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Re: Rose uses

I think you can buy "pressing paper" that absorbs the moisture from the flower
when you place it in the book.  The only problen is that the buds are so thick,
they may be hard to flatten.  Try opening the rose, perhaps a rose with fewer
petals ie wild roses would work better. I press pansies this way and they
maintain their color beautifully. Craft shops would probably carry the paper.
Julie

lowery@teamzeon.com wrote:

> Valerie Lowery@ZEON
> 01/29/99 02:56 PM
>
> Come to think of it, there is supposed to be an easy process to making
> paper with flower petals laced in it.  I received some for an x-mas
> present, but would love to make some using petals from my own garden as a
> personal touch.  Anyone know how to do this or can recommend a
> book/website?  I would think that rose petals would be lovely.  I'm not a
> professional in the least, so easy instructions would help me.
>
> Has anyone tried to press roses?  Mine never do right.  They end up very
> brittle and brown.  I'm trying to press them for bookmarks and such.
>
> Val in KY
> zone 6a
> (who never knew we could discuss such things on this list, but am very glad
> we can!)
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