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Old Fashioned Waxed Roses

Old Fashioned Waxed Roses-A Preserving Nature Old Fashioned Waxed Roses Waxed blooms “have a notable place in the pantheon of flowers because they endure, retaining the essence of a fresh flower yet having a unique identity. —Georgeanne Brennan With a look of quaint gentility, a lovely cut glass bowl charmingly displays a collection of carefully preserved heirloom roses, gingerly nestled among emerald green fern fronds, velvety lambs ear, eucalyptus berries and trailing sprigs of variegated ivy. During the 19th century, ladies were taught that the “contemplation of the beautiful was always interesting and instructive,” and that a love for home and a pride in things made beautiful were the hallmarks of a fine and elegant lady. So regarded was this love for “beautiful things,” flowers and various garden sundries were often dipped into wax and then fashioned into everlasting arrangements and compositions to decorate the home for holidays and other joyous occasions. Later, when the arrangements were dismantled, the waxed blossoms were tucked in little nooks and crannies among treasured mementos or placed upon shelves between china teacups and other fine and delicate ware. To preserve roses and other favored botanicals, three blocks of paraffin wax (found at the locale mercantile) were placed in a large coffee can or other suitable container. The can was then placed in a kettle of water and simmered gently on low heat until all of the wax had melted. Holding the blossoms by their stems, perfectly unblemished flowers, (which had been thoroughly chilled) were carefully dipped into the hot melted wax and gently turned to coat on all sides. Using a small toothpick or broom straw, any petals, which may have adhered to one another, were gently separated, and wax was carefully poured between them, to fully coat the flower. A length of string or kitchen twine was tied to the stems, and the flowers were carefully hung to dry over a sheet of waxed paper. After the wax began to harden, the stems were carefully dipped into the paraffin wax and allowed to dry. After several hours, when the wax had thoroughly hardened, any drips or excessive wax was cut away using a sharp paring knife and the flowers arranged into lovely compositions and pleasing arrangements. She walks among the loveliness she made, between the apple-blossoms and the water–She walks among the patterned pied brocade, each flower her son, and every tree her daughter. –Vita Sackville-West 124
Old Fashioned Waxed Roses-A Preserving Nature Old Fashioned Waxed Roses Waxed blooms “have a notable place in the pantheon of flowers because they endure, retaining the essence of a fresh flower yet having a unique identity. —Georgeanne Brennan With a look of quaint gentility, a lovely cut glass bowl charmingly displays a collection of carefully preserved heirloom roses, gingerly nestled among emerald green fern fronds, velvety lambs ear, eucalyptus berries and trailing sprigs of variegated ivy. During the 19th century, ladies were taught that the “contemplation of the beautiful was always interesting and instructive,” and that a love for home and a pride in things made beautiful were the hallmarks of a fine and elegant lady. So regarded was this love for “beautiful things,” flowers and various garden sundries were often dipped into wax and then fashioned into everlasting arrangements and compositions to decorate the home for holidays and other joyous occasions. Later, when the arrangements were dismantled, the waxed blossoms were tucked in little nooks and crannies among treasured mementos or placed upon shelves between china teacups and other fine and delicate ware. To preserve roses and other favored botanicals, three blocks of paraffin wax (found at the locale mercantile) were placed in a large coffee can or other suitable container. The can was then placed in a kettle of water and simmered gently on low heat until all of the wax had melted. Holding the blossoms by their stems, perfectly unblemished flowers, (which had been thoroughly chilled) were carefully dipped into the hot melted wax and gently turned to coat on all sides. Using a small toothpick or broom straw, any petals, which may have adhered to one another, were gently separated, and wax was carefully poured between them, to fully coat the flower. A length of string or kitchen twine was tied to the stems, and the flowers were carefully hung to dry over a sheet of waxed paper. After the wax began to harden, the stems were carefully dipped into the paraffin wax and allowed to dry. After several hours, when the wax had thoroughly hardened, any drips or excessive wax was cut away using a sharp paring knife and the flowers arranged into lovely compositions and pleasing arrangements. She walks among the loveliness she made, between the apple-blossoms and the water–She walks among the patterned pied brocade, each flower her son, and every tree her daughter. –Vita Sackville-West 124
Old Fashioned Waxed Roses

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