FAQs

I’m getting married. Can you preserve my flowers?

Unfortunately, I no longer accept bridal commissions. Please see the Commissions section of my website for more information on recommended artists.

I have a sentimental flower. Can you press it?

Unfortunately, I no longer offer commission work or custom designs. Please see the Commissions section on my website for more information on recommended artists.

What papers do you use in your press?

I often use scrap or copy paper in my press. I explore papers and other useful additions to your press in my guidebooks and flower pressing courses. Read my blog ‘Choosing a Flower Press’ for more information.

Where do you get your presses from?

I make most of my presses myself, because I like them to be a specific size. Read my blog ‘Choosing a Flower Press’ for more information. I have also been gifted some beautiful presses from Berstuk. You can find their presses here. Use the code LPF10BERSTUK for 10% off.

How do I preserve the colour of my flowers?

How you preserve the colour of your flowers can depend on multiple factors, including the type of flower you’re pressing, when in its life cycle you have pressed it, even to the environment it is pressed in. To learn more about colour preservation, see my guidebook How to Preserve Colour or explore my flower pressing courses.

My flowers keep turning brown/ going mouldy/ fading in the press. Help!

You’re probably struggling with a moisture problem. To learn more, I recommend exploring one of my guidebooks or courses to troubleshoot this issue.

How long do I press my flowers for?

I recommend a minimum of two weeks, but many flowers will need longer. How long you press your flowers for very much depends on what you are pressing and the conditions the flowers are pressed in. How thick your flower is, when in its life-cycle you picked it, the conditions it was picked in, the environment it is being pressed in, the press and papers you are using and the methods you used to press the flower will all affect the length of time a flower presses. You can learn more in my guidebooks and courses.

I press using parchment paper. Is this ok?

I don't recommend using parchment paper to press flowers, or anything with a shiny/glossy surface. You need to extract moisture from your flowers for them to dry out and parchment paper restricts this process, which leads to browning and mould.

Can I press flowers in books?

Of course! Books are a wonderful way to press flowers. (Though it’s worth noting results are not as consistent as using a flower press.) Read the blog on how to best press in books.

What resin do you use?

I’ve used LOTS of brands of epoxy resin over the years, but for the last four years I’ve been using Vista Resin. I mostly use their Rapids and Turbo resin for shallow pours, but their Ocean resin is excellent for deeper pours. If you’re a first-time customer, use the code LPF-VISTA to quadruple your reward points.

Another resin brand worth exploring, who supply artists not only with resin but also equipment, is Resiners. Their AirLess Bubble Removal Machine® has been invaluable in my own resin art. Use the code LPFRESINERS for 15% off your order.

To learn more about epoxy resin art, explore the guidebook 'A Beginners Guide to Resin Craft' for detailed information, particularly if you are a beginner.

Where do you get your moulds from?

My moulds are from a variety of places, but mostly eBay, Amazon, and Etsy. I also follow a number of resin craft groups on Facebook where artists often sell new and used moulds; sometimes you can find something unique, or a bargain, in these groups.