Preserving a Fresh Orchid for Scrapbooking: Pressing and Laminating

A reader received a fresh orchid for their 50th wedding anniversary and wants to preserve it in a scrapbook.

Pressing Method

1. Place flower between heavy books or in a book's pages
2. Ensure low humidity environment
3. Press and dry for at least one month

Finishing

After drying, laminate the pressed flower to prevent wear. Consider adding a personal message before laminating for a lasting keepsake.

Congratulations on your golden anniversary!