How to preserve Geranium flowers tutorial. Grow, preserve and enjoy!

Stocking up for projects I have in the process and future ones. What's the difference between the white Geraniums on the first top image and the second below? Can you tell?

Believe it or not the one I am holding is totally dry! Yes, it is! Isn't it amazing? I have been experimenting with Geraniums this Spring and couldn't be happier with the results. If you have them in your garden and want to preserve some here is a tutorial.

MATERIALS:

Activa Flower Drying Art Silica Gel {available at your craft store or florist}

Geranium flowers

Airtight food container {about 3 1/4 deep}

Craft of paint brush

INSTRUCTIONS:

1- Choose well-formed and bright colour flowers.

2- Using your fingers snap your flowers from the stem right from the plant.

3- Select an airtight food container. A see through container would be ideal.

4- Pour some Activa Flower Drying Art Silica Gel in the bottom, about 2".

5- Place your Geranium branches in the plastic tight lid container. 

6- Leave enough space in between flowers. The amount will depend on the size of your container.

7- Pour enough Activa Flower Drying Art Silica Gel around and on top to cover all your flowers.

8- Close your plastic container lid and place it in a safe place. Away from direct light.

9- Let your flowers dry in the Activa Flower Drying Art Silica Gel for about a week. If your flowers are big let them dry for about 10 days.

TIP: Do not open the airtight food container to check on your flowers before the time. Be patient!

10- Open your container and check your flowers. They should feel like paper!

11- Dig them out.

12- Carefully dust off the Activa Flower Drying Art Silica Gel from your flowers using a soft craft or paint brush.

You can store them in another clean airtight food container in between paper towels.

NOTE: Once you have your Activa Flower Drying Art Silica Gel in an airtight container you can re-use it again and again. Make sure to remove all plant remains after drying, keep it clean and closed tight.

DISCLOSURE: I have not received any samples or compensation from for writing this content and I have no material connection to the brands, topics and/or products that are mentioned herein.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Gabriela Delworth is a Training Specialist & Designer who designs and develops high-end products for leading arts and crafts. She is also a certified Instructor and teaches a variety of creative courses at various venues throughout the year.

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