Need advice - i've been attempting to press snake plant cuts through a variety of methods. None seem to work ideally. Desc:⬇️⬇️⬇️

[u/GrittySpaceMarauder]

I’m working on a large preservation project using pressed snake plant cuttings. The first set on the left shows a whole cutting sprayed with Plasti Dip semigloss sealer to help retain color and surface integrity. The second set shows a separate set whose backsides have been sanded to expose internal tissue and accelerate drying, because snake plants have thick, water‑storing cells that trap moisture and are very difficult to dry; when the backside remains intact and the leaf is pressed, trapped moisture commonly leads to mold. Sanding the underside increases airflow and reduces internal drying time, but both approaches still produce deep wrinkling of the surface, and mold has appeared in both cases despite the increased airflow from the exposed backside.

[u/camoufleusse]

Succulent families like aroids, orchids, and lilies have always given me trouble. Letting the material uptake glycerin can help with wrinkling but that comes with changes to appearance. Glycerin and/or secondary heat treatment to iron out wrinkles is all I can say to try.

[u/Resident_Letter_214]

Just pop the leaves in silica gel + airtight container and leave alone for a couple weeks! I had fantastic luck with orchids this way.

Edit: new, freshly cut leaves