I didn’t mean to become a floral taxidermist, but now I hoard silica and whisper to roses like they’re cursed artifacts. Drying flowers in silica is weird, magical, and wildly satisfying. Just bury the bloom, wait a few days, and boom—preserved beauty, no mold (hopefully). Not everything can be saved, but some things can. Learn how to dry flowers with silica gel for resin art, crafts, keepsakes, DIY gifts, flower pressing alternatives, and garden preservation.