{"title":"Flower Presses","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFlower Presses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserve the beauty of your garden long after the petals fade. Our beautiful, handcrafted wooden flower presses are the perfect tool for capturing the delicate details of your favourite blooms and leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower pressing is a wonderfully mindful craft, perfect for chilly autumn and winter days. Create your own stunning botanical art, unique cards, or pressed flower jewellery. It's also a fantastic way to keep children connected to nature through the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from sustainable materials, our traditional flower presses are built to last and make a thoughtful, eco-friendly gift for any gardener, crafter, or nature lover. Discover the timeless magic of pressing flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure what to press? Check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/flowers-to-grow-perfect-for-pressing\" title=\"Flowers Perfect for Pressing Box\"\u003eFlowers - Perfect for Pressing Box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wooden-flower-press-standard","title":"Wooden Flower Press - Standard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWooden Flower Press (Standard)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something magical about preserving a fleeting moment from the garden. Our handcrafted Wooden Flower Press allows you to capture the beauty of your favourite blooms and keep them forever. Whether it’s a special rose from a bouquet, a wildflower from a walk, or the first daisy of spring, this press turns nature into art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from high-quality MDF wood with heavy-duty bolts and wingnuts, this press is designed to apply even pressure, ensuring your flowers dry flat and retain their vibrant colours. It is compact enough to take on holidays or nature walks, yet large enough to handle a beautiful selection of meadow flowers and leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🍂 How it Works\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower pressing is the simple process of removing moisture from a plant while holding it perfectly flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sandwich Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e This press comes with layers of cardboard and blotting paper. You simply place your flower between two sheets of paper, sandwich that between cardboard, and tighten the nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture is the enemy! Always pick your flowers on a dry day, after the morning dew has evaporated. If the flower is wet when you press it, it may go mouldy instead of drying crisp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌸 What to Press (Best Varieties)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all flowers press well. Juicy, thick flowers (like Tulips) can be difficult. For the best results, choose flowers with \u003cstrong\u003esingle layers of petals\u003c\/strong\u003e or flat faces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eViolas \u0026amp; Pansies:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic pressing flower. They hold their \"faces\" perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eCosmos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Their paper-thin petals dry exceptionally fast and keep their colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eFerns \u0026amp; Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential for adding greenery to your pressed flower art frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eAmmi Majus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presses into a stunning, intricate lacy silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard (Approx. 27.5cm x 17.5cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 x Silver Bolts \u0026amp; Wingnuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardboard Dividers \u0026amp; Blotting Paper Sheets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003cbr\u003e🎨 Card Making\u003cbr\u003e🌿 Nature Journals\u003cbr\u003e👶 Kids Crafts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Seeds for Pressing\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your pressed flower journey with these easy-to-press varieties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e☁️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cosmos-purity-seeds\" title=\"Cosmos Purity Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eCosmos 'Purity':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect subject. The large, flat white petals contain very little moisture, meaning they dry quickly and retain a pristine, papery white finish that looks elegant on dark card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ammi-majus-seeds\" title=\"Ammi Majus Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eAmmi Majus (Queen Anne's Lace):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The skeleton leaf look. When pressed, the tiny white florets create a delicate, snowflake-like pattern. It is the essential \"filler\" foliage for pressed flower art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e💜\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/viola-sorbet-xp-morpho-seeds\" title=\"Viola Sorbet XP Morpho Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eViola 'Sorbet Morpho':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic face. Violas are the number one flower for pressing because they lie naturally flat. The yellow and purple 'faces' retain their colour beautifully for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Handmade in UK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur flower presses are hand-assembled in the UK. They are built to last, allowing you to build a library of preserved garden memories year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44268368920763,"sku":"FLW-PSS","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/wooden-flower-press-standard-3667878.jpg?v=1760750529"},{"product_id":"perfect-for-pressing-seed-box-plus-wooden-flower-press","title":"Perfect for Pressing Seed Box plus Wooden Flower Press","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA complete journey from soil to silhouette. This bundle combines a wooden flower press with