Beautiful Shadow Box with Flower Drying Art

By Audrey Lozano

Summary:

This gorgeous shadow box project allows you to make a unique frame using real flowers from your garden or a special occasion, have fun creating beautiful designs for your home. ACTIVA’s Flower Drying Art Silica Gel preserves flowers and keeps the natural beauty that fresh flowers have.

SAFETY TIPS:

Even though Flower Drying Art is non-toxic, it will absorb pesticides from flowers. Do not re-use drying container for food preparation. Flower Drying Art can be a skin and eye irritant. Use proper precautions and contact a physician immediately if ingested.

Visit: www.activaproducts.com for Instructions and Drying Timetable

Step 1:

Pour Silica Gel into a plastic container to a depth of 1 ½ to cover the bottom

Step 2:

Cut flower stem to about 1 inch

Step 3:

Place flowers face up on surface, press gently, make sure the bottom of the flower is seating firmly on the silica gel

Step 4:

Using a cup or a spoon, sprinkle silica gel around base, top and sides of the flower. Make sure the flower is fully covered

Step 5:

Place in microwave with a glass of water and heat on high power for one and a half minute

Step 6:

Using the tweezers, gently remove flower, slowly pour off silica gel until blossoms are uncovered

Step 7:

Brush away any silica gel maybe left in the petals

Step 8:

Coating the flowers with hold hairspray will enhance, strengthen and protect against shattering and sun fading - spray one layer, let it set

Step 9:

Once the flowers are ready, open the shadow box

Step 10:

Using the glue gun, place glue on the back of the flower, particularly the stem

Step 11:

Start creating your design, have fun!

Step 12:

Close the shadow box

And it’s finished!