How To Make A Flower Press + More
Posted By TipNut On February 2, 2008 @ 8:19 am In Crafty Ideas, DIY Projects | No Comments
Picture of Pressed Flowers - Tipnut.comHere are several different plans and tutorials for making a flower press, some cheap and easy–others are more sturdy and long-lasting.
I’ve also included a few resources for how to use pressed flowers and a selection of pressed flower craft ideas that you may like to try.
How To Make A Flower Press
* Build a Flower Press [1]
* Make Your Own Homemade Flower Press [2]
* Lee’s Wood Projects - How to Make a Flower Press [3]
* Make a Plant/Flower Press for Fun & Education [4]
* How To Make Both A Traditional And A Microwave Flower Press [5]
* Crafty Daisies: Pressed Flowers [6]
Pressed Flower Craft Projects & Ideas
* Pressed-Flower Suncatcher [7]
* Pressed Flower Soap [8]
* How To Make Pressed Flower Cards [9]
* Pressed Pansy Coasters [10]
* How To Use Pressed Flowers - A Simple 5-Step Guide [11]
* GardenWeb Forum: Dried & Pressed Flowers [12]
Also See These Tips:
* Flower Preservative Recipes & Instructions [13]
* Fabric Flower Bowls [14]
* How To Use A Coffee Press Pot [15]
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[1] Build a Flower Press: http://www.tpwmagazine.com/archive/2004/mar/skillbuilder/
[2] Make Your Own Homemade Flower Press: http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s-4-55-362,00.html
[3] Lee’s Wood Projects - How to Make a Flower Press: http://www.leeswoodprojects.com/flower_press.html
[4] Make a Plant/Flower Press for Fun & Education: http://www.emmitsburg.net/gardens/articles/adams/2006/flower_press.htm
[5] How To Make Both A Traditional And A Microwave Flower Press: http://www.craftygardener.ca/garden4.html
[6] Crafty Daisies: Pressed Flowers: http://craftydaisies.com/2007/08/09/pressed-flowers/
[7] Pressed-Flower Suncatcher: http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/fl_dried_pressed_flowers/article/0,2025,DIY_13817_2268202,00.html
[8] Pressed Flower Soap: http://www.teachsoap.com/pressed.html
[9] How To Make Pressed Flower Cards: http://www.elizabeths-flowers.com/make-pressed-flower-cards.htm
[10] Pressed Pansy Coasters: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/pressed-pansy-coasters
[11] How To Use Pressed Flowers - A Simple 5-Step Guide: http://www.greetingsofgrace.com/article_pressed_flower_5_step_guide
[12] GardenWeb Forum: Dried & Pressed Flowers: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/dried/
[13] Flower Preservative Recipes & Instructions: http://tipnut.com/flower-preservative/
[14] Fabric Flower Bowls: http://tipnut.com/fabric-flower-bowls/
[15] How To Use A Coffee Press Pot: http://tipnut.com/how-to-use-a-coffee-press-pot/
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1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.
14. Mini Heater head (Propane) (Without this item, propane won't heat a room.)
15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric)
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
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41. Flour, yeast & salt
42. Matches. {”Strike Anywhere” preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
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56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
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73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. “Survival-in-a-Can”
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
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