How to Preserve Dried Florals with Acrylic Sealer
Pampas grass and other dried florals make for a perfect fall centerpiece, but loose tufts of grass and foliage can drive a person mad! Luckily, there’s a simple solution to the falling foliage— Aleene’s Spray Acrylic Sealer! This terrific tutorial from Oh Yay Studio will show you how to make a stunning fall centerpiece with dried florals that won’t fall apart thanks to Aleene’s Acrylic Spray Sealer.
What you need:Step 1
Start this simple project by marking out the holes that you want on the wooden round. Then use a drill fitted with a small drill bit OR a hammer and nail to make holes for your grasses and dried florals.
Step 2 (optional)
Smooth out the surface of your wooden round with fine-grit sandpaper if needed. Clean to remove any debris, then spray paint if desired. Oh Yay Studio painted their wooden round a beautiful shade of teal for a striking fall centerpiece!
Step 3
Lay out your pampas grass and other dried florals onto a protected surface in a well-ventilated area. Spray a few light layers of Aleenes Spray Acrylic Sealer evenly across the dried florals and grass, allowing to dry for about 30 minutes between coats. Be sure to flip the foliage over to seal both sides. Allow to dry completely before proceeding.
Step 4
Begin arranging your pampas grass and dried florals into the wooden round. Keep the taller foliage in the center, with shorter pieces closer to the edge. Once everything is where you want it to be, dab a bit of Turbo Tacky Glue to the end of each piece of foliage before placing it back into the wooden round.
Step 5
Once the glue has dried, your dried floral fall centerpiece is ready to display and it wont make a mess, thanks to Aleenes!
Are you using dried florals for fall centerpieces? Show us how youre using Aleenes Glues for your DIY fall dcor and tag us on social media @AleenesDIY!
