One question I get often is how do I dry my roses.
I am going to share how to dry roses.
I don’t know if there is a right way or a wrong way just sharing how I dry my roses.
I guess it’s no secret that my favorite flowers are roses,although there are many other flowers I enjoy.
But this time of the year I rarely see any flowers at are market that are prettier than the roses.
I enjoy my flowers until they are wilted over.
Yes I still see beauty in my flowers even when they look like this.
But once they reach this point,before the petals start to fall I take them out of the water and wrap the stems in a paper towel.
Then I take a rubber band or some twine and wrap that around the paper towel.
Then I simply hang them upside down.
I try to fluff them a bit before I hang them upside down.
But honestly I don’t mind it they are a little wonky looking.
I never look for perfection even when drying my roses.
The colors may change a bit and they won’t be perfectly shaped but that’s okay.
They usually end up on this piece I found at a garage sale a few years ago.
Simply hung upside down on this wire.
When they are finished drying I will leave them up unless I run out of room.
I will clip off some of the buds for future projects.
But they look pretty in a bowl too.
Here is a recent project I made using my dried roses.
You can read about it HERE.
Stunning!
Thank you Marilyn!
I do it just like you do. Love the dried roses even if they are not perfect. Beautiful pictures.
Wish you a great weekend.
Hugs
Thanks so much Bente you too!
Very pretty Anne. I dry my roses just like you and love they way they come out. Love your wire hanging rack for the roses to hang and dry on.
Kris
Thank you Kris.
Oh thank you! I saw your lovely wreath post a few days ago and immediately wondered where I would find dried roses. I’m kind of awful at crafts but I love to keep trying so that I can surround myself with beautiful things! xo Jonni xo
This is a very simple craft Jonni.I am not very crafty either.
so pretty, anne! happy weekend!
Thank you so much Lynn!
I will definitely be trying this soon! I wonder if florists will sell their older bouquets at a discount…hmmm might be worth looking into. Thanks for the tutorial.
Debbie 🙂
Hmmm yes I should find out thanks Debbie.
Anne, I have enjoyed each and every one of your posts. The lovely chippy paint, the pink roses and everything you show us touches me. My love for gently used and re-purposed items from the past drives me; and I find great inspiration in your artistic creations.
I especially appreciate your sharing how you dry your roses. I will be doing the same from now on. Thanks so much!
Connie (Grandma Pearl)
Thank you Connie!
Anne, thanks for sharing your “secret” method for drying flowers! I have used this technique for drying herbs from my garden, but never thought about doing it for flowers.
You are welcome Lynn!
I absolutely love when you send a small package of dried roses with a purchase. It’s such a nice, thoughtful touch!
Your so welcome Carla I am so glad you enjoy them.