Cornstarch Pressed Flower Art

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a small saucepan, stir together two tablespoons of cornstarch, half a cup of water, and a tablespoon of white vinegar until smooth.
  2. 2In a small saucepan, stir together two tablespoons of cornstarch, half a cup of water, and a tablespoon of white vinegar until smooth.
  3. 3In a small saucepan, stir together two tablespoons of cornstarch, half a cup of water, and a tablespoon of white vinegar until smooth.
  4. 4Heat it over medium, stirring until the mix turns thick, glossy, and almost clear.
  5. 5Heat it over medium, stirring until the mix turns thick, glossy, and almost clear.
  6. 6Heat it over medium, stirring until the mix turns thick, glossy, and almost clear.
  7. 7Pour the warm gel over pressed flowers in a silicone mold and let them float where they like.
  8. 8Pour the warm gel over pressed flowers in a silicone mold and let them float where they like.
  9. 9Pour the warm gel over pressed flowers in a silicone mold and let them float where they like.
  10. 10Let the gel set completely before removing.
  11. 11Let the gel set completely before removing.
  12. 12Let the gel set completely before removing.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • Pressed flowers
  • Pressed flowers
  • Pressed flowers

Equipment

small saucepansilicone mold

Tips

  • The cornstarch and vinegar react to create a clear, flexible bioplastic that preserves the flowers.