Wedding Bouquet Preservation
Bouquet Preservation
[ pres•er•va•tion] /ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃn/
• the process of keeping something valued intact, or free from damage or decay •
[1KG] Silica Gel Powder for Flower Preservation
│ 1,000+ sold $32.00 $29.90
Silica gel is a desiccant that dries out the flowers while maintaining their bright colour and structure.
The Summer Alcove’s Silica Gel is in fine granules to minimize damage to the petals. These are NOT Silica Gel beads. Silica Gel Beads will cause indentation and damage to your flower petals. Please do not use Silica Gel Beads to dry your flowers.
1 box contains:
- 1 kg Silica Gel Powder
Preserve Fresh Flowers with Silica Gel
Silica Gel is a desiccant (a.k.a. drying agent) that dries out the flowers while maintaining their bright colour and structure.
DO NOT air-dry your flowers❌
Air-drying your flowers guarantees that they’ll turn into a sad, brown shade – especially because of exposure to our humid environment! Colours fade very quickly, but drying flowers with Silica Gel retains its colours.
Retain the colours of your bouquet
Colour-Changing Beads indicate if your flowers are ready
Preserving your flowers is easier than you think!
All you need is Silica Gel, your flowers, and some time & patience. Plus, this Silica Gel changes colour (from blue to pink) so you know when your flowers are dried and ready to be removed!
How It Works
Order Silica Gel
Determine the amount of Silica Gel required to dry your flowers. As a general guide, 1 box of Silica Gel (1 box = 1 kg) can dry about 6 regular-sized roses.
Dry Your Flowers
Using the instructions provided on the Silica Gel container, dry your flowers with the container provided and wait 1-2 weeks before removing your flowers from the powder.
Preserve or Display It
Once your flowers are dry, you can preserve them in resin or in a frame. Note that preserving in resin is ideal as it prevents further exposure to humidity. Preserving in frames may cause the colour to fade over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Silica Gel do I need?
It depends on how many flowers you’re planning to preserve and how big they are! As a reference, 1 box = 1 kg and can fit 6 regular-sized roses and it measures 12x18x8cm.
Is the Silica Gel reusable?
Yes, the Silica Gel is reusable. It can be reheated to remove moisture via microwave or oven. Instructions on how to reheat are printed on every box.
When will my order be shipped?
Every order will be shipped out on the next working day. After handing over to our delivery provider, you’ll receive an email with tracking details. Shipping within Singapore takes 1-3 working days.
Can I self-collect my order?
Yes! If you need Silica Gel urgently, please whatsapp me at +65 9297 9761.
Orders collected in person can be paid for via PayNow/Paylah and will get $2 off 🙂
I don't want to DIY, do you still take custom orders?
I really appreciate it, but unfortunately I don’t!
The Summer Alcove has stopped taking in custom bouquet preservations due to the long hours needed to create each piece.
