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slip dish into the microwave oven. Also place a cup of water inside the oven to provide moisture. Set timer for about 1-3 minutes, depending upon the particular flower. (Later on 1*11 explain how to estimate proper oven drying time.)
5. After flowers have been “cooked,” remove from oven and leave in agent for at least 36 hours. When removing material from agent, gently tap the flower until all granules are removed.
6. One of the most important problems is storage of these beautiful blooms. I have found that plastic shoe and garment boxes work fine. Place a thin section of styrofoam in the base of the boxes. Then place flower head in position into styrofoam with a long corsage pin. Small bank pins are sufficient for smaller flowers. These transparent boxes can be stacked away until needed.
7. Stem sections can be added to the flowers when needed in design by using a florist wire 18” long gauge No. 20. Floral tape the entire length forming a loop on one end then use a quick drying glue. Spread glue lightly over the circle and place flower in position. Cut the wire according to the length needed in your arrangement.
8. Occasionally, after the flowers dry' they become brittle and may shatter when placed in the design. I have found a practical way to avoid this by using a humidifier. Wave the flower through the steam until it then becomes pliable. After you place the flowers in the arrangement they will again become dry and retain the desired form.
Flowers dried in this manner are not as dry and perishable as flowers dried
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