Dried Flower Framing: How to Preserve and Frame Blooms Beautifully

Dried Flower Framing: How to Preserve and Frame Blooms Beautifully

Dried flowers are a charming way to bring nature indoors – and preserve life’s special moments. Whether it's a rose from your first date, a corsage from a formal, or a full wedding bouquet, dried flower framing allows you to turn fragile blooms into lasting pieces of art.

In this guide, we’ll explore the different ways to preserve flowers and show you how to beautifully display them with custom framing.

Why Frame Dried Flowers?

Each flower tells a story. Many customers come to Frames Now to preserve:

  • The first red rose from a partner
  • A wedding bouquet
  • Funeral flowers for a loved one
  • Pressed flowers from the garden
  • Corsages, boutonnieres, or birthday arrangements

Framing these flowers not only protects them – it also transforms them into meaningful, decorative artworks.

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How to Press Flowers for Framing

Pressed flowers are ideal for flat framing. Here’s how to preserve them step by step:

  1. Select Fresh Flowers: Pick flowers and leaves when they are still vibrant and not wilted.
  2. Prep for Pressing: Place the flowers between two sheets of clean paper and sandwich them inside a thick book.
  3. Add Weight: Stack several books or other heavy objects on top to remove moisture.
  4. Wait Patiently: Leave undisturbed for about 2 weeks. Avoid peeking!
  5. Remove Carefully: Gently lift the dried flowers with tweezers to avoid damage.

 

How to Air-Dry Flowers for Framing

Air drying is ideal for bouquets and flowers you want to display in 3D frames. 

  1. Tie and Prep: Use twine or rubber bands to secure fresh flower stems.
  2. Hang Upside Down: In a cool, dark place, hang the bouquet upside down for 3–4 weeks.
  3. Frame Once Fully Dry: Once the flowers feel crisp and dry, they’re ready for framing. Make sure all moisture is gone to avoid mould.

How Frames Now Preserves Dried Flowers 

With over 49 years of experience, Frames Now has helped thousands preserve their floral keepsakes using museum-quality materials.

✅ Deep Frame Mouldings: For air-dried or 3D flowers, we use custom mouldings that offer enough depth for all components.
✅ Acid-Free Matboards: Our matboards protect your flowers from discolouration and deterioration over time.
✅ UV-Protected Glass: Choose from Conservation Clear or Museum Glass to minimise fading caused by sunlight.

Browse our Framing Portfolio for inspiration. 

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Not sure how your pressed or dried bouquet will look in a frame? Use our FrameFinder™ tool to upload your image and preview different framing styles instantly.

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