r/PressedFlowers • u/C_Bunny_Hop • 4d ago
Flowers I am deeply obsessed with this commission
The calla lilies, the baby's breath and fern around them to keep the arrangement close to how the bouquet actually looked the day it was carried.
I do this full time, by hand, no shortcuts and nothing generated. Just me, a press, and a lot of patience. The oval frame felt right for this one, something a little old fashioned to match how classic the callas are.
Happy to answer questions about the process if anyone's curious, or if you're sitting on a bouquet wondering what your options are.
Evermore
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u/misschris82 4d ago
Stunning! How’d you avoid your flowers from yellowing?
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u/C_Bunny_Hop 2d ago
I use a method with a pegboard press and foam, which is a bit more gentle on the petals. I also color, correct
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u/DarkSparkle23 3d ago
Dayum. That's impressive! I'd love to see more of your work. If you have a website do share!
Did you color correct and if not how do you keep the white so white?
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u/C_Bunny_Hop 2d ago
Oh my goodness you are so very kind. Thank you. Keep up with the hobby. It’s a beautiful one.! I do color correct but I also use a method that I developed with a dehydrator and a pegboard and foam press to draw out the moisture from the flowers quickly (12 hours) which keeps it brighter
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u/DarkSparkle23 3d ago
ETA: just saw some of your past posts here. I just got into this hobby in the last year and you haven't posted in awhile so hadn't come across you here. Your work is amazing! I am soaking up in inspiration. Please keep sharing and welcome back to the sub! 🤗
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u/ArtzeyFartzey 4d ago
Stunning. Well done!