How Do You Use Borax To Dry Flowers?
Borax minerals are naturally occurring and can be found in salt flats and mines. Crafting enthusiasts who know the many benefits of Borax will tell you that they are always finding new ways to use it. Some use Borax to dry flowers for sentimental or decorative purposes. The natural minerals in Borax can absorb and cure fresh petals and stems so that they retain their beauty long after the freshness has gone. Line the bottom of the plastic container with two inches of Borax. Having a layer of Borax below the flower is important, but be sure to leave enough room for the flower and more Borax. The container must be deep enough to hold the flower vertically and completely submerged in the Borax. Cover the first level of Borax with one layer of paper towel. Cut the paper towel so one piece will slide down into the container and cover the Borax underneath the flower. Now pour enough Borax over the paper towel to create a small depression in the center of the container where the tips of the f
