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Step 3Preparing cardboard and paper
Cardboard
Corrugated cardboard is recommended for pressing flowers since it allows for more air flow, improving drying, on the downside it can leave lines on the flowers from the cardboard ridges. I've used corrugated for my press, but try it and see how it works for you.
For my press, I just use regular white recycled paper that I use in my printer, but you can use other types too, for example: newsprint, tissue paper, blotting paper, etc. (Avoid using paper with ink on it, like newspaper, it may rub off on the flowers, also avoid paper towels since they can leave impressions on the flowers).
Corrugated cardboard is recommended for pressing flowers since it allows for more air flow, improving drying, on the downside it can leave lines on the flowers from the cardboard ridges. I've used corrugated for my press, but try it and see how it works for you.
- Cut six pieces of cardboard, 9cm X 6cm (the same size as the plywood in step 2).
- Trim the corners so that they are rounded.
For my press, I just use regular white recycled paper that I use in my printer, but you can use other types too, for example: newsprint, tissue paper, blotting paper, etc. (Avoid using paper with ink on it, like newspaper, it may rub off on the flowers, also avoid paper towels since they can leave impressions on the flowers).
- Cut five pieces of 9cmX12cm paper.
- Fold in half (so they become the same size as the cardboard).
- Trim the corners so that they are rounded.
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