9 (23 cm) Max Microwave Flower Press Kit for Pressing Flowers and Making Pressed Flowers
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Rich
> 3 dayJust received the flower press today and used it right away. DO NOT USE IT WITH DRY SHEETS! I used it twice on pansies, 30 seconds each time, the third time is was lightening storm in my microwave! Make sure you lightly spray the wool sheets with a spray bottle between dryings. Ive dried about 2 dozen flowers now and they all turned out great.
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David Parker
> 3 dayThere is definitely a learning curve to this product. People who have issues with items burning are probably using thicker, more wet flowers - in which case I have found shorter continual bursts to work. Ive also found that certain flowers press differently at different positions on the board. Items around the perimeter, and not directly under the vent holes do better. And items in the dead center tend to take much longer so ive begun to avoid that area altogether. Highly recommend though.
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Cghpnd
> 3 dayI had a class project that required the pressing of lawn weeds. It took several weeks for the weeds to dry in a traditional flower press. Using my traditional flower press, somehow the weeds were moldy not dry, by the time I got back from vacation. The project (to have 10 weeds dry pressed) was due that Monday! So, i technically had a week to do this. What an emergency! I ordered the Microfleur thinking this would not work, but I had to try. I got the next day delivery. I got an A on my project :) Take duplicates of what you want to press and try it out. I did all lawn weeds and the only ones that did not meet my expectations were Purslane. Perhaps its because of the succulent like leaves which i recommend pressing the old fashion way until you become a master at this. I am not disappointed in this product. I am sure i will need it in the future.
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Kelly Almond
> 3 dayClean your microwave after use. It will leave a taste in food cooked in it afterwards.
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Always
> 3 dayPretty good, takes a long time to make a lot of flowers. Thick flowers don’t work well. I tried to press dahlias, but they very fully pressed and ended up molding sadly.
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Brittany Davenport
> 3 dayI LOVEEEEEEE this flower press! It works amazing. I was able to press all different kinds of flowers! Even wild flowers I picked off the side of the road! What used to take me forever. Like WEEKS now takes me only seconds! Save so much time and is a great value for the money spent!! Highly recommend! Also suggest watching YouTube!!
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Tom Witting
> 3 dayfun product
Quality construction and design offers great results
Clips very firmly compress the press and plant materials to prevent puckering of flowers and leaves while drying.
Holes in the platens allow for steam to escape and to allow flowers to press with the best possible uniformity.
The liners are washable and the pads will last for hundreds of cycles.
Better color retention than traditional methods
The color retention is exceptional, compared with traditional pressing methods. The pressed flowers can then be used for greeting cards, scrapbooking, wedding and other invitations, menus, bookmarks or applied to candles and soap, art and decoupage projects.
Fast, easy way to press flower for same day use
Pressing is done in very short intervals spaced with short resting periods. Best of all you can see the results immediately. Use the flowers right away or save for later.
Step 1 - Load the Press
Load fresh flowers into the press, being carefully they don"t touch or they may stick together. For thicker flowers, it is helpful to thin or remove parts that will not be seen once flattened. Pressing takes practice. It is recommended to start with thinner flowers, such as pansies or violas.
Step 2 - Microwave
Do an initial burst in the microwave, following the instruction booklet. Drying times are dependent on the wattage of the microwave and the moisture content of each flower. Drying is done in multiple short bursts, instead of one long burst.
Step 3 - Check the Flowers
Wipe moisture off platens (plastic plates) and carefully open the press to check/touch your flowers, feeling all over. If they are sticky, then they need another burst. Repeat as necessary, letting your press cool if it is getting too hot. If the flowers have a papery feel, but not crispy, then they are dried.
Step 4 - Create
The pressed flowers can be stored for later or used right away in resin jewelry or other projects, cards, framed art, etc. Let your creativity flow!
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| Microfleur Max Press | Microfleur Regular Press | |
| Size | 9" x 9" (23cm x 23cm) | 5" x 5" (13cm x 13cm) |
| Reusable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Feature | Can press larger flowers or more at one time | Great starter or travel size |
| Professional Quality | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time to Press flowers | in minutes | in minutes |
| Includes Manual | ✓ | ✓ |