Q: How long does it take to press a flower with this kit?
Most flowers press in under a minute, though the exact time depends on your microwave's wattage and how much moisture the flower holds to begin with.
GM436 - Microwave Flower Press
Easy to use, this device speeds up the process of pressing blooms and foliage for use in a wide range of projects, from card making and scrapbooking to mounting flowers under glass. For use with a standard microwave oven, it produces consistent results in minutes, effectively drying and pressing plant material while preserving its color well.
It comes with two absorbent pads of wool felt and a pair of washable cotton liners that sandwich between the hard plastic 5" × 5" plates. Slide-on clips hold the components together, pressing the plant material between the layers. Microwaving forces moisture out of the blooms through the wool and out of the press.
In our testing, we pressed flowers in under a minute, but times will vary depending on your microwave’s power and the moisture content of the flora. For large projects, you may wish to purchase replacements for liners that become worn or stained through prolonged use.
Comes with detailed instructions and helpful pressing tips. Sure to be a favorite with hobbyists and flower lovers.
Most flowers press in under a minute, though the exact time depends on your microwave's wattage and how much moisture the flower holds to begin with.
Yes, the quick microwave-drying process is designed to preserve natural color better than a slow air-dry press does, since the flower spends less time breaking down before it's fully dried.
This microwave flower press comes with two wool felt pads, washable cotton liners, and two 5" × 5" hard plastic plates that slide-clip together, along with instructions and pressing tips.
Yes, the cotton liners are washable and the felt pads and plates are reusable for many pressing sessions, so one kit covers an entire season of flowers.
| Materials | Wool felt; cotton; plastic |
| Dimensions | 5" × 5" plates |
| Package Quantity | 1 kit |
| Compatibility | Compatible with standard household microwave ovens. |
| Includes | Flower press plates; wool felt pads; cotton liners; instructions |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Microwave Flower Press
Easy to use, this device speeds up the process of pressing blooms and foliage for use in a wide range of projects, from card making and scrapbooking to mounting flowers under glass. For use with a standard microwave oven, it produces consistent results in minutes, effectively drying and pressing plant material while preserving its color well.
It comes with two absorbent pads of wool felt and a pair of washable cotton liners that sandwich between the hard plastic 5" × 5" plates. Slide-on clips hold the components together, pressing the plant material between the layers. Microwaving forces moisture out of the blooms through the wool and out of the press.
In our testing, we pressed flowers in under a minute, but times will vary depending on your microwave’s power and the moisture content of the flora. For large projects, you may wish to purchase replacements for liners that become worn or stained through prolonged use.
Comes with detailed instructions and helpful pressing tips. Sure to be a favorite with hobbyists and flower lovers.
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