This Clever Trick Will Revive Dried Flowers In Seconds
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Although fresh-cut flowers are beautiful, you can't deny the appeal of dried blooms. For starters, drying flowers gives them a faded look, which is pretty and moody to boot. Dried flowers are last a long time, making them ideal for bouquets and DIY projects alike.
However, if your dried flowers are looking worse for wear, don't be so quick to toss them. Per @lhk.interiors on TikTok, it's possible to refresh them using a handheld steamer.
On TikTok, the content creators shows a stem of squished and sad dried hydrangeas. But after they steam the blooms for a few seconds, the hydrangeas instantly perk up. It appears the steam helps rehydrate the flowers just enough to regain their shape and form.
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All that said, avoid steaming the flowers for too long, advises @lhk.interiors. Otherwise, the stems will become too limp and break.
As fans of dried flowers, we'll definitely be bookmarking this hack. Who knew a steamer would be so handy for home decor?
How to revive dried flowers without a steamer:
How to revive dried flowers without a steamer:
If you don't have a steamer on hand, you can still use steam refresh dried blooms. Try boiling a pot of water until it releases steam. Next, carefully hold the stems above the pot for a few seconds. This will expose the flowers to the steam, which will hopefully fluff them right up.
Other ways to care for dried flowers:
Other ways to care for dried flowers:
Although a steamer can breathe new life into dried flowers, it's important to keep them away from heat and light when they're on display. The same goes for moisture; never put your dried flowers in a vase of water, which can lead to a moldy situation.
You could even coat dried flowers with a clear UV-resistant aerosol spray, such as this product by Krylon. This will minimize discoloration and fading caused by sun exposure.