Country Lore: Create Dried Flower Botanical Plates

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June/July 2007
By Biz Fairchild Reynolds 
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4. Let the decoupage medium dry completely — the plate will be practically clear. The rice paper will have, in a sense, “melted” onto the plate; while the color has become a shade lighter, the texture details become more pronounced. Set the plate upside down, letting it sit until completely dry and not tacky. With sharp scissors, or a razor blade, carefully cut or slice the extra paper from the plate’s rim. You may need to glue the edges down again if they have come loose.

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If you intend to display your plate, you can now handle it safely. Don’t place it in bright sunlight; the most colorful flowers will quickly fade. If you wish to use the plate as a serving piece (beautiful for serving candies, spreads, strawberries, dips, etc.) then you will need to coat the backing with 10 or more coats of clear-coat polyurethane, or other protective clear sealer. The Earth Pigments Co. (www.earthpigments.com) lists a waterborne acrylic clear coat that is environmentally safe, nontoxic and cleans up with soap and water. The plate may now be hand washed carefully, but not put in the dishwasher.

— Biz Fairchild Reynolds
Kingsville, Missouri

 

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