ten seed varieties chosen specifically because they press beautifully — paper-thin petals, flat faces, and low moisture content. Everything needed to grow your own art garden, harvest the blooms, and preserve them forever as botanical keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Press\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA standard wooden flower press with heavy-duty bolts, wingnuts, cardboard dividers, and blotting paper — everything needed to start pressing immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use Your Press\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePick on a dry sunny afternoon — moisture from rain or morning dew causes mould. Layer inside the press: cardboard, blotting paper, flower, blotting paper, cardboard — then repeat. Screw the wingnuts down tight for even pressure. Leave for 2–4 weeks in a warm dry room without opening — patience is what guarantees the best colour retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eArrives ready to gift — the rustic charm of a press combined with the promise of a garden in a box. A truly sustainable gift that lasts a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44268369019067,"sku":"FLB-FPR","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/perfect-for-pressing-seed-box-plus-wooden-flower-press-seeds-cottage-viola-cornuta-194.jpg?v=1758899232"},{"product_id":"wooden-flower-press-mini","title":"Wooden Flower Press - Mini","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWooden Flower Press (Mini)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming Mini Flower Press is designed to fit into a pocket or a backpack, making it the essential companion for nature walks, holidays, and garden foraging. It allows you to capture a beautiful botanical find the moment you see it, preserving the memory of a specific day or walk forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from sustainable wood with chunky bolts that are easy for small hands to use, this is the perfect \"First Flower Press\" for children. It is just the right size for pressing a single perfect daisy, a four-leaf clover, or a delicate violet, turning a walk in the woods into a treasure hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🍂 How it Works\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower pressing is the simple process of removing moisture from a plant while holding it perfectly flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sandwich Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e This press comes with layers of cardboard and blotting paper. You simply place your flower between two sheets of paper, sandwich that between cardboard, and tighten the nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because this press is small, it exerts pressure very efficiently. It is excellent for drying thicker items like clover flowers or small rosebuds that might struggle in a larger, flexier press.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌸 What to Press (Mini Edition)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis press is designed for small treasures. Look for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Petals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take a single petal from a larger rose or tulip to create a \"confetti\" effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eWildflowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daisies, Buttercups, and Clover leaves fit perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eHerb Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat leaves like Parsley, Coriander, or Ferns look beautiful when pressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eViolas:\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect size for this square press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMini (Approx. 12.5cm x 12.5cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 x Bolts \u0026amp; Wingnuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardboard Dividers \u0026amp; Blotting Paper Sheets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🎁 Stocking Fillers\u003cbr\u003e🥾 Hikers \u0026amp; Walkers\u003cbr\u003e👶 Children's First Press\u003cbr\u003e✉️ Posting as a Gift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Seeds for Mini Pressing\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill your mini press with these perfectly sized blooms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e💙\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Forget-me-not Blue Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/forget-me-not-blue-seeds\"\u003eForget-me-not 'Blue':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The miniature classic. Sprigs of tiny blue forget-me-nots are the ideal scale for this press. They dry quickly and keep their colour well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🦋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Viola Sorbet XP Morpho Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/viola-sorbet-xp-morpho-seeds\"\u003eViola 'Sorbet Morpho':\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect face. Violas are smaller than Pansies, meaning you can fit 4 or 5 of them into a single layer of this mini press. The yellow and blue pattern dries beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🐝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #005bd3;\" title=\"Borage Seeds\" href=\"\/products\/borage-seeds\"\u003eBorage (Starflower):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue star. Pull the individual blue star-flowers off the Borage plant. They lie perfectly flat and look incredible when pressed and mounted on cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Handmade in UK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur flower presses are hand-assembled in the UK. They are built to last, allowing you to build a library of preserved garden memories year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44288881819835,"sku":"FLW-MIN","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/wooden-flower-press-mini-bishy-barnabees-cottage-621.jpg?v=1758899259"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/collections\/flower-presses-2167993.webp?v=1760750224","url":"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/collections\/flower-presses\/colour_orange.oembed","provider":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}