Mistakes when steaming artificial flowers
On the Internet, many people advise the wrong things, which will definitely worsen the condition of the bouquet. Remember that artificial flowers are fragile. Any rough impact or careless movement can spoil or destroy the material from which the bouquet is made. Here are some incorrect recommendations:
- Dip the product into boiling water. The flowers will lose their shape and the glue will dissolve.
- Use a household iron. The fabric will deteriorate and the color will lose its naturalness.
- Steam latex. This material does not need to be touched at all; it straightens out on its own.
After using any of the methods, the flowers must be hung to dry. This will allow the buds to take the correct shape and the leaves not to sag. As a result, you will receive a beautiful flower bouquet that is in no way inferior to living plants.
Straightening latex flowers
Flowers made from such material should absolutely not be kept over a teapot or in a steam bath. Latex compositions practically do not lose their shape, but if this happens, you can use one of the following methods:
- straighten them in a room with a comfortable temperature, they will gradually return to their original shape. You can speed up the procedure by laying out the flowers on a warm heater;
- You can use a hairdryer on medium mode, but do not use the hottest air possible. Try to keep the hairdryer at a medium distance so that the products do not melt;
- A radiator with a fan will help straighten latex products.
How to arrange artificial flowers at home
Artificial flowers are often used as a decorative element to decorate homes - they are beautiful and practical, since their shelf life is unlimited and they do not require watering.
But such jewelry also has a significant drawback. Over time, the appearance of the compositions may deteriorate; the petals droop under the influence of dust and lose their original shape. Therefore, sooner or later, every housewife faces the question of how to arrange artificial flowers at home. There are several ways to do this, but each of them is based on exposing the deformed petals to high temperature . It is no secret that such products are made from special fabric, which becomes more pliable when heated. In this state, the petals can be given almost any shape. But at the same time, it is necessary to exercise caution, since if you overdo it, you can ruin the jewelry without the possibility of restoring it in the future. In this case, there is only one way out - to throw away your favorite flower and buy another one to replace it.
So, you can arrange artificial flowers at home as follows:
- Ironing.
- Steam treatment.
- Immersion in hot water.
Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages, which should be discussed in more detail.
Ironing
This is the simplest and most affordable way to restore artificial flowers that have lost their original shape over time. Its essence lies in the fact that each petal is carefully smoothed with an iron heated to a temperature slightly above average. In this case, you should not press the fabric too hard, as in this case the shape of the petal may be damaged irrevocably. Problems can also arise if the material is exposed to heat for too long, so you need to carefully monitor the processing time.
The main disadvantage of this method is its labor intensity. To return the product to the desired appearance, you will have to work on each petal, and there can be several dozen of them in one flower. But sometimes there is no alternative to ironing, since some modern fabrics that are used for the production of decorative flowers cannot withstand steam treatment.
Steam treatment
If the material from which the flower is made can easily withstand contact with hot steam, then the easiest way is to steam off the deformed petals. This, firstly, will require much less time and effort compared to ironing, and secondly, it reduces the risk of damage to the product, since the steam acts gently on the fabric without damaging its internal structure.
The easiest way is to use special household appliances for these purposes. For example, a steamer or an iron with a steam function. Steam generators or steam cleaners are also suitable, in a word, any device capable of creating a directed stream of hot moist air. But how to straighten artificial flowers at home for those who do not have such devices? In such cases, you will have to use the traditional weapon of all Russian housewives - ingenuity.
For example, many people use an ordinary pan to restore fabric products. It is filled with water, brought to a boil, and when the flow of rising steam over the dish becomes dense enough, a bud is placed in it. The lost form begins to be restored literally before our eyes. But in this case, you need to be very careful, hold the product by the stem away from the head, and even better, put on gloves that will protect your skin from accidental burns.
You can also use a bath for these purposes. The main advantage of this method is that in this way you can simultaneously restore several flowers and even a whole bouquet. To do this, place it directly in a vase or jar on the bottom of the bathroom and turn on a hot shower. Jets of water should not be directed at the flowers, as they will damage the material. After a few minutes, the room will be filled with steam and the petals will begin to straighten. Depending on the degree of damage to the bouquet and the number of petals in individual flowers, the restoration procedure can take from 15 minutes to half an hour. However, if your bathroom is too spacious or is equipped with a powerful hood, then the effectiveness of such treatment will noticeably decrease.
