Once the bouquet is finished and slightly loosened, I trim the stems to the same length with sharp scissors. For drying, it's not necessary to tie a beautiful bouquet; it's sufficient to dry each variety in a loose bundle. Any prickly foliage is easily removed once the flowers have wilted for about an hour.
In the final step, I hang the bouquets upside down in a dry, warm, and airy environment away from direct sunlight. It's important to ensure that the drying time isn't too long—long drying periods with temperature fluctuations (warm/humid) and direct sunlight will fade the colors—and that the bouquets aren't too thick, so the interior can dry better and the bouquet, especially the stems, doesn't eventually start to mold.
I only remove the bouquet once it's completely dry. Alternatively, individual blossoms, such as cornflowers, rosebuds, or marigolds, can be strung on a thread and hung in a warm, dry place.
It takes me about two to three weeks to completely dry the flowers.
