Description
Create beautiful keepsakes by combining cornstarch gel with pressed flowers. This craft is perfect for preserving nature’s beauty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon glycerin
- Fresh or dried flowers
- A flat surface for drying
- Parchment paper or wax paper
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Cookie cutters (optional)
- Airtight container (for storage)
Instructions
- Prepare the cornstarch gel by combining cornstarch and water in a mixing bowl.
- Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until it thickens (3-5 minutes).
- Add glycerin to the thickened gel to help preserve the flowers.
- Cool the gel slightly until warm but not hot.
- Prepare your flowers by pressing them between parchment paper with heavy books.
- Combine the pressed flowers into the gel to distribute evenly.
- Shape the mixture into molds or cookie cutter shapes on parchment paper.
- Dry the creations completely for 24-48 hours depending on humidity.
Notes
Customize colors with natural dyes or food coloring for unique keepsakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing and Drying
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies based on size of keepsakes
- Calories: 50 (per keepsake)
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg