Which Flower Press Is Right for You?
From tiny wildflowers to long grasses and larger botanical displays, choosing the right flower press makes the job much easier. Use this guide to compare the different styles and find the best press for your project.
Find Your Flower Press
Start with what you want to press.
Mini Flower Press
Best for:
Small flowers, petals and leaves
Portable and easy to take outdoors
Standard Flower Press
Best for:
Everyday flower pressing
Our best all-round choice for beginners
Giant Flower Press
Best for:
Larger flowers and leaves
More room and greater pressing capacity
Long Flower Press
Best for:
Grasses, ferns and long stems
Extra length for awkward specimens
How Flower Pressing Works
Flower pressing works by combining absorbent materials with steady, even pressure to remove moisture while keeping the flower flat.
1
Pick
Choose fresh, dry flowers or leaves.
2
Arrange
Place them carefully between the absorbent sheets.
3
Press
Tighten the press evenly to apply steady pressure.
4
Create
Use the dried flowers in cards, artwork and other projects.
What Can You Put in a Flower Press?
Flower presses are not just for flowers. Many botanical materials can be preserved successfully.
6 Tips for Better Pressed Flowers
Use fresh flowers
Flowers that are already wilting are less likely to retain their shape and colour.
Keep them dry
Avoid flowers covered in rain or heavy dew. Excess moisture slows the drying process.
Do not overcrowd
Leave some room between specimens so moisture can escape.
Arrange before pressing
Position petals, leaves and stems carefully because this becomes their finished shape.
Tighten evenly
Apply even pressure across the whole press rather than overtightening one corner.
Give them time
Opening the press repeatedly can disturb the flowers. Leave them to dry properly.
What Can You Make With Pressed Flowers?
Turn your pressed flowers into beautiful handmade projects and keepsakes.
Keep Your Flower Press Working Well
The wooden press itself can be used again and again, but the absorbent paper and cardboard gradually become worn through use.
Replacing these internal materials helps the press continue removing moisture effectively.
Flower Pressing FAQs
Which flower press is best for beginners?
The Standard Flower Press is usually the best all-round choice for beginners because it provides enough space for most everyday flowers and leaves without being unnecessarily large.
Can you press leaves as well as flowers?
Yes. Leaves, grasses, ferns, petals and many other botanical materials can be preserved in a flower press.
Why do pressed flowers turn brown?
Browning is often caused by excess moisture or slow drying. Starting with fresh, reasonably dry flowers and using absorbent pressing materials can help.
Can you press several flowers at once?
Yes. A traditional layered flower press can hold multiple specimens at once as long as they are arranged carefully and the pressure remains even.
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