Colorful Herbarium from A to Z
Squeeze and store 1
A course by Fiona Luciani , Plant Designer
Joined February 2022
About the video: Squeeze and store 1
Overview
“In this lesson we will finally learn about pressing flowers. We will quickly discuss the different pressing methods. Then we'll focus on the one I use; the wooden or cardboard press. We'll list best practices and all my pressing tips and tricks. We will then study the different storage options for our pressed flowers. It is important to keep them in optimal conditions to guarantee their quality and durability.”
In this video lesson Fiona Luciani addresses the topic: Squeeze and store 1 , which is part of the Domestika online course: Colorful Herbarium from A to Z. Create your own herbarium and frame a beautiful rosace motif. Start your botanical journey today..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we will learn how to press and store our flowers. The pressing principle is simple. Dehydrate the flower without suffocating it while keeping it pressed and flattened against paper. It is on contact with it that the humidity slowly escapes from the flower. It doesn't fade. Its life cycle is then frozen as if put on skin. For press a flower, you will need paper, weight and patience. He There are other pressing methods that involve heat. The microwave method and the iron method. These techniques speed up pressing time, but it is more difficult to master. I know the pressing pro...”
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Course summary for: Colorful Herbarium from A to Z
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Collage, DIY, Fine Arts, Floral & Plant Design
Fiona Luciani
A course by Fiona Luciani
Fiona Luciani is a renowned plant designer specializing in herbariums, with a deep passion for patterns, textures, and colors. Based in Paris, she founded Chemin des Marettes in 2018, combining her background in fashion and textile design with her love for nature.
Her success is evident in the diverse collaborations she has undertaken with brands such as Girl Undiscovered, Exaconta, Des Petits Hauts, and Cartland, bringing a poetic and nostalgic touch to each project.
Fiona is also the author of a book where she shares her knowledge about the art of creating herbariums. Her unique approach and dedication to preserving the ephemeral have made her a standout in the world of botanical design, serving as an inspiration to many.
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