Q. The venue where my daughter is getting married does not allow
confetti but rose petals are acceptable. Where can I get rose petals in
quantity?
A. Firstly, try your daughter's florist who may be able to help.
Alternatively, a craft shop may have them such as in kits to make home-made pot pourri.
Also, you can make them yourself. There are a few ways:-
The cheapest and easiest way to dry roses is to air dry them. On a dry
day remove the leaves on the stems and tie the stems together with a
rubber band. Hang the stems upside down in a warm (not hot) and dry
place. After one to three weeks (depending on temperature and humidity)
the colour of the buds will have darkened and the petals will have lost
their softness. Gently pull the petals off the bud.
Another way is to dry them on a baking sheet in a gas oven which has a
pilot light. Take the petals off the buds, spread them in one layer on
the baking tray and place them in the oven. They will be dry in four to
eight hours but check them regularly to ensure they don't become
brittle.
You can also use a desiccant to dry the roses. Desiccants draw the
moisture out of the air and silica gel is an easy desiccant to use. You
will find it in craft stores. Follow the instructions on the packet.
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