Hmm, I don't know. I've always used waxed paper to make templates for applique. There seems to be a waxy side and a non-waxy side, but I could be wrong.

I've used white butcher paper with a lot of success. There's an obvious waxy side. I've ironed on the paper side without a problem. The iron can't be too hot, because it won't stick. I like it better than waxed paper. I think waxed paper has such a thin layer of wax, if you're using a heated iron it can melt quickly.

Do you want to press a dried flower flat? How about putting it in between a book or two padded potholders and putting something heavy on top?

I've never ironed a dried flower, only fresh.

you can iron fresh flowers?

My iron is probably too hot. and I didn't even know you could use parchment paper- I bought a box of wax paper just for this project.

the flowers are flat already- my neglected Russian-English dictionaries are mostly used for flower pressing these days.

so. Cool iron. Try parchment paper. Does it still turn out clear so you can see the flowers?

Small, I think I misunderstood your question. I'm sorry. I didn't know you wanted them to be encased in the paper. White butcher paper as I mentioned above may not work. Parchment may, but is there wax on parchment? I would use Contact paper.

Lori, I'll try that. I was just confused because I remember the wax paper thing so clearly from when I was little.

Of course, I also remember flying.

It may not hurt to try the waxed paper again on a lower setting. You may get it to work. When the iron is too hot, the waxed paper will start peeling and not stick. Good luck. I love pressed flowers.

2 web sites w/ instructions

You can also lay flowers on a piece of butcher paper, then cover w/ 1 sheet of tissue paper. Make a 1:1 mix of water and white(elmers) glue. Gently paint it on the tissue, over the flowers, getting it all wet. Allow to dry, and it has a nice translucency.

theora, that sounds fun and messy. I'll try it once I get some glue. I think this means I need to press more flowers.

Thank you, everyone!

I seem to remember learning how to do this as a kindergartener. I want pictures!

cool iron and correct side down worked for the flowers (using wax paper)- thank you! But I will still try the glue version- sounds like the colors will be a lot more vivid. I'll post pictures when I have one that I have mangled 4 times already :) and since I just got a new camera, any excuse will do!