Today you will learn how to preserve Roses with wax. This technique is qute simple and the results are absolutely amazing. You will be thrilled to see that even 4-weeks down the track, your Roses will still be looking beautiful.
Even 4 months later, they had taken on a very rustic look that you can use in vases, picture frames, and as decorations for your home. We know you will be excited to learn how and we’re sure you will find lots of ways to display them.
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What You Need
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- Open roses
- Microwave-safe container
- Soy wax flakes
- Candy thermometer (optional)
- Empty bottles or vases or wax paper
Julie from 1800 Flowers has some simple suggestions and she is the creator behind the video that we are featuring below.
We love her waxed flower nest and the succulent display above. As you can see, you are limited only by your imagination.
How To Preserve Roses With Wax Video
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Are you ready to learn how to preserve roses with wax? Julie is brilliant as an instructor and it couldn’t be easier.
In her demonstration, she uses Soy Wax which is available in a flake form. To see Julie in action, press Play above ^
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Waxed Roses Results
As you can see from the above photos, your roses look beautiful when displayed correctly. The roses in the top photo are taken at 4 weeks and the photo below is four months. Don’t you love the rustic look?
You can find the full tutorial on 1800 Flowers here and to see how to prune roses properly in 5 steps, read our article here.
