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Preserved Flowers
Most of the unique and memorable occasions in your life have involved flowers or flower arrangements. In fact, flowers serve as symbols of beauty and are traditionally used to mark special occasions, celebrate a marriage, mourn at a funeral, or show someone you care. The delicate nature of flowers is what makes them so special, but it also means that they do not last unless they are properly preserved. This is why preserved flowers are becoming more and more popular. Flower preserving is a popular way to capture the memories associated with an event
Preserved flowers can be created on your own by simply air drying your flowers or flower arrangements. You can do this yourself by tying the flowers in a bunch with a string or rubber band and then hanging them upside down. This can take three to four weeks, depending on the type of flowers you have. Just feel the flowers occasionally, and when they feel completely dry to the touch, the drying process is complete. Air dried preserved flowers will last up to a year or more.
Preserved flowers that are air dried, however, may not last as long as you would like. There are preserved flowers that can last much longer, including freeze dried flowers. Freeze dried flowers are one of the best ways to get preserved flowers and can help your memories last for nearly a lifetime. Consider turning your special flowers over to a professional to get them freeze dried—you will be glad you did.
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