Find joy in the art of flower pressing

With Little Pressed Flower you can gain confidence and skill in flower preservation.

Learn to Press Flowers

Welcome! I’m Ashton, a pressed-flower artist from the UK with over 18 years experience in flower preservation. I’m the author of The Complete Guide to Pressing Flowers and the founder of Little Pressed Flower, where I teach students around the world to press and create with confidence. My work celebrates colour, focuses on expert techniques, and makes learning accessible for all skill levels. Explore the world of flower preservation with me.

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Online Courses

Learn to successfully press flowers with detailed, step-by-step video tutorials.

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Guidebooks

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What Customers Say:

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“"It's the best online tutorial for pressing botanicals I've seen (and I've watched quite a few...). Your instructions are very clear and patiently provided, giving step-by-step details on the whole process... I feel more confident and reassured, with your tutorials to refer back to time and again...”

Full Course on Flower Pressing

“I learned more than I expected to. I appreciate that the courses are broken up into chapters so I can easily go back to a section to watch again.”

How to Press Tulips and Daffodils

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"BEST course ever for pressing flowers. Detailed with pertinent information, narrated beautifully. Light years ahead of others. Demonstration and accompanying written instructions suit multiple learning styles. Being able to refer back is a godsend!"

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Traditional Flower Pressing Vs. Microwaveable Pressing: Which is Best for your Blooms?

Explore the differences between traditional and microwavable flower pressing. Learn which method gives better colour, quality and consistency, plus the benefits and limitations of each approach to help you to choose the right technique for your floral projects.

Why the Colour of Flowers Change During Pressing

Have you ever noticed how the colour of flowers can change during the pressing process? Some flowers darken, fade or even transform into entirely new shades. Explore what causes this natural phenomenon, and some tips on how to preserve the vibrancy of your pressed flowers.

5 Crafts with Pressed Flowers

Pressing flowers is often a labour of love in itself, so you want to ensure you prolong their beauty whilst also enjoying them in your craft projects. The possibilities are endless when using pressed flowers for crafts but here are 5 ideas to get started.

Picking a Flower for Pressing

Did you know the outcome of pressing your flower begins as early as when you pick it? When you pick your flower can be as important as the process of pressing it.

Choosing a Flower Press

There is an overwhelming abundance of options out there when looking for the equipment to press flowers. To achieve successful results you may be asking: what’s the best sized press? what should you use inside the press? what material should it be made from? Learn what your options are, including a guide on how to make your own press.

Looking For a Press?

If you would like more advice on traditional flower presses, there’s lots of information in my blog, ‘Choosing a Flower Press’, where I also explain how I make my own.

If you’re looking to purchase a traditional flower press, browse my recommended press.