Our Process

People have been pressing flowers for centuries. Originally the craft was largely used as a matter of record for plant hunters who collected seed and plant specimens from around the world in the age of botanical exploration. Living plants rarely made the journey intact in all weathers as they crossed continents on the high seas. Pressed specimens matched with the seeds collected from interesting plants were vital for their records. After the introduction of photography, pressed flowers became more decorative than an essential research tool. 

We use traditional flower pressing methods, placing suitable plant specimens between two sheets of blotting paper within layers of card in a flower press. Our studio is piled high with presses that are maintained and checked regularly. The dried and pressed specimens are then carefully composed and delicately mounted using a paintbrush and acid-free glue. The final artworks are then framed using conservation glass with UV protection. We press mostly British flowers, either grown in our own gardens or sourced from local growers.