How to make dried sunflowers? Can you dry them in the sun?

1. How to make dried sunflowers

1. Natural air drying: The most commonly used method when using sunflowers to make dried flowers is natural air drying. The method is very simple. Just place the sunflower in a ventilated, warm and dry place. The specific drying time depends on the air humidity. It usually only takes a few days to make, and be sure to put it upside down.

2. Desiccant method: You can also use desiccant to make dried flowers, which will make the dried flowers more beautiful. Specifically, just put the flowers and desiccant together, put them in the same plastic bag, seal it, and place it in a warm environment. It will be done in about a week.

3. Microwave drying: Sunflowers can also be dried directly in a microwave oven when used as dried flowers. The specific method is to first select three or five flowers, place them on oil-absorbing paper, and then put them in the microwave. The microwave oven should be set to medium or low heat and the time should be set to 15 seconds to complete the preparation of dried flowers. Note that you must not choose high-end ones.

2. Can sunflowers be dried?

Sunflowers cannot be dried in the sun. Prolonged exposure to sunlight will cause sunburn and affect the quality of dried flowers. If you don't have desiccant, microwave oven or other tools at home, it is recommended to use natural air drying method and place them in a dry, ventilated, warm and dark place. The dried flowers made in such an environment are of high quality and more beautiful. Flowers exposed to the sun are easily sunburned.