You are viewing the article How to Dry Sunflowers at Tnhelearning.edu.vn you can quickly access the necessary information in the table of contents of the article below.
X
This article was co-written by Lana Starr, AIFD. Lana Starr is a floral designer & owner of Dream Flowers, a floral design establishment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dream Flowers specializes in floral design for events, weddings, parties and corporate events. Lana has over 14 years of experience in floral design and her work has been featured in floral books and magazines such as International Floral Art, Fusion Flowers, Florist Review and Nacre. Lana has been a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) since 2016 and a California Floral Designer (CCF) since 2012.
There are 13 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 4,314 times.
Sunflowers with bright yellow sun can brighten up the whole room. Moreover, you also don’t always have to have fresh flowers to keep their vibrant colors. You can dry sunflowers as a decoration or keepsake to make your home more cheerful. Alternatively, you can dry the sunflower seeds to eat or dry the petals for decoration.
Steps
Dried sunflowers for decoration
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/1/18/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-1- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/1/18/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-1-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Pick sunflowers that have just bloomed. If you plan to dry sunflowers for decorative purposes, it’s best to use small to medium sized flowers that have just bloomed. Their seeds are not fully developed so will not fall off after drying. [1] X Research Source
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/c/c6/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-2- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c6/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-2-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Cut flowers with medium stems. The flower stalk is about 15 cm long; you just rely on that to cut flowers. Choose a beautiful, symmetrical flower and remove wilted leaves around the flower. [2] X Research Source
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/c/cc/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-3- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/cc/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-3-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Hang the flowers in a dark and dry place. Tie a thread or rope to the end of the flower stalk. You can tie three flowers into a bunch, but don’t let the flowers touch each other. Choose a dry, dark place to hang your flowers, such as an unused cupboard, wall cabinet, or attic. [3] X Research Sources
- You can also put flowers in a vase to dry. The petals will bend more gracefully. Leave the flowers in a dry, dark place. [4] X Research Sources
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/5/5f/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-4- Version-3.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/5/5f/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-4-Version-3.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Check flowers after 2 weeks. Sunflowers will dry in about 2 weeks, but can take up to 3 weeks. Once they are dry, cut the rope and remove the flowers from the cabinet. [5] X Research Sources
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/6/63/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-5-Version-3.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-5- Version-3.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/63/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-5-Version-3.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-5-Version-3.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Apply hairspray to the flowers. Preserve the flower’s color and shape by coating the flowers with a coat of hairspray. Place flowers in a vase or cut flower stalks short to put in a decorative glass box. [6] X Research Sources
Dry sunflowers with desiccant
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/6/6e/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-6- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/6e/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-6-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Cut the flower stalks short. When drying flowers with a desiccant, it is best to cut the flower stalks short to about 2.5-5cm, as the flower stalks will become brittle after drying. If you prefer longer flower stalks, you can make flower stalks with wire to make fake flowers while the flowers are fresh. Push the wire through the flower stalk, bend it back, and pull it through the flower stalk. Wrap the wire around the flower stalk. [7] X Research Sources
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/3/3a/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-7- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/3a/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-7-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-7-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Mix cornstarch with borax. Borax and cornstarch combined have a drying effect on flowers. Mix these two ingredients together, equal parts each. Add a teaspoon of salt to the mixture to preserve the color of the flowers. [8] X Research Sources
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/6/64/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-8- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/64/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-8-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Mix 2 parts borax with 1 part sand. This mixture will also help dry the flowers. Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt to preserve the color of the flowers. This mixture will be heavier and the flowers may flatten out a bit. [9] X Research Source
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/6/6f/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-9- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/6f/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-9-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Try silica gel. Another option is to use silica gel. Silica gel is found in desiccant packs in shoe boxes, purses, and sometimes food, but you can also buy it online or at craft stores. Silica gel has the ability to dry faster than other mixtures, so you do not need to add salt to preserve the color of the flowers. [10] X Research Source
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/e/e5/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-10- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/e/e5/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-10-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Find a box to dry the flowers. Use containers with tight-fitting lids, especially when using silica gel. Spread a layer of desiccant about 2.5 cm thick on the bottom of the can. Place the flowers in the box, flower face up. Gently sprinkle the desiccant on top until the flowers are covered and cover tightly. [11] X Research Source
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/4/4a/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-11- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/4/4a/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-11-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Place the flower box in a warm, dry place. Just like when hanging flowers to dry, you need to put the box in a warm and dry place to help the flowers dry. Sunflowers left in silica gel will dry in less than a week. If you use other drying agents, the sunflowers will dry in about 1-2 weeks. [12] X Research Source
Dry sunflowers to get seeds
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/7/78/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-12- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/78/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-12-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Wait for the old sunflower on the tree. While the weather is still warm, you should allow the sunflowers to reach full maturity while still on the plant. If possible, do not cut the flowers before the sepals turn golden brown. [13] X Research Source
- It is best to wait until the flower has lost all its petals and drooped. You may have to tie the flower to the stake as it begins to wilt and droop. At this point the flower will be heavier, and the plant will weaken under the weight of the flower.
