How To Make a DIY Flower Press
Step by step instructions to easily make this DIY Flower Press.
G’day guys, welcome to the first DIY Project of our Christmas Gift Guide Series.
Our neighbour Steph has been working on the most incredible garden next door to us and I wanted to capture some of the beauty before Spring is over.
This is such a simple project and great gift idea that encourages outside play in both adults and children!
If you decided to make this for yourself like I have done now is a great time to pick some fresh flowers and press them before the end of Spring! And in 2 weeks on my next DIY Friday I’m going to show you how to make a timber frame to create artworks with your pressed flowers so make sure to tune in then!
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AL + IMO
“This is such a simple project and great gift idea that encourages outside play in both adults and children!”
TOOLS
TAPE MEASURE
PENCIL
SQUARE
TABLE SAW OR CIRCULAR SAW
DRILL
7.5mm DRILL BIT
SANDER OR SANDPAPER
PROTECTIVE GEAR
SAFETY GLASSES
EAR PROTECTION
TIMBER
2 x 315mm x 230mm PLY
MATERIALS
4 X 1/4” x 50mm MUSHROOM HEAD BOLTS
4 X 1/4” WING NUTS
5 X PIECES OF A4 CARDBOARD
10 X SHEETS A4 BAKING PAPER
step 1.
The first thing I did was measure my ply, marking a straight line my my square, I then cut along the line on my drop saw, you could also use a tale saw or circular saw.
step 2.
I then sanded my ply nice and smooth making sure to round off the edges - this is really important if you’re gifting this to kids to make sure there are no rough edges where they could get splinters.
Step 3.
I lined my 2 pieces of ply up and clamped them to my workbench. I marked 15mm in from each corner and using my drill slowly drilled holes in each 4 corners using a 7 and half mm drill bit. I’m not great on the drill so I put the settings to slow which meant I had more control over the drill and it ensured I didn’t blow out the bottom piece of ply. I then sanded the holes smooth.
Step 4.
The next thing I did was cut the corners off my cardboard and baking paper to make sure they wouldn’t get in the way of the bolts.
Step 5.
And that’s it guys!
All you need to do is layer 2 sheets of baking paper in between each piece of cardboard so your flowers don’t stick! I left the front free as I thought it could be really lovely for the receiver of the gift to customise it themselves as another activity...
Leave your flowers in the press for at least 2 weeks before removing.
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