JAGS Silica Gel Crystals | White | 500g | 0.9 to 1.6mm - Flower Drying

Dry real flowers at home and keep their shape and colour with 500g of white silica gel 0.9 to 1.6mm crystals. Bury the flowers in the crystals in a closed container and the gel draws out the moisture. The 0.9 to 1.6mm grain is a coarser white crystal for larger blooms. The jar label gives a standard method: cover the flowers and leave them in a dark place for 48 hours.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Brides and families keeping wedding flowers
• Resin artists drying their own flowers
• Crafters making pressed and dried keepsakes

Perfect for

• Drying wedding and bouquet flowers
• Drying roses and marigolds for resin
• Keeping dried flowers crisp in storage
• Drying leaves and petals for craft

Compatibility

Works with: roses, daisies, marigolds, hydrangea, leaves and most small to medium flowers.

Pairs well with: an airtight box and epoxy resin.

Not suitable for: food or medicine storage.

How to Use

1. Cut the flower stems short.
2. Pour a layer of silica gel into a container.
3. Place the flowers and gently cover them with more crystals.
4. Close the container and leave it in a dark place for about 48 hours, then lift the flowers out.

You'll Need

• an airtight storage box

You may also like

• epoxy resin
• dried flowers

Before You Buy

• Keep away from children and pets and do not eat, as the pack warns.
• Use a sealed container while drying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grain size is this silica gel?
0.9 to 1.6mm crystals.

Fine or coarse silica gel, which should I pick?
Fine grains reach into delicate petals; coarser grains suit sturdy flowers and cost less dust.

How long do I leave the flowers?
The label says 48 hours in a covered container in a dark place.