Materials I used: Soft copper wire: - Wire size to make pendant diameter 3cm - 20 gauge (wire diameter 0.8mm): 40cm (16 inch) - 28 gauge (wire diameter 0.3mm): 20cm (8 inch) - Use a cylindrical object ...

Press flowers with an iron, book, microwave, or by making your own flower press. Pressing flowers yourself is an easy and rewarding craft. They can act as a keepsake, framed artwork, a meaningful gift ...

This behind-the-scenes florist technique is the secret to arrangements that look professionally done.