday. For her christening as a baby I had a halo of tiny baby pink rosebuds made for her to wear. I dried them in silica crystals and placed them in a glass top case along with the linen embroidered towel a ladies group from church made for her. I added two widows mites and a small terracotta lamp from the holy land to the display. The roses stayed pink until she was in high school put are still in the case in her parents home. I love silica flowers!!

Haha loved the overnight section 🌙 these look amazing, I have never heard of these crystals before. Lovely idea to have a picture for each season too. I think I like these 3D ones more than pressed 😍

gorgeous decoration idea for the little girl's room that will be coming along shortly!

@joannsnyder6667

3 жыл бұрын

My thought exactly! Perfect for the nursery🌻🌼🌸🌺

Oh my word! Those are so pretty framed. I love them. Definitely something I want to play with. Great ideas Laura. Such beautiful gifts those would make. That pink one is amazing. Thanks for showing us how you do this! 🌺

I love how much fun you're having, doing this!! 💕 🌼🪴 Such a great project! Thank you for sharing 😊

What a cool idea Laura, thank you. This would be great to do with my daughter😁. Have a fantastic day!!

Fantastic video, I love this! You're such an inspiration, I love flowers so this is wonderful way to extend the enjoyment of flowers. I'm definitely going to try this. Thank you!

Excellent presentation, Laura. I also loved your idea of a gallery wall and four seasons. 👏 Brava!

One of my favourite videos, so far. 😍😍😍 Very inspiring arts/crafts and gift ideas. Thanks, Laura! ❤

Did it with DA roses last year, the best way to keep flowers forever 💖

Wow ! This is great! I've always wanted to do this but a flower press is pretty pricey. Love the fact that you can use the Silca over and over. Thank you, Laura!

@eurekamarijka

3 жыл бұрын

A friend built an amazing flower press by drilling a hole in each corner of two pieces of plywood, threaded through with carriage bolts and nuts. She stacks layers of flowers and leaves between paper, plywood top and bottom, and tightens the bolts! Makes me want to do one myself! 😆 🌺

Didn't know anything about this kind of project. What a great way of preserving all the work you, and Aaron put in ,to make a beautiful garden.

Gorgeous! I really love when green picks are framed this way too ❤️

Now I want to get married just to preserve my flowers hahahahah

@katoloniable

3 жыл бұрын

Haa 😂

This is an excellent and helpful demonstration. My question is, how do these crystals differ from those included in Wisedry moisture packs? Will they remove moisture from the air the same way, or is there some sort of difference? Thank you again, excellent all the way around!

@joeylacivita2650

2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an older comment but I believe the only difference is the small packets may not have the colour changing crystals (not required just a nice indicator of when to fully dry out the crystals after use)

What a beautiful way to bring the garden inside during the off season! 💜

What a wonderful idea! To admire such beautiful flowers during the winter months with such beautiful colors would be very nice.

Stunning My younger Brother just passed away We had been trying to dry the flowers and trying to figure out what we can do with them ... THANK YOU Laura for this and sharing everything with us.... 🍃🌸🍃

If you drill holes in a pan and put it in another pan just like it you can put them together and lift the top pan with the holes and sift the crystals off the flower

@sarahfenster7200

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Or rest the flowers on a baking rack within the pan before pouring the crystals in.

@13dulcie

3 жыл бұрын

Smart idea!!

@HCLight100

3 жыл бұрын

​@@sarahfenster7200 I was thinking the same thing! (:-)

@newlife533

3 жыл бұрын

@@HCLight100 🥰

@newlife533

3 жыл бұрын

@@sarahfenster7200 🥰

What an interesting process! Absolutely love how the flower's color is preserved.

Holy Cow! I have never heard of this. Never even dreamed or imagined such a thing. I really love how they keep their color. This is definitely something I'm going to have to try. Need to add this to my list for next year!! Thanks, Laura!

