How to Preserve Queen Anne's Lace Cuttings

Air-Drying Preservation

• 1

  Cut the stem of the Queen Anne's lace as long as is appropriate for your floral arrangement or craft project. Use sharp scissors to cut the stems. Select blooms that are at their peak or slightly immature for the best results.

• 2

  Remove the foliage from the stems. The leaves do not preserve well.

• 3

  Wrap a rubber band snugly around three or four stems of the flowers.

• 4

  Hang the Queen Anne's lace bundle upside down from a hook or a nail on the wall. Do this in a dark, dry and warm area where they will not be disturbed. Humidity or damp conditions may cause the flowers to mold and prevent them from drying properly. Place them in an area out of direct sunlight and is well-ventilated, such as a closet or attic.

• 5

  Wait two or three weeks before taking the preserved flowers down and using them in your arrangements or crafts.

Dessicant Method

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  Cut the stem of the Queen Anne's lace as long as is appropriate for your floral arrangement or craft project. Use sharp scissors to cut the stems. Select blooms that are at their peak or slightly immature for the best results.

• 7

  Lay the Queen Anne's lace down in a cardboard box.

• 8

  Mix equal parts of white cornmeal and borax together well in a medium-sized bowl.

• 9

  Sprinkle the mixture over the Queen Anne's lace until the blooms are thoroughly covered. Leave them in the mixture for two days after which they will be ready for your project. This method is much faster than the drying method, although the white color of the blooms may fade to a cream or tan shade. This gives crafts or arrangements an old-fashioned charm.