Here’s what to know.
Carson Downing
There are so many ways you canuse up the blooms from your gardenor indoor plants this spring.
If youve been looking fornew seasonal decor, why not try DIYing it?
Credit:Carson Downing
The flower hammering technique has long existed as a way to easilymake print artfrom flowers.
This spring, its been given new life in the crafting community.
The possibilities are pretty much endless, from hanging art pieces tounique quilts.
The goal is to press all of the pigments.
Bring the hammer straight down onto the foliage youre pressing to prevent it from shifting.
verify you cover each section of flower and leaf, or youll have blank spots in your final print.
For the best results, choose flowers and leaves that can lay relatively flat on paper.
This ensures every part of the plant being used actually hits the paper.
It actually hurts the flower, reads one top comment on the post.
I love art and nature but would not try this, adds another.
Concerned readers will be happy to know that plants dont have nerves or pain receptors.
Just keep in mind that the flowers and leaves should be as fresh as possible for the best results.
The older they are, the drier theyll be, leaving you with less color to work with.