Darn you, now I want to try that, and no flowers to be found in my garden. It will have to wait until next growing season. I want them to be something special from my garden💚🙃

@idaliagonzalez9776

3 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful. Now you gave me the idea🤣

I did this for my engagement and wedding flowers. Those frames are called shadow boxes. They still look good in my room. 👍

This is the 1st video of yours I’ve ever seen & I’m fascinated! Thank you you tube for the great recommendation!

The gallery wall is a great idea! I love the way these came out. I may have to try this! Thanks for sharing!

These are beautiful, love the idea of a 4 seasons flower grouping!

The “overnight footage” - I just have to ask, was that Aaron or your other editor? Too funny, loved it! 😋 I would always look forward to his funny edits he’d slip in. Perfect, perfect project. 🍃🌺 🍂

@misstrcarter

3 жыл бұрын

I got so confused. I thought the video had somehow skipped to something else. "Okay Aaron, calm down" was my immediate thought :)

@kuhlbreezegardens8663

3 жыл бұрын

I loved the editing too! So creative.

@jazminleon5173

3 жыл бұрын

@@misstrcarter 🤣🤣🤣

@thesmallscape

3 жыл бұрын

@@misstrcarter lol!!

Your so talented, love your ideas. The frames turned out so pretty. You make people like myself feel confident that even I might be able to preserve some of my own and frame them. ❤🌼💐🌺🌻 Thank you Laura!

That sound you heard was my jaw dropping...... absolutely SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wouldn’t you be able to take a picture of the pan when you place all the flowers in it so you know where they are all located? Just mark a side of the pan with tape so you can have an identifier as to the top. So beautiful!! I see these frames in your little girls nursery.

Winterthur Museum in Delaware decorates an entire Christmas Tree with flowers dried in this manner. I was hoping you could do this as theme for one of your trees this year. Since we have high humidity, we use a plastic tub with lid. Also a slotted spatula helps with lifting out the flowers. Zinnias work quite well.

@karenross3457

3 жыл бұрын

There is a You Tube video that shows the Museum setting up the tree. Just search Winterthur Museum dried flower tree.

@Ava_yes_Im_a_proud_therian

3 жыл бұрын

@@karenross3457 I’m going to check that out!

That's a beautiful gift, flowers that last forever! Lovely

This is just marvellous!!! Never seen something like this before!! Thankyou for the inspiration!!! Your creativity is awesome!!!

Good morning. What are you doing today on this fine day. I am planting my hoop house

This is very exciting! I think we need more “How to” videos in the future. :)

Did this years ago! What fun to do again with new ideas! Loved the framed arrangements.

I've loved your projects since the day you guys started your channel many moons ago, and I've honestly missed seeing little, simple projects like this. For me though, this little project is my absolute favorite. Those turned out SO stinkin' cute!!!! And what a cute idea this would be to preserve wedding bouquets!

Things like this make me think I can make pretty things! Then realize I would have to arrange the flowers before gluing.... that's when I realize I cannot make pretty things 😅

@newlife533

3 жыл бұрын

If its pretty to you its pretty get flowers that match in color

If I did this with a hydrangea, do you think it would keep its color at the time of the process or will it still change to brown?

@ritasicari7518

3 жыл бұрын

She said they do keep their color.

@delskinner3427

3 жыл бұрын

If you try it, let me know. I would like to find out.

@dvlshangl3488

3 жыл бұрын

Some flowers do better than others. I did white orchids and they did brown a little bit, but still look nice. Haven't tried hydrangeas.

Ohh 😲 Laura!! I have never seen silica dried flowers before! This is just the most BEAUTIFUL thing - wonderful idea with the shadow boxes. Your idea of the flowers from 4 seasons is perfect! I would love to see what you come up with. Thanks so much for sharing, you did a lovely job as always. 😊🥰💛💕💛

Loved this one! My college roommate did this with my bridal bouquet back in 1974. Even the same size square shadow box! The blue bachelor buttons, pale pink rose buds, and baby's breath still look great after all these years. She even included the bouquet doily that my mother crocheted for me in the arrangement.

