Create Magic with Dried Flowers

Fresh flowers & plants are one of the best gifts that nature has given to mankind. From soothing fragrance to vivid colors, flowers touch our mind and senses on a deeper level. Flowers are dried so that their cheerful & aesthetic appeal is preserved. Dehydrated flowers are used for various purposes, from home decoration to gifts. One can create magic with these preserved bounties of nature. 

Here are a few ways you can use dried flowers:

Home decoration
If you love to create DIY home decorations or if you want to beautify your house for any special occasion, preserved flowers can serve as your helping hand. Decorating your home with dried blooms is easy and the effects achieved are breathtakingly beautiful. You can create a dried flower backdrop by arranging dried flowers on the wall. This not only attracts attention but also adds a spring-like feel to your house. For those who want to plan a warm and romantic Valentine’s Day celebration at home, walls decorated with dry flowers combined with proper lighting, can be the perfect background for the Valentine’s Day selfie. You and your special one will remember the fragrant valentine date for years to come.

One way could be to arrange dried flowers inside the clear or colored glass bottles or jars; and then place them in your room or other places in your house as decoration. These are alluring and give a fairy-tale look to your house. You can also get creative and add fairy lights inside that jar or bottle as well. You can place lace or gossamer fabric with dried flowers in order to make the decorative jars more feminine.

Potpourri made with dried flowers and dried plant parts can be used both as decoration and provide natural fragrance. Flowers that are dried can be used along with other dried plant parts to create exotic bunches or bouquets. Wreaths made of dry flowers and other plant parts are elegant door decorations.

Beauty
If you love to unwind in the bathtub, sprinkle some dry flower petals in the bath water and soak yourself in the aroma. Add dried petals in the water that is being used for manicure and pedicure. You can also make homemade spa soaps using dried flowers. Your homemade soap will not only be visually pleasing but would also be filled with natural fragrance. Dried flowers gently exfoliate the skin. Dry flower petals are also added as ingredients of natural homemade face, body and hair mask. It is a good way to get benefits for nature’s goodness to your beauty care routine.

Gifts
If you love to surprise friends and family with personalized gifts, then you should incorporate dried flowers to accentuate the charm of your gifts. You can use them for gift wrapping ideas or to make expressive cards. You will surely create a long-lasting impression in the minds of your loved ones.

Apart from the above mentioned points, dried flowers can be used to make candles. They are also used to make crowns, hair bands, bracelets and other jewelry to achieve fairy tale and feminine look. Sachets and potpourris made with preserved flowers are natural insect repellents and air fresheners. They are good for closets and drawers. You can use dried flowers to add a pleasant and appealing touch to your life and of those around you. Shop Now at Intercon Impex Pvt Ltd. 

How to use Dried Flowers to create lively work of art !!

Flowers ignite our creativity like no other object in this world. From poets to common men, flowers are praised by everyone. Fresh flowers have been used for decoration since ancient times as they up lift the mood at any time. But flowers bloom for a limited time; hobbyists and artists prefer to dry out the flowers so that they can be used for a longer period of time.

So how are flowers dried?

There are many ways to dry the flowers so they are well preserved. Mostly people put flowers inside a heavy book and leave it undisturbed for few days. This is known as the ‘press’ method. If you choose to dry the flowers using the press method, then you should make sure that you line the page with parchment or wax paper. This protects the pages of the book from getting destroyed from the moisture that come off the flowers. Flowers can also be left in the vase till they dry.

Potpourri Mixes

Another method is to hang them upside down in a well-ventilated place away from sunlight. Flowers can be dried in microwave or using silica gel. No matter which method you choose, you have to wait for the results except for microwave method. But microwave method is fussy as you have to use cat litter to cover the flowers. Ordering dried flowers in bulk quantity is an easy way to get dried flowers for professional or other creative requirements. Companies that supply dried flowers use the right method to preserve the flowers. They use machine drying and various processes on the fresh flowers and botanicals to give them a dried and everlasting finish.

Uses of dried flowers

Dried flowers have many uses. Dried flowers are used in cooking. They add distinctive flavour to teas. Preserved beauty of nature, dried flowers are used to make potpourris that can be used as decoration or as natural air fresheners. Dried flower sachets are full of fragrance, and placing them in drawers and closets act as insect repellent. They are used as natural dyes.