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/5/59/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-13-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-13- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/5/59/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-13-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-13-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Wrap the flowers in cheesecloth so the birds won’t eat them. Wrap cotton cloth or wrap a paper bag around the flower and tie it with rope. This will help protect the seeds from being eaten by birds and squirrels, and will also help keep seeds from falling. [14] X Research Source
- Wait until after the flowers have begun to wilt and droop before wrapping the flower.
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/7/73/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-14-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-14- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/73/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-14-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-14-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Cut the flower stalk with a diagonal stroke. If you need to cut flowers early because of pests or the weather, cut the entire stalk about 30cm long and hang it upside down indoors to dry until the calyx turns brown.
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/9/93/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-15-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-15- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/93/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-15-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-15-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Get sunflower seeds after a few weeks. When the flowers are completely dry, you can remove the seeds simply by brushing them with your hand or a stiff brush. You can also use a fork to scoop out the seeds. [15] X Research Source
- If there are many flowers, you can also get the seeds by rubbing the two flowers together.
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/7/72/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-16-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-16- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/72/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-16-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-16-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Processing sunflower seeds to eat. Mix 1 cup of salt with 4 liters of water. Pick up any flower debris that is still in the seeds and pour the seeds into the water. Soak sunflower seeds for 8 hours or so. When you’re done soaking, drain the water to get the seeds and spread them in the pan. Place the pan in the oven at 218 degrees Celsius and dry for about 5 hours. [16] X Research Source
- Place sunflower seeds in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 1 year. [17] X Research Source
Dried sunflower petals
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/5/51/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-17-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-17- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/5/51/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-17-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-17-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Collect petals. Choose a flower with healthy, fresh petals and pluck each petal with your hand in turn. Try not to damage any petals.
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/d/d9/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-18-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-18- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/d/d9/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-18-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-18-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Dry the petals with pressure. Arrange the petals in a single layer between 2 sheets of blotting paper, parchment paper, or paper towels (absorbent paper is best). Clip the sheets of paper between 2 pieces of cardboard. Block a heavy book on top and wait for the petals to dry for a few weeks. [18] X Research Sources
- You can also simply squeeze sheets of tissue or blotting paper between the pages of a heavy book.
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/a/ad/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-19-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-19- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/ad/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-19-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-19-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Check out the petals. After 2-3 weeks, you can carefully remove the cardboard and blotting paper. Gently pick up the petals. If the petals are still damp, spread new blotting paper and press for about a week before checking again. [19] X Research Source
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/9/9b/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-20-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-20- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/9b/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-20-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-20-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Dry the petals in the microwave. Spread 2 paper towels on a microwave-safe dish. Arrange the petals in a single layer on top of the paper towel, then cover another sheet of clean paper towel over the petals. Microwave the petals on high power for 20-40 seconds or until the petals are completely dry. [20] X Research Source
- The paper towels will absorb the moisture in the petals that escape when drying in the microwave.
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/f/fc/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-21-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-21- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/f/fc/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-21-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-21-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Check the petals after the first 20 seconds of drying. If it is still damp, you need to continue drying for another 10 seconds until dry. Don’t let the petals get brittle. [21] X Research Source
{“smallUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images_en/thumb/8/84/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-22-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry-Sunflowers-Step-22- Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/8/84/Dry-Sunflowers-Step-22-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Dry- Sunflowers-Step-22-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=”mw-parser -output”></div>”}
Dry the dish and change the paper towel between each drying batch. You can also take out a paper towel to dry instead of using a new one. [22] X Research Source
- You should leave the petals on a paper towel for a few hours before using to preserve.
Things you need
Dry the whole flower
- Rope or thread
- Tree pruning scissors
Other methods to dry whole flowers
- Borax (welded)
- White cornmeal
- Sand
- Salt
- Silica gel
- Sealed box
- Tree pruning scissors
Dry the seeds
- Tree pruning scissors
- Canvas or paper bag
- Rope
Dry the petals
- Absorbent paper or tissue
- Cardboard
- Stack of heavy books
- The dish can be used in the microwave
- Tissue
X
This article was co-written by Lana Starr, AIFD. Lana Starr is a floral designer & owner of Dream Flowers, a floral design establishment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dream Flowers specializes in floral design for events, weddings, parties and corporate events. Lana has over 14 years of experience in floral design and her work has been featured in floral books and magazines such as International Floral Art, Fusion Flowers, Florist Review and Nacre. Lana has been a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) since 2016 and a California Floral Designer (CCF) since 2012.
There are 13 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 4,314 times.
Sunflowers with bright yellow sun can brighten up the whole room. Moreover, you also don’t always have to have fresh flowers to keep their vibrant colors. You can dry sunflowers as a decoration or keepsake to make your home more cheerful. Alternatively, you can dry the sunflower seeds to eat or dry the petals for decoration.
Thank you for reading this post How to Dry Sunflowers at Tnhelearning.edu.vn You can comment, see more related articles below and hope to help you with interesting information.
Related Search: