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Mousetoescamper

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12. I put three of the fresh flowers with stems in a dry vase & stored it on a shelf in a dark corner of my living room

Reply to BigmanPigman (Reply #11)

Sun Nov 24, 2024, 01:57 AM

Nov 24

The flowers dried within a week or so and still look stunning after more than a month. Their structure is more dense and fibrous than poinsettia flowers, which are leaflike in structure. I've noticed that poinsettia flowers turn grey as they dry and eventually crumble. Your hairspray solution might work if the flowers still have some moisture. Best of luck!

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Dried button flower II [View all] Mousetoescamper Nov 23 OP

That's so bright! viva la Nov 23 #1

For the long dark night Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #6

Wow, my dear Mousetoescamper! This is wonderful. Brilliant colors! Thank you. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 23 #2

Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #7

Beautiful luvallpeeps Nov 23 #3

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #8

The color and shape makes me think of 4th of July fireworks! Diamond_Dog Nov 23 #4

Sky mums Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #9

Beautiful MustLoveBeagles Nov 24 #5

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #10

How did you dry it and preserve the color? BigmanPigman Nov 24 #11

I put three of the fresh flowers with stems in a dry vase & stored it on a shelf in a dark corner of my living room Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #12

Thanks! BigmanPigman Nov 24 #13