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Preservation of Moments
Celebrations can be fleeting, but our memories of them don’t have to be.
The Summer Alcove was created to preserve the joyous celebrations in our lives, turning precious moments into preserved mementos.
What is Silica Gel?
Silica gel is a highly absorbent desiccant that quickly remove moisture from flowers while helping ensuring they retain their natural shape, colour, and delicate details.
Unlike traditional air-drying, silica gel works faster and reduces the risk of wilting, browning, or damaging petals.
Drying your flowers with Silica Gel is the best way to help keep your blooms looking vibrant and lifelike even after drying. It’s ideal for preserving keepsakes, home décor, or crafts.
What is Silica Gel?
Considering air-drying your flowers?
We highly recommend using Silica Gel to dry your flowers instead.
The results speak for themselves – air dried flowers are guaranteed to end up looking brown and half-dead.
Using Silica Gel allows you to capture the vibrant and beautiful colours of your original bouquet.
Here's How It Works
Step 1:
Prepare a base layer of Silica Gel, about 1-2cm thick
Step 2:
Place your flowers onto the Silica Gel layer. (Optional: Consider cutting off the flower stems to fit more flowers inside)
Step 3:
Add another layer of Silica Gel on top of your flowers, and repeat as necessary.
Step 4:
Wait for 5-7 days, or when the Silica Gel beads to change from blue to pink. This indicates that the beads have absorbed moisture from the flowers
Step 5:
Carefully pour the excess Silica Gel into another container, picking out your dried flowers in the process
Step 6:
Use your dried flowers for any DIY project! To make them into coasters, consider using our Bouquet Preservation DIY Kit
Air dried flowers just can't compare
Considering air-drying your flowers?
We highly recommend using Silica Gel to dry your flowers instead.
The results speak for themselves – air dried flowers are guaranteed to end up looking brown and half-dead.
Using Silica Gel allows you to capture the vibrant and beautiful colours of your original bouquet.
Air dried flowers just can't compare
Considering air-drying your flowers?
We highly recommend using Silica Gel to dry your flowers instead.
The results speak for themselves – air dried flowers are guaranteed to end up looking brown and half-dead.
Using Silica Gel allows you to capture the vibrant and beautiful colours of your original bouquet.
Hear From Past Customers
"Really easy to use. bought it to preserve the flowers i received. the roses colours were the same as when i put it in. it turned out super pretty. will definitely recommend. super fast delivery too."
- Olivia
"only a small amount (less than 1cm in height in the given box) was needed to dry my flowers. love it"
- Wendy
"Since I’m crafting at home, I feel way more comfortable using the premium silica gel with low dust :)"
- Rasmeen
"Dried up roses well!! Would recommend if u wanna dry your flowers"
- Phoebe
"Exactly what I need for my flower preservation project."
- Winnie
"Dried my flowers for 5 days to be exact and the outcome is beautiful. Thank you!"
- Rachel
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