We have had very good luck
pressing flowers to use in and on our handmade papers.
We use the Micro fleur to dry flowers in the
microwave. It has 2 vented plastic
"platens", 2 pads and 2 fabric sheets and
clips to hold
them together. It comes in two sizes. Most flowers and
leaves we’ve tried work very well and keep their
color if picked at their peak. Place them flat on the
fabric sheet, trimming the backs of the flowers if
needed so they will lie as flat as possible, then
layer the fabric
sheets, the felt pads and then the vented plastic
cover (platen) and hold in place with the clips. Times
in your microwave vary, the newer ones taking less
time than older models. It is better to use several
short bursts of time rather than setting the microwave
for longer periods of time so you can check as you go
along and avoid scorching. Pansies, geraniums,
larkspurs, and cosmos give beautiful results as do
most flowers. Even zinnias and gerbera daisies can be
pressed in the Micro fleur!
