How to Press: Clematis

How to press clematis fast and easy for maximum color retention. Clematis do not like the heat of the microwave, but that is not the only way you can use a Microfleur.

Bonus tip for using your Microfleur! It can be used like a traditional press as well, but still significantly reduces the drying time and retains great color.

This content outlines the steps to pressing flowers using a Microfleur. In particular, it focuses on pressing Clematis in a traditional way, which means not using a microwave. It recommends placing the flower in the Microfleur and in a sunny window for a day or two. If there is good direct sunlight for the whole time, the flower will be dry within 24 hours. It cautions that if microwaving is attempted, the petals will quickly turn brown. This content ultimately demonstrates that traditional flower pressing with a Microfleur is an effective and efficient way to press flowers, especially Clematis.

** Microwaves vary in power. For example, higher wattage microwaves will require shorter bursts to prevent burning the flower (See page 3 in the manual). The times shown in the videos are examples only and work for the microwave being used. It may take practice to know how your microwave works. We recommend getting used to it using thinner flowers first, such as violas, pansies, etc. **

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