Drying lilac blooms?

I would love to dry my lilac blooms. Thought they would make a great potpourri. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Drying lilac blooms?
Two methods I have used on other flowers for potpouri.


1. Hang the bloom and stem upside down in a cool dry place for at least a month. The bloom will be fragile so handle carefully until you are ready to use it.





2. A quicker method is suspend and cover the bloom and stalk (as much as you are going to use) in silica gel. It is a powerful drying agent and works fast. But the bloom must be completely immersed. Inside the bloom too. This can be found at most craft stores. Follow the instructions on the container.



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