Em And Me Studio

Botanical Heirloom Flower Press Kit

$70.00
Description

Capture nature’s fleeting beauty with this charming flower press, a keepsake-worthy project that grows more meaningful with time. Perfect for preserving wildflower walks, wedding bouquet petals, or your garden’s seasonal stars. Kids and adults alike will love the hands-on joy of flattening botanicals into lasting treasures. Sized at 8.25" × 5" × 1.375", the kit arrives ready to assemble so you can start pressing right away.

Details
  • Overall size: 8.25" L × 5" W × 1.375" H (approx.).
  • Includes: unfinished wood panels, corrugated cardboard layers, thick pressing sheets, hardware (screws & wing nuts), and an easy-to-follow guide.
  • Best for: wildflowers, leaves, bouquet petals, ferns, and small blooms.
  • Uses: frameable art, cards, journals, scrapbooks, resin keepsakes.
  • Great gift: gardeners, crafters, nature lovers, and kids (with supervision).
Materials & Care

Materials: unfinished wood panels, steel hardware, corrugated spacers, absorbent pressing sheets.

  • Blot blooms dry before pressing; avoid overly thick or wet botanicals.
  • Layer: panel → cardboard → pressing sheet → botanicals → pressing sheet → cardboard; repeat as needed.
  • Tighten wing nuts evenly at all corners; check after 24 hours and retighten.
  • Typical press time: 1–3 weeks, depending on thickness and humidity.
  • Replace pressing sheets as needed for crisp, bright results.
  • Store in a cool, dry place; wipe wood clean with a dry cloth.
Maker’s Note

A timeless tool for turning today’s blossoms into tomorrow’s heirlooms, simple to use, beautiful to keep.