Product Description

Product description

Material:100% Silica Gel ( 90% clear + 10% Orange )

• N.W.: 2 lbs ( 907 grams )
• Moisture Absorption
• Rate: up to 35% ( as its own weight ).

Why wisedry？

Wisedry flower drying silica gel is a mixture of small orange indicating and white non-indicating silica gel crystals.

While there are many ways to dry and preserve flowers, Wisedry flower drying crystals can be more efficient as it absorbs the moisture from the plant material with less discoloration and fading than hang drying or pressing. It enables one to easily dry flowers within a matter of a few days even minutes, and in doing so the shape and color of the flowers are maintained during the drying process.

A grade, safe and non-toxic

Wisedry orange silica gels for drying flowers are Cocl2-free.

Small silica gel beads do not hurt the flowers

Less than 1mm silica crystals, flower drying DIY craft purpose small beaded silica gels with dust treatment, to avoid physical impacts on petals, and more healthy. Please wear mask & gloves when operating if required.

Color indicating

Contains orange beads, when the orange changed to dark green, indicates the silica gels in saturation.

Cautions: Do not recharge the silica gel with orange beads, overheat will reduce its efficiency.

Rechargeable Methods for reference

Wisedry flower silica gel is color indicated and reusable. Spread the silica gels in a shallow metal sheet and place in a 250°F oven, until all green crystals turn orange again, the process will take hours according to the amount of silica gels.

Supplies Needed:

1. Flowers 2. Scissors or garden pruners 3. Small cup 4. Air tight containers 5. Wisedry silica gel for drying flowers

- Step 1 : Lay a layer of Wisedry flower silica gel desiccants on the bottom of the airtight container. Then process the flowers, remove the bad petals by hand, cut off the long branches, and reserve 3-5cm of flower branches.

- Step 2 : Lay the trimmed flowers on top of wisedry silica gel for drying flowers.

- Step 3 : Slowly pour the remaining wisedry flower drying desiccant into the surrounding area with a small cup. First, cover the flower core and carefully fill in each petal, taking care not to make the flower out of shape.

- Step 4 : When the flowers are completely covered, seal the container and leave in a dry place for 3-7 days. ( Pay attention to the degree of dryness of the flowers and increase or decrease the drying time as appropriate. )

- Flowers best preserved by using Wisedry flower drying silica gel : Anemones, Daisies, Zinnias, Roses, Azaleas, Freesia, Strawflower, Sea lavender, Pansies, Queen Anne's Lace, Larkspur, Peonies, Grape Hyacinths, Lily of the Valley, Orchids, Delphiniums, Statice, Yarrow, Primroses, Baby's breath, Grasses, Carnations, Bachelor Buttons, Foliage, Dahlias, Geraniums, Celosias, Asters, Marigolds, Chrysanthemums, Cockscomb, Gomphrena, etc.

- Flowers not easily be dried by using silica gels: Daffodils, Crocuses, Irises, Tulips and other flowers with high moisture in the petals.

- White flowers may become beige after dried, while red flowers will be a little darker.

- Dried flowers fade quickly in sunlight or extreme heat, so be sure to keep them in cool areas away from windows.

• Fine crystals < 1 mm - flower drying DIY craft purpose small beads silica gel with dust treatment to avoid physical impact on the petals, and more healthy. Please wear mask and gloves when operating if required
• Non-toxic - Unlike blue silica gels, Wisedry orange silica gels are Cocl2-free
• Reusable - Contains orange beads, when the orange changed to dark green, indicates the silica gels in saturation. Reactivate the silica gels by microwave or oven, when dark green beads back to orange, reuse as new
• Flowers best preserved: Anemones, Daisies, Zinnias, Roses, Azaleas, Freesia, Strawflower, Sea lavender, Pansies, Queen Anne's Lace, Larkspur, Peonies, Grape Hyacinths, Lily of the Valley, Orchids, Delphiniums, Statice, Yarrow, Primroses, Baby's breath, Grasses, Carnations, Bachelor Buttons, Foliage, Dahlias, Geraniums, Celosias, Asters, Marigolds, Chrysanthemums, Cockscomb, Gomphrena, etc.
• Double Layer Package - Ensure the product will arrive to you with good performance