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(Message started by: MissFartyPants on Feb 25th, 2006, 3:39pm)
Title: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by MissFartyPants on Feb 25th, 2006, 3:39pm


I am not sure where to put this under.

Heck I don't even know where to start. Whether to explain my dilemma or ask the question. Let me try both. LOL.

Okay here's the thing. I want a fresh bouquet of flowers (which is almost dried up now) to be put on a frame. Should I pressed it now? And arranged it how I want it to look in the frame? The leaves have all curled up now  :( . Would putting oil or any kind of lubricant not ruin it? Heck, I don't know the first thing about this whole thing. It's like learning to cook for the first time, only to end up opening a can of red beans. Ha! (But that's another story). I digress.

I have removed the flowers from the vase and letting nature takes its course. But I want to have it framed. Is it possible to keep the color as close to how it was before? Without the aid of a food coloring or the like? Or do they put coloring on it before it gets framed? I don't trusts Indians to do it for me. They stink! LOL.  ;D jk.

Inexperienced as I am, I'd rather do it and just have someone frame it. I'm not entirely hopeless, neither am I completely stupid. So, armed with half-painted nails and a scatter-brain, I have surrendered everything to Google. In vain. I have not found a single website that seems to understand my predicament.

So now here I am, at your mercy.  :'(

Your ideas and suggestions would be soooo much appreciated. Help out a damsel in distress.  ;D  






P.S: I swear to be nice and extremely polite. I'll keep the mood swings in check.  ;D
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by mixin4livin on Feb 26th, 2006, 4:07am
Well Cathy I think you don't think much lol. Why dont u buy some plastic flowers similar to those flowers and keep it in a vase? That's the reason I recomend everyone to send plastic flowers for Valentines coz it can be washed or cleaned or can be kept for ages, even your kids can see it (genaration to generation) plus its cheaper. This is a good egsample for all spending on flowers  ;D
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by MissFartyPants on Feb 27th, 2006, 12:29am


Geez! Why am I not surprised? You're always a huge hlpe RJ.  ::)



Beam me up, Scotty!  ;D
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by MissFartyPants on Feb 27th, 2006, 12:30am


What the hell is 'hlpe'???  ;D
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by MissFartyPants on Feb 27th, 2006, 12:31am


awww I don't like seeing this lil bugger -->  ?????  


Go away! You're annoying.  >:(
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by mixin4livin on Feb 27th, 2006, 7:21am

on 02/27/06 at 00:31:18, MissFartyPants wrote:
awww I don't like seeing this lil bugger -->  ?????  


Go away! You're annoying.  >:(


Think Cathy needs to see a doctor soon LOL  ;D How are u Cathy? Think U are deeply in love these days ei? I guaranty that his love is for real if he had sent u plastic flowers coz he thinks a long way.. ;D
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by Wicked_Witch on Feb 28th, 2006, 1:50am
As usual, RJ....your mouth is running away again. Cathy want's the fresh flowers she have right now. She DOESN'T want the plastic ones, ok?
    I'm sorry I can't be of help to u, Cathy. I don't know a thing about preseving flowers. When I get fresh flowers, I simply put them in a vase till they dried out then I throw them away. ;D Let me ask me see if I can ask anyone around.
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by Justine on Feb 28th, 2006, 4:36pm
Cathy, I have an aunt who's very fond of doing those things, sure look lovely.  I think bunch of dried flowers are nice as is, I have some in my house (country theme) which I dried myself.  The best way to do is to tie the stems all together and hang the bunch upside down until it's completely dry.  I just make use of fancy ribbons to cover the stems and hang them around in my house, like under the stairs, lanai....In time though, the colors do fade and they become dull.

But anyway, I'll ask my aunt for the procedure.  I haven't tried framing but I know she presses the flowers right after cutting them and make use of preservatives like silica gel and glycerin solutions.  You just reminded me of a nice thing to do....
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by Wicked_Witch on Feb 28th, 2006, 11:17pm
Dang, sistah...are u saying u still have time for another hobby? :o
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by MissFartyPants on Feb 28th, 2006, 11:35pm

on 02/28/06 at 16:36:53, Justine wrote:
Cathy, I have an aunt who's very fond of doing those things, sure look lovely.  I think bunch of dried flowers are nice as is, I have some in my house (country theme) which I dried myself.  The best way to do is to tie the stems all together and hang the bunch upside down until it's completely dry.  I just make use of fancy ribbons to cover the stems and hang them around in my house, like under the stairs, lanai....In time though, the colors do fade and they become dull.

But anyway, I'll ask my aunt for the procedure.  I haven't tried framing but I know she presses the flowers right after cutting them and make use of preservatives like silica gel and glycerin solutions.  You just reminded me of a nice thing to do....



Hi Justine! Thanks for replying. Sure sounds like a whole lot of work. LOL. I just now pressed the flowers but I'm afraid it's too late. The leaves have all curled up now and cracks when I try to straightened them up :(  Vaseline petroleum jelly didn't help either. And it looks so dull, I almost feel sorry for them (flowers). They look so lovely before :(  I have neglected them :(

I'll summon my little artistic inclinations and see if I can come up with something. Dried and dull as it is, I am still going to have it framed.

Hanging it upside down sounds like a good idea .. but it's going to accumulate dusts over the years... I want to hold on to my flowers for as long as is possible. I am being stubborn for not wanting to trust any one to handle it. They just don't realise how special it is. And Indians could be annoyingly stupid and careless sometimes and I don't want to risk it. Hell, if I might try to frame it myself. But I can imagine it's a lot of work. I'm just about given up. Ooooo, the labor of love. This ain't fun at all. lol.

