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Different Mediums of Drying FlowersSilica gelSilica gel has many industrial uses, among which are the packaging of baby powders and certain foods such as potato chips and cereals. It is also being prepared especially for drying flowers and is sold under brand names at garden shops, hardware, chain and drug stores, and by mail order. Mixing your own silica gel compound is
not very practical. It is more expensive than the ready mixed
preparations and also the materials are not always available in small
quantities. Meal and BoraxCombine ten parts of white cornmeal with three parts borax and mix thoroughly. Perlite Aggregate (crushed volcanic rock)This is used in mixing plaster and can be obtained at building supply houses. It is fast acting and very inexpensive. Sand and BoraxIf white corn meal is not available in your vicinity, sand may be used in its place, washed and sifted if necessary. We prefer meal and borax when sand is lightened with borax in proportions according to weight of the sand you will find it efficient.
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If for some reason, however, you do prefer to make your own mix, here is the
formula that we advise;
Mix thoroughly 0.15 kilograms. of 6-16 mesh silica gel (Tel-Tale) with
2.27 kilograms.
of 28-200 mesh.
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