[header] How to create blue roses [title] Gather the necessary materials. [step] To dye the petals through absorption, you will need powdered blue florist's dye, water, freshly cut white, scissors, dethorning tool (optional), a glass vase, and flower preservative (optional). Ideally, the roses will not have been soaked in or treated with water.
[header] How to create blue roses [title] Gather the necessary materials. [step] To dye the petals through absorption, you will need powdered blue florist's dye, water, freshly cut white, scissors, dethorning tool (optional), a glass vase, and flower preservative (optional). Ideally, the roses will not have been soaked in or treated with water.
[title] Match the rose to a color scheme. [step] If you want to dye all of your roses orange, be sure to match it to a color scheme. Filtered or distilled water will work, but stagnant water is preferable. Use distilled water to prevent the dye from soaking into the plant. Dry, freshly cut roses maximize the uptake of the floral dye. [substeps] Standard food coloring will also work, but you will get better results with a professional florist's dye. [title] Find a container large enough to collect the flowers. [step] Saltiness, trace amounts and heavy particles can damage the colors so it is best to use a container with air holes that aren't quite big enough.