Thanks all for the advice/suggestions. I'll still keep an eye on this thread.. wouldn't hurt to have as many options as possible.

Thanks so much guys.  :-*
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by MissFartyPants on Feb 28th, 2006, 11:38pm

on 02/28/06 at 01:50:48, Wicked_Witch wrote:
As usual, RJ....your mouth is running away again. Cathy want's the fresh flowers she have right now. She DOESN'T want the plastic ones, ok?
    I'm sorry I can't be of help to u, Cathy. I don't know a thing about preseving flowers. When I get fresh flowers, I simply put them in a vase till they dried out then I throw them away. ;D Let me ask me see if I can ask anyone around.


Yo Witchy! You are a sweetheart. Thanks for taking the time to reply. It's appreciated  :-*  Thanks!
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by Jimbo on Mar 1st, 2006, 12:22am
There is a product called "silica" (spelling) that is used for drying out flowers.  It is a powder and works great.  The pro's use it..  I haven't  looked for it in a while, but will look into it again..I have used it, but not in a long time.  It keeps the color and you can spray them to last forever..I'll get back with more info
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by Jimbo on Mar 1st, 2006, 12:41am
Here is a site that sells silica, but I think you can buy it at a local hardware store, or florest...http://www.misterart.com/store/view/003/group_id/1570/Activa-Products-Flower-Art-Silica-Gel.htm   Good luck :D
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by Wicked_Witch on Mar 1st, 2006, 7:26am
Wow, Jimbo! You are really one Jack-of-all-trades, eh? You even do flowers?   :D


Quote:
Yo Witchy! You are a sweetheart. Thanks for taking the time to reply. It's appreciated  Kiss  Thanks! :-*


No problem, hun! You know me, always wanting to dip my finger in everything! Hehehe. Back here at home they call me "nosey thingy" ;D I hope though that Jimbo and Justine will be able to help you. ;)
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by Justine on Mar 1st, 2006, 3:32pm

on 02/28/06 at 23:17:05, Wicked_Witch wrote:
Dang, sistah...are u saying u still have time for another hobby? :o


More productive than chatting hehe.....But I really like those kind of crafts.....different from your kind of craft though errrrmmmm....witch craft?  ;D :-*
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by Justine on Mar 1st, 2006, 3:50pm

on 02/28/06 at 23:35:28, MissFartyPants wrote:
Hi Justine! Thanks for replying. Sure sounds like a whole lot of work. LOL. I just now pressed the flowers but I'm afraid it's too late. The leaves have all curled up now and cracks when I try to straightened them up :(  Vaseline petroleum jelly didn't help either. And it looks so dull, I almost feel sorry for them (flowers). They look so lovely before :(  I have neglected them :(

I'll summon my little artistic inclinations and see if I can come up with something. Dried and dull as it is, I am still going to have it framed.

Hanging it upside down sounds like a good idea .. but it's going to accumulate dusts over the years... I want to hold on to my flowers for as long as is possible. I am being stubborn for not wanting to trust any one to handle it. They just don't realise how special it is. And Indians could be annoyingly stupid and careless sometimes and I don't want to risk it. Hell, if I might try to frame it myself. But I can imagine it's a lot of work. I'm just about given up. Ooooo, the labor of love. This ain't fun at all. lol.

Thanks all for the advice/suggestions. I'll still keep an eye on this thread.. wouldn't hurt to have as many options as possible.

Thanks so much guys.  :-*


Those flowers must really be special for you then.  I tried to reach my aunt and just found out she's out of the country  :(  I can imagine some things I could do with that bouquet but considering its present condition, it may not be a good idea experimenting.  I think Jimbo can help more since he knows about the preservative, you may still save it and get on with framing.  Wish I could help further....If I get a chance to talk to my aunt though, I'll let you know.  
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by Wicked_Witch on Mar 2nd, 2006, 2:14am
And Cathy? You said earlier you are not sure what section of the Forum do this topic belongs? I think under Garden, Home and Pets"?
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by MissFartyPants on Mar 4th, 2006, 4:47pm


Hey you guys,


Thanks SO much for your input. I have pressed the flowers with the help of a desk turned upside down (please don't laugh too hard). I was hoping it would help the 'pressing' process a lot quicker.  ;D

Jimbo, Justine and Edith ----- I owe you big time.  :-*
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by MissFartyPants on Mar 4th, 2006, 4:48pm

on 03/02/06 at 02:14:09, Wicked_Witch wrote:
And Cathy? You said earlier you are not sure what section of the Forum do this topic belongs? I think under Garden, Home and Pets"?


Yes Edith I just now realised.  :o  If any of the moderators would be so kind as to transfer this thread to its appropriate place. Please, by all means.  ;D
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by Justine on Mar 5th, 2006, 7:19pm
Hehe I couldn't imagine how you did it Cathy  ;D No worries though, and you're very welcome.  Anyway, goodluck to that, I hope it turns out nice.
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by Wicked_Witch on Mar 12th, 2006, 4:07am
Dang, Cathy...when u want something u really go out of ur way to make it happen, eh? I'm surprise u didn't thought of pressing it under the wheel of an abandoned truck or something at a junkshop?[smiley=roll.gif] [smiley=roll.gif] [smiley=roll.gif]
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by ClumsilyIdiotic on Mar 15th, 2006, 8:25pm


LOL. This is another case of my impatience getting the better of me. I only want to speed up the process  ;D
Title: Re: Flowers (dried and framed)
Post by Wicked_Witch on Mar 17th, 2006, 1:31am
Keep me posted if its working the way you want it to, ok? Awww, you put a pic now too. Pretty pinay you are ;)


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