Continuing my explorations into drying flowers

So my Irises started wilting yesterday.

Having had some success with the China Asters, decided to dry the Iris flowers too.

The jar I chose previously had “Very Lazy Garlic” in it. The glass cleaned well enough but I could not get the smell of garlic out of the lid no matter what I tried. Fortunately the lid from my empty jar of marmite fits well and was much easier to clean!

It’s been decorated with a picture of Iris, Goddess of Rainbows, and I’m pretty happy with how they’ve turned out :slight_smile:

I’m not sure what I’m going to do with them yet but hate waste so I’m researching their uses and properties.

The flowers called to me
My Dried China Asters

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I know what jars you mean and they look awesome for this purpose once you’ve taken the label off :star_struck: Job well done :heartpulse: Thank you :heartpulse:

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It amuses me that they have “Very Lazy” embossed in the glass on each side which may occasionally describe me :rofl:

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That ALWAYS describes me :joy: I get stuff done but if I can find a lazy route without compromising quality then that’s the route ill walk :joy: :heartpulse:

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Very Nice @IrisW , I know Garlic jars come in so many perfect sizes but to get the smell out is nearly impossible. :laughing:
I use these jars that are from Marzetti’s Slaw Dressing, one because I buy it so often I have an abundance, and two because they are nicely sized for pretty much anything in my craft.


And there’s my bedspread spray, of Sandalwood and Vanilla…LOL.
Blessed Be,

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Lovely shaped jars!

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Good idea! I look forward to hearing what you’re using that for.

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They turned out nice. I love drying flowers! I have some hanging now.

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Good for you for repurposing your dried flowers, @IrisW- may they find a new life in your magickal crafting! :sparkles::bouquet:

The picture of the Goddess of Rainbows is gorgeous- I can’t think of a better way to cover up the writing on the jar (although “Very Lazy Garlic” does sound like a powerful statement to label things with :laughing: ). Gorgeous- thanks for sharing!

Definitely let us know when you find a good use for them! I wonder if dried Iris petals would be good in a bath salt mix? :thinking: :bathtub: :two_hearts:

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I hadn’t thought about using them in bath salts. May give that a go :slightly_smiling_face:

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