Instead of pressing or hanging, we use silica gel to preserve the shape and color of the flowers. Silica gel is a porous material that absorbs and holds moisture. Unlike the little packet of beads you might find in the bottom of a shoe box or in some food packaging, our silica gel looks and feels like sand. Once each bloom is prepped, silica gel is carefully poured around and over each bloom, completely encapsulating it. Depending on the size and moisture content of the flower, it will remain in the silica gel for or 2-3 weeks until it is completely dry.