How can I preserve my rose petals?

I have a lot of roses from my wedding in all sorts of colors.


I would like to preserve some of the petal so they will last FOREVER!!!. If that is possible?


Does anyone know how to do this? And do the different colors need to be seperated or can they all be put together.


I'd like to put them in a shadow box. I think I've seen this done on TV years ago but can't remember what to do?


HELP!!!!

How can I preserve my rose petals?
you can also hang them to dry upside down (so they stay nice and straight), no need to separate the colours if you dont want to
Reply:Dry on a tray them somewhere warm, like an airing cupboard then use them around the house for potpourri
Reply:There is a product called Silica Gel or Silica Sand that you can get at Hobby Lobby or pretty much any hobby/craft store. You can probably find it at florist shops as well.


This product will preserve the roses or rose petals and their colors beautifully. If you dry them naturally then you will lose shape and color.


Good Luck