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"Pressing flowers is a slow art. When something is slow-formed, there are ample opportunities to inject your story, your vibe, and your imagination into the process."
Kate Punnett
I was a sustainable florist long before I was a presser. I lived in the "flurry" of the seasons, the rush of the cherry blossoms and the heartbreak of the first frost. I loved the ephemeral nature of the garden, but I wanted a way to stop the clock.
I spent years making mistakes. I fought with moisture, I struggled with "browned" petals, and I tried to outsmart biology. Through that process, I realized that pressing isn't about fighting death; it’s about documenting life. This handbook is the result of those years. It is a guide for the artist who wants to learn the technical precision required to capture a flower at its absolute essence, so that even when the original begins its natural transition, the art remains.
This is more than a manual; it is a companion for your journey from the garden to the frame.
Building Your Press: How to create the physical space where time stands still.
The Science of the Bloom: Understanding the biological "why" behind color retention and structural integrity.
The Design of the Seasons: How to compose movements that feel as fluid as the wind in the garden.
Mastering the Flux: Technical workflows to ensure your flowers are "camera-ready" at their peak vibrancy, the essential first step for creating permanent prints.
The History & The Heart: Connecting your hands to the centuries of artists who have tried to catch the seasons.
I am a mother, a gardener, and a believer in the power of aesthetics to change the world.
By mastering the techniques in this handbook, you aren't just pressing a flower. You are learning how to capture a story. You are learning how to create a legacy that stays vivid long after the garden has gone to sleep.
"Pressing flowers is a slow art. When something is slow-formed, there are ample opportunities to inject your story, your vibe, and your imagination into the process."
Kate Punnett
I was a sustainable florist long before I was a presser. I lived in the "flurry" of the seasons, the rush of the cherry blossoms and the heartbreak of the first frost. I loved the ephemeral nature of the garden, but I wanted a way to stop the clock.
I spent years making mistakes. I fought with moisture, I struggled with "browned" petals, and I tried to outsmart biology. Through that process, I realized that pressing isn't about fighting death; it’s about documenting life. This handbook is the result of those years. It is a guide for the artist who wants to learn the technical precision required to capture a flower at its absolute essence, so that even when the original begins its natural transition, the art remains.
This is more than a manual; it is a companion for your journey from the garden to the frame.
Building Your Press: How to create the physical space where time stands still.
The Science of the Bloom: Understanding the biological "why" behind color retention and structural integrity.
The Design of the Seasons: How to compose movements that feel as fluid as the wind in the garden.
Mastering the Flux: Technical workflows to ensure your flowers are "camera-ready" at their peak vibrancy, the essential first step for creating permanent prints.
The History & The Heart: Connecting your hands to the centuries of artists who have tried to catch the seasons.
I am a mother, a gardener, and a believer in the power of aesthetics to change the world.
By mastering the techniques in this handbook, you aren't just pressing a flower. You are learning how to capture a story. You are learning how to create a legacy that stays vivid long after the garden has gone to sleep.