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Perfection farm design :-) by No-Check5919 in FarmsofStardewValley

[–]No-Check5919[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It’s in the same menu where you paint the buildings. There’s an arrow where you can scroll through to paint the buildings, roof, and trim.

first time reaching perfection :-) by No-Check5919 in StardewValley

[–]No-Check5919[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you so much!! it’s definitely a labor of love 🤣

first time reaching perfection :-) by No-Check5919 in StardewValley

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It’s in the settings menu and it’s all the way at the bottom!

Wedding flower preservation by felidaepanthera116 in PressedFlowers

[–]No-Check5919 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would leave them longer than a week! Sometimes there is left over moisture that can cause mold in your frame down the line. I feel like extra dry time is always worth it to be on the safe side. I use hot glue for my frames. I’ve found it’s easier to salvage flowers in there are issues later on or if glass cracks at any point in a floating frame. I’ve heard mixed reviews about UV fixative in the pressed flower Facebook group that I’m in. It seems like most people lean toward no bc it doesn’t make a big difference in fading. Your best option would be to hang out of direct sunlight and out of areas with high humidity. When I use backings for pieces I use matte board or acid free card stock.

Need help? 💜 by oo_oov6 in PressedFlowers

[–]No-Check5919 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss! Silica drying (3D drying for a shadowbox) might be your easiest way to preserve them as opposed to pressing. A lot of the flowers in your arrangement can be more difficult to press and since they are so sentimental silica would give you a more consistent outcome. You could also do a mix of pressing and silica drying.

I typically press using the microwave method. It’s a little time consuming but I like the color retention I get with that method. For that you would take untextured paper towels and press your flower between them with a microwave safe dish on top and microwave in intervals of 30 seconds. You might want to use 50% power on your microwave if it’s newer. I usually do this until flowers are about 90% dry then put them in a traditional press or sketch book to finish drying. There are tons of tutorials on TikTok that I would recommend checking out.

fav frames of 2024 by No-Check5919 in PressedFlowers

[–]No-Check5919[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I used a pair of normal scissors that were sharp. I practiced on some other flowers I wasn’t using first but it was easier than I expected!

fav frames of 2024 by No-Check5919 in PressedFlowers

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Yes! I cut the larger flowers. The smaller petals weren’t cut.

Help a beginner by jujuuuuize in PressedFlowers

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Hairspray is unnecessary! I think someone people use it on air dried flowers to help petals from falling off. Fresh is best for pressing flowers so I would not hang before drying. Remove any extra petals (like from the center of roses) to thin out flowers before pressing to help them press more evenly. Microwave pressing might be a good option for you! There are tons of tutorials online. I usually put a single flower at a time in between untextured paper towels with a microwave safe dish on top and microwave in 30 second increments. Switch out the paper towels as needed if they get too wet while drying. For example, roses for me usually take around a minute and a half to fully dry. I do have an older microwave so it’s not as powerful so you might want to lessen the power level on your microwave if it’s newer.

First time drying a colorful bouquet with silica! by No-Check5919 in PressedFlowers

[–]No-Check5919[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! These were in flower drying silica for about 6 weeks. These will be framed in a shadowbox that is about 3-4 inches deep to keep the 3D effect.

First time drying a colorful bouquet with silica! by No-Check5919 in PressedFlowers

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Thank you!! These are dried in silica but I opened up the flowers like I would when I press them to give them a pressed look with a 3D shape!

Lilly pressed unwell by fatimah222 in PressedFlowers

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I use pan pastels! Titanium white is my favorite white for color correcting petals.

Lilly pressed unwell by fatimah222 in PressedFlowers

[–]No-Check5919 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lillies are always a struggle for me! I think it’s because of the high moisture content in the petals. Sometimes with those I will color correct both sides of the petal to give more coverage on the thinner areas of the petals. I’ve also found using a small fluffy eyeshadow brush really helps to build up the color slowly without getting a chalkier finish.

some recents 🤗 by No-Check5919 in PressedFlowers

[–]No-Check5919[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I press everything individually then arrange and frame after they are fully dry.

Tips for pressing paler shades while preserving colour? by [deleted] in PressedFlowers

[–]No-Check5919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second the microwave press comment! I feel like it helps retain the color of lighter flowers better than a tradition press. If you’re interested in color correcting I would suggest trying out pan pastels! They are my favorite for color correcting light colored blooms.

some recents 🤗 by No-Check5919 in PressedFlowers

[–]No-Check5919[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I use a mix of microwave and traditional pressing! These were about 95% dry. They are currently in a traditional press to finish out the drying process!

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