Preserve flowers by dipping them in paraffin wax.
Preserving flowers allows you to enjoy their beauty for much longer than their initial life span. Once flowers are cut, they die relatively quickly. Paraffin wax is an easy way to preserve your flowers, whether for display purposes or as keepsakes.
Instructions
1. Line a large baking sheet with waxed paper. This will be used to place the dipped flowers on.
2. Melt two cups of paraffin wax in a double boiler over medium heat, stirring constantly. If you don't have a double boiler, place about ½ cup of water into a large saucepan, then put a smaller saucepan in the larger one. Put the paraffin wax in the smaller saucepan to melt.
3. Remove the double boiler or pan from the heat. Dip the flowers into the wax one at a time and twirl them around by the stem until the entire blossom is covered with a moderate coating of wax. You can also dip the leaves and stems if you wish.
4. Shake off the excess wax from the flower immediately after dipping. Lay the flower on the waxed paper.
5. Put the baking sheet into the refrigerator for several hours until the wax hardens.
