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Author Content jpressed1 Peabody, MA February 06, 2008 08:29 PM Post #4504695 Hi, I think my computer is all better now, so I am posting another sample of my pressed flower art. This one is of a swan boat in the Boston Public Gardens. Hope you like it! jpressed1 Click the image for an enlarged view. maccionoadha Halifax, MA (Zone 6a) February 12, 2008 04:00 PM Post #4529169 Kawonkamish(Greetings), That is lovely. How long does it take you to make a "flower painting"? Aquene(Peace), Moe / Wahtukques Sochepo(SnowRabbit) This message was edited Feb 12, 2008 3:00 PM beth_donovan Easton, KS (Zone 5b) February 12, 2008 08:40 PM Post #4530411 Wow, I love your pressed flower art! Do you use ink or paint for emphasis or is everything plant material? jpressed1 Peabody, MA February 12, 2008 08:40 PM Post #4530413 Thanks! The time varies. This one took several days to cut and glue the pressed flowers and leaves, a lot longer to press everything and figure out what to use. I usually work for a while, stop and stare, then continue. By the way, I am north of you in Peabody, MA! jpressed jpressed1 Peabody, MA February 12, 2008 08:42 PM Post #4530426 Thanks Beth, Everything is pressed plant material-flowers, leaves, and bark. Have you ever pressed flowers? It is so much fun to do! jpressed beth_donovan Easton, KS (Zone 5b) February 12, 2008 09:23 PM Post #4530674 Oh, gosh, that's is so incredible! No, but I would like to! Are there any books or instructions you would suggest for info? jpressed1 Peabody, MA February 13, 2008 08:28 PM Post #4535090 Hi Beth, There are many books that are available online (check out amazon or ebay for good prices). There are also a number of sites on-line and even discussion groups on line. Search for pressed flowers and you will see many sites that you can explore at your leisure. You can even purchase pressed flowers on line if you can't wait for spring and summer! There are many presses available but why not start simple with a few phonebooks with weights on top. You can put the flowers/leaves between sheets of Viva paper towels in a phone book and add some heavy books on top to flatten everything. In 3-6 weeks, presto! you have pressed flowers to play with! Let me know how it goes! jpressed beth_donovan Easton, KS (Zone 5b) February 14, 2008 03:54 PM Post #4538232 I might have to get a press, jpressed! I live out in the country and our phone book is very small - LOL.

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