Dried flower can have many creative uses. From decorating a room for celebration to create beautiful creative works of art, dried flowers add beauty to whatever they touch. In the creation of candles, papers, scrapbook and many more, hobbyists prefer to use dried flowers to create unique pieces.

3 ways to use striking beauty of dried flowers to personalize items:

If you want to gift something special to your loved one or create beautiful items for personal use, all you need is a bunch of dried flowers. 

Potpourri Gift Packs

Magical jewelry: Beautiful pendant and bracelets can be made using dried flowers. Dried flowers can be woven into headbands, crowns and bracelets. They look beautiful and go well with a dress to achieve a feminine or bohemian look. It can be a good idea for your theme outdoor party or brunch. They are easy to make. One idea could be to use small hollow glass globes or tiny DIY jars and bottles to make pendants and charms. Just fill these tiny transparent containers with beautiful dried flowers and plant parts. Adding some glitter can add a fairy touch to your charm or pendant. Seal it and it could be used as a pendant or bracelet charm. They look magical.

Nail art: Dried flowers can be used to create attractive nail art which not only enhances your beauty but which is also unique. You will get many compliments for your nail art. There are many ways to use dried flowers to decorate your nail. One simple way could be to use white nail paint as base. Now arrange the dried flowers in desired pattern with tweezers. Seal it with clear coat and let it dry. Once it is dry you can flaunt it in front of your friends. Make sure you use good quality dried flowers or else you won’t get the good effect.

Cards, letters and scrapbook: Dried flowers are used to make decorative handmade paper. Beautiful handmade paper with dried flowers petals appearing unevenly on its surface, are best medium to express your feelings. Dried flowers are used to decorate scrapbook. Scrapbook decorated with dried flowers both looks and smells beautiful. If you want to add a unique touch to your scrapbook use the magic of dried flowers. One of the most personalized gifts is cards. If you are making a card for your loved ones then decorate them with dried flowers.

For bulk queries on dried flowers you can order at sales@interconimpex.com or visit the website www.interconimpex.com

To New Beginnings

“And suddenly you know its time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings !!”

With this thought I start with my first blog. It has been a while since I have been thinking to communicate ideas through a blog but it needed the right push. The blog is called potpourri as it is a mixed bag of some random thoughts that come to my mind. Since this is a new beginning , my very first blog is about my work currently and some of the new things we have started at work this year. It has been a year of new beginnings for us at Intercon Impex and within 3 months of the year Intercon Impex has gone a complete makeover. We constantly believe in reinventing ourselves which gives us the push to bring something new to our customers, partners etc. 

At the outset, I would like to say that we, at the INTERCON family, always strive to spread happiness among people, their families, friends, loved ones and we make absolutely no exception about it.

Our offerings reflect our philosophy of recreating nature’s bounty into decorative yet functional products. They not only add aesthetic value to your interiors but also show appreciation for the nature. All our products and services are inspired by nature.

It’s the beginning of the new financial year and the harvesting season in India. We have also begun our journey of a transformation of the company. Intercon now proudly offers over 4000 products ranging from dried decorations to home accent products like candles , lanterns , decorative vases etc. making us a one stop shop for all your decor and interior requirements.

We have revamped the Intercon website with new colors ,features and products. Our website will be live later this month. One of the exciting new features of the new site is the sale stock section where you can get an update on our export surplus stocks that we offer at throwaway prices. We aim to constantly improve our website to make it easier for you to browse through all products and details of the company. I would love to have your feedback on our new website and suggestions for improvements. Please write to me at anant@interconimpex.com.

Another area where Intercon is moving ahead is the fact that now we offer shipments from PAN India using our warehouse from 4 major ports of Kolkata, Chennai, Tuticorin & Moradabad offering our customers the shortest lead time and the most competitive prices. With our strategic alliances with logistics partners we offer the complete solution to our customers with end to end to supply at the most competitive prices.

Last but not the least, an important strive we are making this year is the relaunch of our in-house brand Floralis. With an aim to provide an e-commerce portal for all your home decor and gifting needs. We will be delivering flowers,gifts and much more worldwide. Watch out for the space for the latest updates on this exciting website.

Here’s wishing you a fun filled experience to you and do keep visiting us for exciting offers and clearance sales.

Warm Regards,

Anant Jhunjhunwala