How to Make a Dried Flower Shadow Box
Learn how to dry and cherish your favorite flowers. Whether it be flowers from your wedding bouquet or first Valentine's Day, this DIY dried flower shadow box is a timeless way to display those sweet moments.
Equipment
- Hot glue gun
- Glue stick
- Scissors
Materials
- Shadow box
- Flower arrangement
- Fabric, paper, invitation, etc
- Twine, cotton rope, ribbon, etc
Instructions
- Cut the background material to fit the back panel of the shadow box and use a glue stick to attach. Using a glue stick for adhering the background will prevent any uneven or warped surfaces.
- If the flowers are not already dried, wipe off any excess water from the stems and hang them upside down in a well-ventilated space for a few days to a week until thoroughly dry.
- After adequate drying time, cut and arrange the flowers as desired. Take care to test the placement of the floral arrangement so it does not interfere with the 1/8-1/4” lip of the frame when assembling the shadow box.
- Attach the flowers to the previously assembled background panel with a hot glue gun. To make for an easier assembly, place small beads of glue in multiple locations to stabilize the flower arrangement.
- Cut and tie the ribbon into a bow and attach to the base of the flowers with the hot glue gun.
- Before assembling the shadow box, first spray and wipe down the glass.
- Very gently set the back panel into place on the shadow box and close the latches.