Activa Flower Drying Art Silica Gel, 5lb (2.27g) | Dry & Preserve Flowers with Confidence, Microwaveable & Reusable

The silica gel is used for drying flowers by covering them completely using the gel. Some buyers found it challenging to dry a full bouquet intact, and thus, they separated the flowers, dried them separately, and reassembled them artistically. One buyer had their professional bouquet service dry individual flowers and arrange them beautifully in a frame. Flowers take less than a week (5 days) to dry. Smaller flowers like baby's breath dry better because they are compact. Using a microwave-safe bowl filled with 1-2 inches of silica can dry a daisy in 2-3 minutes on medium, while a rose would take 3-3.5 minutes, and the buyer must place more silica over the flower. Buyers can try drying flowering plants, but they must let them dry entirely by covering them with silica for about 2 weeks. Resining dried flowers makes them great as coasters or sun catchers. Post-drying flowers in silica is not recommended, but a craft spray for the purpose will do. While the product is dust-free, buyers must use masks to suppress silicosis. The product comes with a lot of silica, and the buyer can use it over and over again. Overall, the product received positive reviews. Buyers frequently reuse it, and it works exceptionally well for drying flowers for craft projects. However, the product is a little messy, and it is imperative to use a mask. Also, the buyer must use much silica gel to dry more than one flower. Some customers have experienced limited frustration or lost some flowers because they assumed unlimited use, and their last attempts ruined their flowers.