How to Make Artificial Flowers Weatherproof
To make artificial flowers waterproof, purchase a fabric protecting spray to use on the flowers. These sprays can be purchased at fabric supply stores and craft stores. Spray two coats of this spray on your flowers after dust has been removed. Let flowers sit for 24 hours after protecting them to allow waterproofing to dry.
Items Needed:
- Duster spray
- Damp cloth
- Fabric protector spray
- Vase
- Clean all dirt and debris from the artificial flowers. Use a can of duster spray to do this. Duster spray can be found at your local hardware store. Hold the duster spray can six inches away from the flowers and release air. This best removes dust stuck to artificial flowers. If any debris remains, use a damp cloth to lightly clean the flowers.
- Purchase a fabric protecting spray to waterproof your flowers. These are found at local craft stores or fabric supply stores. Look for a spray from Scotchguard for good quality.
- Hold the artificial flowers in your left hand low on the stems. Place the fabric protector in your right hand six inches away from the flowers. Put pressure on the spray nozzle and release the protector onto the flowers. Do this for five or ten seconds to cover them completely.
- Place your flowers in a vase to let the spray soak in. This takes about one hour. After one hour spray another coat of protector on your flowers. Put your flowers back into the vase and let them sit for 24 hours. This allows for complete drying. After 24 hours artificial flowers are safe to put outside and in water.