It’s too bad we can’t preserve the scent of our flowers, wouldn’t that be lovely 🌹

@rosebroyles8972

3 жыл бұрын

I'm still waiting for some brilliant chemist to accurately mimic the smell of fresh roses. When I tell people Rose is my favorite scent they want to give me rose oil. 🤢 NOT DEAD ONES! I want the smell of a fresh rose!

My dream is to be known as the plant lady in my neighborhood 🤞🏾

@michellescountrygardens

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I think my neighbors think I’m the crazy plant lady!

@talayagiles

3 жыл бұрын

@@michellescountrygardens living the dream!✨ 😆

I used this method for a friend's wedding bouquet 💐 Amazing way to save the live memories, thanks for sharing your tips ♡

This is gorgeous! I've never dried flowers before, but this seems so easy. Love the dimension the crystals give the flowers. This would look beautiful in baby girls nursery. My daughter would love this. Thank you for sharing!

That is beautiful! ❤ Questions: How do you know if it is dry enough? how long does it store?

@calielizabeth4714

3 жыл бұрын

It takes at least one week. I left mine in for 10 days to be safe, I did this to my wedding bouquet a few years ago and it turned out beautiful. It may depend on how many flowers you are trying to dry out. I did this to my bouquet 2 years ago and the flowers are still perfect and kept their original color

@n.w.414

3 жыл бұрын

She also said that the silica has little grains in it that change colour to tell you the flowers are dry.

@calielizabeth4714

3 жыл бұрын

@@n.w.414 True! Yes it may depend on which type you buy, the type I got did not change color so just read the directions!

@mariavoudourifloraldesign8651

3 жыл бұрын

Hi girls! This sand is the same with the crystal silica gel cat litter? Thank you

@rosebroyles8972

3 жыл бұрын

I read a review of drying techniques the other day that said the flowers will keep their color for years before they fade. I'm not sure any method will keep flowers (consistently) vibrant for more than 5-10 years. Maybe if you dropped them in resin after drying?

Question for Aaron: The ads that run before the videos start are blank! This started a couple of weeks ago. I let them run all the way through in case it still counts on your end. Is it just me?

@13dulcie

3 жыл бұрын

Mine were blank for a few days but are right again now. I knew what you were trying to get at. I always watch them too. I want them to get paid...lol

woohoo! another project to keep me busy! Thanks as always for a lovely video and the creative ideas. I love having coffee with you every morning!

Thank you for the lovely display of flowers and for your expertise. You are full of joy and happiness like the beautiful flowers!

A can of compressed air would probably make it easier to get the sand in the center.

@calielizabeth4714

3 жыл бұрын

yes just be very careful! After the moisture is out of the petals they become extremely fragile, so the pressure might break them

@radhikam2401

3 жыл бұрын

Wonder if the air pressure will be too much for the delicate flowers

@kristen5859

3 жыл бұрын

You do NOT want to breath this stuff.

These flower frames have turned out to be really awesome!! Too good!!

Omg i never knew you can preserve flowers for this long!!! Such a brilliant idea ❤️

Laura!! Omg so much fun! I love flowers sooooo much and u absolutely inspire me every time with all your beautiful crafts and landscape ideas! Thank you for doing all u do!

Shadow boxes with my favorite flowers will add some needed texture to my wall art. Can't wait to try this. Great gift idea too.

Absolutely beautiful!! A gallery wall of your own flowers would be gorgeous!! Maybe even in baby girls room.. all pinks and purples!! 🤗

I LOVE this idea! You could even make some for the children’s rooms so they can see what you can achieve when you give your time & love! I will definitely be giving these ago. Bright blessings for 2021 from my family to yours xx

Hi Laura and Aaron! This was fun to watch! Great tutorial! Appreciate the links, too! Your flowers and shadow boxes turned our really pretty! Thank you for sharing!