{"title":"Floral Preservation Tools","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vivid-press-premium-blotting-paper-for-floral-preservation","title":"Vivid Press Premium Blotting Paper for Floral Preservation","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eStop Losing Your Best Blooms to \"The Brown.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThere is nothing more heartbreaking than opening your flower press after three weeks of waiting, only to find your vibrant orange poppies have turned muddy, or your crisp whites have gone yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eIf you’ve been using standard cardstock, paper towels, printer paper or watercolor paper, \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"87\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eyour tools are working against you.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Secret to \"Silica-Gel\" Color in a Traditional Press\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eMost artists believe that to get professional color retention, they have to use silica gel beads. This is great for preserving flowers for shadow box and resin artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe method with silica gel beads is messy and costly and loses the flat, delicate aesthetic of a pressed bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eI spent years searching for a middle ground. I wanted the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"58\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eprocess\u003c\/b\u003e of traditional pressing with the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"99\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eresults\u003c\/b\u003e of silica gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAfter collaborating with a specialized global supplier, we finally found a solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis isn't your average craft-store paper—this is a high-density, ultra-absorbent technical paper designed specifically for rapid moisture wicking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhy Orchid \u0026amp; Pine Vivid Press Paper is Different:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eRapid-Wick Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e It pulls moisture away from the petal surface instantly, \"locking in\" the pigment before oxidation (browning) can begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eZero-Texture Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike paper towels or cheap blotting sheets, our paper is ultra-smooth. No more \"quilted\" patterns or ridges on your delicate petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eThe \"Paper Press\" Density:\u003c\/b\u003e It’s thick enough to hold significant moisture from \"juicy\" flowers (like Dahlias or Ranunculus) but thin enough to allow for maximum pressure in your press. And for thinner blooms, there's no need for extra cardboard or chipboard sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003eExclusively Sourced:\u003c\/b\u003e This paper is not available on Amazon or in US craft stores. We’ve imported it specifically for the serious floral artist who is ready to move past the \"hobbyist\" results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e5 B5 sheets per pack (approximately 7.2\" x 10.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003eReusable:\u003c\/b\u003e With proper care and drying between uses, these sheets are designed to last for dozens of pressings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo wash method\u003c\/strong\u003e - You can recharge your sheet gently in the sun or microwave, but do not wash as they will lose their efficacy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe Orchid \u0026amp; Pine Guarantee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eI use this exact paper for every single monogram and custom piece in my studio. It is the single biggest reason I was able to stop \"experimenting\" and start creating gallery-quality art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI want you to love these tools as much as I do. If for any reason they don't help your creativity bloom or you’re not 100% happy with your purchase, simply submit a refund request to hello@orchidandpine.com for a full money-back guarantee. No hurdles, no headaches, just success in your craft. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orchid and Pine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47969090928740,"sku":"VP-001-SG","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/5057\/3412\/files\/IMG_3119.jpg?v=1772829822"}],"url":"https:\/\/orchidandpine.com\/collections\/floral-preservation-tools.oembed","provider":"Orchid and Pine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}