Immersion in boiling water
Another way to straighten artificial flowers at home is to immerse them in boiling water. This is the most traumatic recovery method, since the likelihood of getting a burn in this case is much higher. Therefore, you need to be extremely careful and be sure to protect your hands during the procedure - it is best to use pliers, forceps or tweezers.
The flower should remain in water for literally a few seconds - longer exposure can lead to damage to the product. After this treatment, the bud must be hung vertically to ensure unhindered water flow. The flower is kept in this position until it dries completely.
So, it is possible to straighten artificial flowers at home, so do not rush to throw away your favorite decoration that has lost its former shape and attractive appearance. Use one of the methods described above, and the flowers will delight you and delight your guests with their beauty for a long time.
Perhaps the simplest scheme of action available to every housewife. Having chosen it, you need to heat the electrical appliance to medium temperature and lightly iron each element of the flower. It is forbidden to use too high temperatures, otherwise there is a high risk of irreversible damage to the product. Remember! During operation, be sure to monitor the processing time. This will protect the composition from losing its beautiful appearance.
This method is only suitable for materials that can withstand the effects of hot steam well. The main differences are time savings and minimal risk of damage to crumpled elements. To implement the steaming technique, the best option would be the bathroom. Fill it with clouds of water vapor and leave the products that need processing for 20-30 minutes. Good to know! The steam generator can effectively steam the details of the bouquet.
How to quickly straighten a flower made of synthetic fabric if it has become wrinkled
Hello, dear lovers of beauty!
What to do if the flower is very crushed and there is no steamer? How to straighten a synthetic fabric rose?
With relatively short squeezing, the flower straightens itself, each tissue with different speed and efficiency. It is better, of course, not to store the flower for a long time under weight or in a cramped box. But if the flower has been lying there for a long time, is very confused and does not want to straighten itself out, there is a simple and extremely quick way to “revive” it again.
Attention: all these recommendations apply only to those fabric colors that are made from synthetic materials!
You need to turn on the kitchen burner, take the flower by the holder so as not to drop it. With the other hand, determine the level of good heat above the burner, but not hot. Carefully hold the flower above the heat source, face down, but not statically, but slightly, as if waving, while carefully moving the tips of the petals with your other hand. A few seconds are enough, and voila - the flower is like new.
If you overheat a flower or squeeze the center tightly, assembled with hot glue, its shape may change somewhat, and the glue will begin to melt. Just the level of heat should not give hot discomfort to the hand. No need to put it on the battery.
The static heat of a radiator is contraindicated in the shape of a flower.
All this is done simply and easily, subject to very simple precautions.
Wave, wave. sort through the petals. It is important.
Artificial flowers in a vase at home. Bad manners?
Please tell me if artificial flowers are at home, is this normal? Or like in a cemetery? This means that flowers are copies of living ones, without unnecessary shine and wild imagination.
I don’t like it, but I’m fine if someone has it at home) but the flowers must be of high quality, as close to real as possible (but they are not cheap)
Not good. Dried flowers were still not going anywhere.
I personally don’t like it, but some people like it. Why not?
It’s just that I don’t like copies of natural colors. When you have to look closely to understand. But stylized, made of glass or ceramics, metal - maybe. It’s like with jewelry. Something leather-wood-glass is better than imitation gold.
And I think people buy flowers like real ones for graves so that they last longer.
I don’t like it, but the pencils have different tastes and colors. I would rather buy some cactus and put it up than artificial flowers
plastic ones - no. And I love glass flowers. But they are very expensive. But beautiful!
If only chocolate ones, like this :)
I like dried flowers. I haven’t seen artificial ones as if they were alive, but they are bad associations from the past. rubbed, with drops of glue.
For what ? You can start something alive and the heat will increase and the energy will change.
By the way, according to Feng Shui, on the contrary, it is better not to place dried flowers, because... these are, in fact, dead flowers. And artificial ones are welcomed, it is believed that this is just a symbol. Artificial flowers are not bad manners if they are of good quality and professionally arranged in a composition.
Dried flowers and artificial flowers in the house, how do you feel about them and what to replace them with?
I'm not childfree, but still...
depends on what. I don’t really like them either, roses, peonies, tulips. But one day in the store I saw a bouquet of wildflowers, so bright, like real ones, very beautiful, damn, I fell in love, there were probably seven bouquets, I snatched the most beautiful one. A week later I arrived and there was not a single one left. I took a transparent vase so that it wouldn’t distract attention, it looks great. such a fun bright spot of home. everyone who comes no one remains indifferent
