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wisedry Silica Gel for Drying Flowers 2 LBS (0.9KG), Fine Crystals < 1mm, Color Indicating Desiccant, Reusable Silica Sand

wisedry Silica Gel for Drying Flowers 2 LBS (0.9KG), Fine Crystals < 1mm, Color Indicating Desiccant, Reusable Silica Sand by Amazon.co.uk

Price last update: 12/06/2025

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 ).
For detailed information of how to use and reactivate the Wisedry flower drying silica gel crystals,please read the User Guide which is comes with the product.
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
Unlike blue silica gels, Wisedry orange silica gels for drying flowers are Cocl2-free.
Fine silica gel beads do not hurt the flowers
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.
Rechargeable Mathod for referrence
Wisedry flower silica gel is a color indicator and can be reused.The orange beads need to be reactivated when they saturate and turn dark green.Spread the silica gel over a light metal plate and place it in a 250°F (120°C) oven until all the green beads turn orange again.Depending on the amount of silica gel , the process can take hours.After cooling, store the dried silica gel in an airtight container or continue to use.
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.
- After re-dry,the silica gel would be very hot,do not touch by bare hands
Supplies Needed:
1. Flowers 2. Scissors or garden pruners 3. Small cup 4. Air tight containers 5. Wisedry silica gel for drying flowers
Conventional Drying Mothod:
- Step 1
: Determine the flowers you would like to dry, 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. )
Tips:
- Most flowers can be dried in 2-3 days with the Conventional Drying Method.
- To avoid physical impacts on flowers, Wisedry uses small beaded silica gels and try to deduct dusts, but there may still some, please wear mask & gloves when operation if required. - Even though Wisedryo flower drying silica gel is non-toxic, it may absorb pesticides from flowers. Do not re-use drying container for food preparation.
- Do not eat, contact a physician immediately if ingested.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Flowers best preserved by using Wisedry flower drying silica gel :
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.