How do you open a press rose?

To "open" a rose for pressing, you actually disassemble it, petal by petal, to ensure a good press. Here's how:

Steps to Prepare a Rose for Pressing:

1. Remove Innermost Petals: Begin by carefully removing the innermost petals of the rose.

2. Preserve Reproductive Parts: Unlike some pressing methods, leave the reproductive parts (pistil and stamens) of the flower intact. You will press these as well.

3. Disassemble Petal by Petal: Carefully remove each petal individually. This allows you to arrange them for optimal pressing and prevent them from clumping and creating unevenness in the final pressed flower.

By pressing the rose petal by petal, you ensure a flat, well-preserved result.