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« Reply #10 on: Feb 28th, 2006, 11:38pm » |
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on Feb 28th, 2006, 1:50am, Wicked_Witch wrote:As usual, RJ....your mouth is running away again. Cathy want's the fresh flowers she have right now. She DOESN'T want the plastic ones, ok?
I'm sorry I can't be of help to u, Cathy. I don't know a thing about preseving flowers. When I get fresh flowers, I simply put them in a vase till they dried out then I throw them away.  Let me ask me see if I can ask anyone around. |
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Yo Witchy! You are a sweetheart. Thanks for taking the time to reply. It's appreciated  Thanks!
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« Reply #11 on: Mar 1st, 2006, 12:22am » |
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There is a product called "silica" (spelling) that is used for drying out flowers. It is a powder and works great. The pro's use it.. I haven't looked for it in a while, but will look into it again..I have used it, but not in a long time. It keeps the color and you can spray them to last forever..I'll get back with more info
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Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
« Reply #12 on: Mar 1st, 2006, 12:41am » |
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Here is a site that sells silica, but I think you can buy it at a local hardware store, or florest...http://www.misterart.com/store/view/003/group_id/1570/Activa-Products-Fl ower-Art-Silica-Gel.htm Good luck 
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Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
« Reply #13 on: Mar 1st, 2006, 7:26am » |
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Wow, Jimbo! You are really one Jack-of-all-trades, eh? You even do flowers?
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No problem, hun! You know me, always wanting to dip my finger in everything! Hehehe. Back here at home they call me "nosey thingy" I hope though that Jimbo and Justine will be able to help you. 
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« Reply #14 on: Mar 1st, 2006, 3:32pm » |
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on Feb 28th, 2006, 11:17pm, Wicked_Witch wrote:Dang, sistah...are u saying u still have time for another hobby?  |
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More productive than chatting hehe.....But I really like those kind of crafts.....different from your kind of craft though errrrmmmm....witch craft?
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Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
« Reply #15 on: Mar 1st, 2006, 3:50pm » |
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on Feb 28th, 2006, 11:35pm, MissFartyPants wrote:
Hi Justine! Thanks for replying. Sure sounds like a whole lot of work. LOL. I just now pressed the flowers but I'm afraid it's too late. The leaves have all curled up now and cracks when I try to straightened them up  Vaseline petroleum jelly didn't help either. And it looks so dull, I almost feel sorry for them (flowers). They look so lovely before I have neglected them
I'll summon my little artistic inclinations and see if I can come up with something. Dried and dull as it is, I am still going to have it framed.
Hanging it upside down sounds like a good idea .. but it's going to accumulate dusts over the years... I want to hold on to my flowers for as long as is possible. I am being stubborn for not wanting to trust any one to handle it. They just don't realise how special it is. And Indians could be annoyingly stupid and careless sometimes and I don't want to risk it. Hell, if I might try to frame it myself. But I can imagine it's a lot of work. I'm just about given up. Ooooo, the labor of love. This ain't fun at all. lol.
Thanks all for the advice/suggestions. I'll still keep an eye on this thread.. wouldn't hurt to have as many options as possible.
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Those flowers must really be special for you then. I tried to reach my aunt and just found out she's out of the country I can imagine some things I could do with that bouquet but considering its present condition, it may not be a good idea experimenting. I think Jimbo can help more since he knows about the preservative, you may still save it and get on with framing. Wish I could help further....If I get a chance to talk to my aunt though, I'll let you know.
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Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
« Reply #16 on: Mar 2nd, 2006, 2:14am » |
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And Cathy? You said earlier you are not sure what section of the Forum do this topic belongs? I think under Garden, Home and Pets"?
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« Reply #17 on: Mar 4th, 2006, 4:47pm » |
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Hey you guys,
Thanks SO much for your input. I have pressed the flowers with the help of a desk turned upside down (please don't laugh too hard). I was hoping it would help the 'pressing' process a lot quicker.
Jimbo, Justine and Edith ----- I owe you big time.
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« Reply #18 on: Mar 4th, 2006, 4:48pm » |
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on Mar 2nd, 2006, 2:14am, Wicked_Witch wrote:| And Cathy? You said earlier you are not sure what section of the Forum do this topic belongs? I think under Garden, Home and Pets"? |
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Yes Edith I just now realised. If any of the moderators would be so kind as to transfer this thread to its appropriate place. Please, by all means.
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« Reply #19 on: Mar 5th, 2006, 7:19pm » |
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Hehe I couldn't imagine how you did it Cathy No worries though, and you're very welcome. Anyway, goodluck to that, I hope it turns out nice.
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