Poppy Botanical Specimen Flower Press — Laser Engraved Wood | Papaver Rhoeas | Handmade in Washington
Poppy Botanical Specimen Flower Press — Laser Engraved Wood | Papaver Rhoeas | Handmade in Washington
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This isn't your typical flower press. This one earns a spot on your wall between uses — because it's also a piece of art.
Laser-engraved on sustainably sourced solid wood, the Poppy Botanical Specimen Flower Press features a full Papaver rhoeas (Common Poppy) illustration in the style of a 19th-century naturalist's field guide: anatomical diagrams, root system, Latin nomenclature, and a formal specimen label with family, habitat, and bloom time data. Equal parts functional tool and decorative object.
What's Included:
- Laser-engraved wooden flower press with full Papaver rhoeas botanical illustration
- Brass gold corner hardwareBlotting paper layers included — ready to press on arrival
- Handcrafted to order in Puyallup, Washington
Details
- Material: Sustainably sourced Maple MDF core wood
- Design: Papaver rhoeas (Common Poppy) — botanical specimen illustration style
- Hardware: Brass gold bolts
- Production: Made to order — please allow 3-5 business days.
Perfect For:
Botanists, nature journalers, pressed flower artists, and anyone who loves the aesthetic of vintage scientific illustration. Makes a genuinely thoughtful gift for gardeners, herbalists, and wildflower obsessives.
Shipping:
- Ships from Puyallup, WA
- Eco-friendly packaging: compostable mailers, algae ink paper tape
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Material & Care
Material & Care
Handcrafted from sustainably sourced wood with durable metal hardware for secure, even pressing.
Care Instructions:
- Store in a dry location between uses
- Tighten screws occasionally as needed
- Replace cardboard and blotting paper for best results
- Wipe wood surfaces with damp cloth; avoid soaking
How to Use
How to Use
Pressing flowers is simple and rewarding:
- Layer flowers between sheets of absorbent paper (newspaper or blotting paper)
- Place between press boards
- Tighten screws evenly on all corners
- Leave pressed for 2-4 weeks depending on flower thickness
- Use pressed flowers for crafts, art, or keepsakes
Dimensions & Capacity
Dimensions & Capacity
Press Size: 3"x 3"
Capacity:
- Accommodates multiple flowers when properly layered
- Ideal for small to medium-sized blooms and foliage
- Perfect for wildflowers, roses, daisies, and leaves
