Pressed flower floating frame

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Pick the flowers

   Cut flowers on a dry morning. Flat, thin blooms press best.

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   2

   Press them

   Lay them between parchment sheets inside a heavy book. Stack more books on top and wait 2 weeks.

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   3

   Clean the glass

   Wipe both panes until there are no smudges. Fingerprints show up badly once it's framed.

4. 

   4

   Arrange the design

   Lay the flowers on one pane with tweezers. Try a loose bouquet or a single stem.

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   5

   Tack them down

   Put a pinpoint of glue under each stem with a toothpick. Petals stay free.

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   Close the frame

   Lay the second pane on top and close the clips. Prop it up and see the light come through.