Basic Botanical Pressing Techniques
Methods to preserve plants
A course by Happy Green Family, Graphic Designer and Botanical Artist
Joined February 2018
Joined February 2018
About the video: Methods to preserve plants
Overview
“There are several preservation methods, what I have learned from my experience is that they all work according to the purpose and the type of plant we choose or the part of it. Each method you learn will be important for some of the pieces that you will have to do for the course project. In this lesson I am going to teach you the most used preservation methods.”
In this video lesson Happy Green Family addresses the topic: Methods to preserve plants, which is part of the Domestika online course: Basic Botanical Pressing Techniques. Learn how to preserve and press plants to create unique botanical art compositions.
Partial transcription of the video
“Welcome to Unit 3. In this unit. you'll learn various methods of conservation. preservation. and pressing. I'll guide you through preservation techniques using silica and natural methods. ensuring you understand The main distinction with pressing lies in how it affects volume; our goal here is preserving the size and shape. especially beneficial for intricate flower structures not suited for flat drying The first technique we'll explore is known as the silica gel method. Silica beads are tiny and absorb moisture effectively. They are essentially a compact form of silicon dioxide. used in pr...”
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Course summary for: Basic Botanical Pressing Techniques
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Arts & Crafts, Collage, DIY, Fine Arts, Floral & Plant Design
Happy Green Family
A course by Happy Green Family
Camila is a graphic designer with experience in magazine design and the editorial field. The Colombian artist is the founder of Happy Green Family, a botanical laboratory focused on promoting creativity. The space helps her dedicate herself to taxonomy by exploring plants and finding new techniques to press and preserve them. Her mission is to bring people closer to nature and understand the wonderful benefits it can bring into our lives.
Camila’s clients enjoy being in contact with nature and are able to value the importance of the exclusive handmade pieces she creates. Her work can be found online and on social media.
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