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Materials
- Dried flowers (small blooms like pansies or violets work beautifully)
- Bioplastic (you can use cornstarch-based bioplastic)
- A clean work surface
- Cookie cutters (shapes that appeal to you)
- A small saucepan and stove
- Wax paper
- A spatula or spoon
- A rolling pin
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your bioplastic. In a saucepan, mix the appropriate amount of cornstarch with water based on your chosen recipe. Heat gently while stirring until it thickens.
- Once your bioplastic is ready, take it off the heat and let it cool slightly. The texture should be warm and pliable, inviting you to work with it.
- On a clean work surface, lay out a sheet of wax paper. Roll out the bioplastic with a rolling pin until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Using cookie cutters, cut out heart shapes from the rolled bioplastic. Set them gently on a new piece of wax paper.
- Now, take your dried flowers and arrange them on top of the heart shapes. Feel free to press them gently into the bioplastic so they stay in place.
- Once satisfied with your arrangement, cover the flowers with a thin layer of bioplastic using a spatula to ensure they are well encased.
- For the finishing touch, place another sheet of wax paper on top of everything and use your rolling pin to flatten gently. This will help seal the flowers within the hearts.
- Allow the hearts to rest and dry completely. This may take a few hours depending on your environment.
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