Wooden Mini Flower Press Kit with Instruction Booklet
This wooden mini flower press kit by House of Marbles measures approximately 4 x 4 x 2 inches and includes layered pressing sheets, bolt-tightening hardware, and a booklet of instructions and project ideas for making pressed-flower cards, collages, and pictures.
Product Details
- Brand: House of Marbles
- Construction: Wood panels with metal bolt-and-wing-nut hardware
- Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 4 x 2 inches
- Includes: Layered pressing sheets and a project instruction booklet
- Sustainably sourced materials
- Reusable: Replace supplied paper with blotting paper or rice paper when original sheets are used
- Age warning: Choking hazard — not suitable for children under 3 years
- Vendor: House of Marbles
Perfect For
This flower press is a natural fit for anyone who loves botanical crafts, nature journaling, card making, or scrapbooking. It works beautifully as a thoughtful gift for kids who enjoy hands-on creative projects, as well as for adults who appreciate a charming, old-fashioned hobby. The compact size makes it easy to tuck into a bag for outdoor adventures where flowers are plentiful.
Styling Tips
Gather thin, flat flowers and leaves for the best pressing results — single-layer blooms tend to press more evenly than thick, multi-petaled varieties. Once your flowers are fully dried, use them to decorate handmade greeting cards, frame them as wall art, or press them into journal pages for a personal keepsake touch. When the included paper runs out, ordinary blotting paper or rice paper works just as well to keep the creative fun going.
Materials & Care
The press is constructed from wood panels held together with metal bolt-and-wing-nut hardware, and is made with sustainably sourced materials. The wood surfaces can be wiped clean with a dry or lightly damp cloth. Store in a dry location to protect the wood and the paper pressing sheets from moisture.
Why You'll Love It
The bolt-tightening design applies even, consistent pressure across the full pressing surface, helping flowers dry flat and retain their color. Because the press is fully reusable — just swap in fresh blotting paper or rice paper — it delivers ongoing creative value well beyond the included supplies. The included instruction booklet gives you a ready-made starting point with project ideas, so you can dive right into making something beautiful from the very first use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper does the flower press use, and can I replace it?
The press comes with layered pressing sheets included. Once those are used, you can replace them with ordinary blotting paper or rice paper, both of which work well for pressing flowers and leaves.
How does the pressing mechanism work?
The press uses metal bolts and wing nuts on the spine. You tighten the wing nuts by hand to apply even pressure across the wood panels, which flattens and dries the flowers placed between the paper layers inside.
What types of flowers and plants work best in this press?
Thin, flat flowers and single-layer blooms tend to press most evenly. Leaves, small ferns, and delicate wildflowers are also good choices. Very thick or multi-petaled flowers may not press as flat due to the compact size of the press.
Is this flower press suitable for young children?
The packaging carries a choking hazard warning and states it is not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. It is designed as a hands-on craft activity and works best with adult supervision for younger users.
What is included in the kit?
The kit includes the wooden press with metal bolt-and-wing-nut hardware, layered pressing sheets, and a booklet of instructions and project ideas for making cards, collages, and pictures with your pressed flowers.
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This wooden mini flower press kit by House of Marbles measures approximately 4 x 4 x 2 inches and includes layered pressing sheets, bolt-tightening hardware, and a booklet of instructions and project ideas for making pressed-flower cards, collages, and pictures.
Product Details
- Brand: House of Marbles
- Construction: Wood panels with metal bolt-and-wing-nut hardware
- Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 4 x 2 inches
- Includes: Layered pressing sheets and a project instruction booklet
- Sustainably sourced materials
- Reusable: Replace supplied paper with blotting paper or rice paper when original sheets are used
- Age warning: Choking hazard — not suitable for children under 3 years
- Vendor: House of Marbles
Perfect For
This flower press is a natural fit for anyone who loves botanical crafts, nature journaling, card making, or scrapbooking. It works beautifully as a thoughtful gift for kids who enjoy hands-on creative projects, as well as for adults who appreciate a charming, old-fashioned hobby. The compact size makes it easy to tuck into a bag for outdoor adventures where flowers are plentiful.
Styling Tips
Gather thin, flat flowers and leaves for the best pressing results — single-layer blooms tend to press more evenly than thick, multi-petaled varieties. Once your flowers are fully dried, use them to decorate handmade greeting cards, frame them as wall art, or press them into journal pages for a personal keepsake touch. When the included paper runs out, ordinary blotting paper or rice paper works just as well to keep the creative fun going.
Materials & Care
The press is constructed from wood panels held together with metal bolt-and-wing-nut hardware, and is made with sustainably sourced materials. The wood surfaces can be wiped clean with a dry or lightly damp cloth. Store in a dry location to protect the wood and the paper pressing sheets from moisture.
Why You'll Love It
The bolt-tightening design applies even, consistent pressure across the full pressing surface, helping flowers dry flat and retain their color. Because the press is fully reusable — just swap in fresh blotting paper or rice paper — it delivers ongoing creative value well beyond the included supplies. The included instruction booklet gives you a ready-made starting point with project ideas, so you can dive right into making something beautiful from the very first use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper does the flower press use, and can I replace it?
The press comes with layered pressing sheets included. Once those are used, you can replace them with ordinary blotting paper or rice paper, both of which work well for pressing flowers and leaves.
How does the pressing mechanism work?
The press uses metal bolts and wing nuts on the spine. You tighten the wing nuts by hand to apply even pressure across the wood panels, which flattens and dries the flowers placed between the paper layers inside.
What types of flowers and plants work best in this press?
Thin, flat flowers and single-layer blooms tend to press most evenly. Leaves, small ferns, and delicate wildflowers are also good choices. Very thick or multi-petaled flowers may not press as flat due to the compact size of the press.
Is this flower press suitable for young children?
The packaging carries a choking hazard warning and states it is not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. It is designed as a hands-on craft activity and works best with adult supervision for younger users.
What is included in the kit?
The kit includes the wooden press with metal bolt-and-wing-nut hardware, layered pressing sheets, and a booklet of instructions and project ideas for making cards, collages, and pictures with your pressed flowers.
