Wood Flower Press
$30.00
Have the blooms? Capture the Beauty of Your Garden!Preserve those precious petals forever with your own handcrafted flower press. Whether you're creating botanical art, decorating handmade cards, or crafting forever keepsakes, pressed flowers add a touch of natural magic to any project. From Marley's Monsters—because every flower deserves to be remembered.
Why You'll Love It
- Eco-Friendly & Accessible: Designed to work seamlessly with standard printer paper or scrap paper you already have at home.
- Non-Stick Petal Protection: Premium glassine paper acts as a smooth, acid-free barrier so delicate petals slide off effortlessly without sticking or tearing.
- Premium Airflow Design: Uses heavy-duty corrugated cardboard inserts to channel moisture away and prevent mold.
- Easy Pressure Adjustment: Hardware setup allows you to easily adjust and tighten the press as your flowers dry.
- Even Pressure Distribution: Sturdy wooden plates compress evenly to lock in vibrant colors without damaging delicate petals.
- Sustainable Craftsmanship: Proudly handcrafted with high-quality, durable wood built to last for generations of foraging.
What’s Included
- 2 Wood Pressing Plates: Heavy-duty outer plates that provide the structure and even pressure.
- 4 Bolts, 4 Washers + 4 Wing Nuts: Simple, tool-free hardware used for applying even, adjustable pressure.
- 10 Premium Glassine Papers: Ultra-smooth, archival, non-stick sheets that protect delicate petals from tearing and eliminate texture lines.
- 2 Corrugated Cardboard Inserts: Heavyweight ventilation spacers that allow crucial airflow to dry plants efficiently.
- Note: Just add 2 sheets of standard printer paper from home to complete your pressing sandwich!
How to Use
- Harvest: Collect your favorite fresh flowers, leaves, or herbs on a dry afternoon.
- Layer: Build your non-stick preservation sandwich! Lay down your cardboard insert, followed by a standard sheet of printer paper (from home), and then your glassine sheet. Place your flowers on the glassine, cover with the second glassine sheet, add your second piece of printer paper, and top it off with the final cardboard piece.
- Tighten: Secure the wood press plates using the 4 bolts and wing nuts, spinning them down firmly to apply even pressure.
- Create: Wait a few weeks, open your press, and watch your blooms slide beautifully off the glassine. Use your preserved natural magic for art, cards, or keepsakes!
💚 Maker’s NoteAt Marley's Monsters, we love functional, low-waste solutions. Instead of filling your kit with single-use blotting papers that eventually need replacing, we designed this press to utilize what you already have! By pairing our reusable premium glassine sheets with standard printer paper or scrap paper from your home recycling bin, you get a highly effective, professional-grade flower press without the unnecessary waste.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do I need to add printer paper?
Our premium glassine paper is incredibly smooth and acid-free, which keeps your delicate flower petals from sticking, tearing, or getting textured lines. However, glassine does not absorb water. Adding a couple of sheets of standard printer paper directly behind the glassine acts as a sponge, pulling the moisture away from the flower and into the cardboard vents so your blooms dry perfectly without molding.
- Can I use newspaper or book pages instead?
We recommend plain, unprinted printer paper or blank scrap paper. The ink from newspapers or old book pages can sometimes bleed under pressure, potentially staining your beautiful glassine sheets or the flower petals themselves.
- How many flowers can I press at once?
You can press as many flowers as will comfortably fit flat on a single glassine sheet without overlapping! If you want to press larger batches at once, you can easily expand your press by adding more layers of your own cardboard, printer paper, and glassine sheets.
- How long does it take for flowers to dry?
Most flat flowers and leaves take about 2 to 3 weeks to dry completely. For thicker blooms (like roses or carnations), we recommend opening the press after 48 hours to swap out the damp printer paper for a fresh, dry sheet to speed up the process!