Preparing the flowers
Pick or purchase the flowers intended for display. When choosing the flowers, only choose those in good condition and without blemishes or deterioration. Glycerin preserves but does not fix the appearance of flowers.
Cut the flower stems diagonally across their bottoms. This increases the surface area to allow the water uptake to be plentiful.
Remove the bottom leaves from the stems. If left on, these will turn murky in the water and begin to rot, which will hasten the deterioration process (and it smells bad). They're not needed, so remove them.
Peel the skin from the base of the stem. Peel off around 6 centimeter (2.4 in) of the stem. This helps the glycerin to access each flower stem with ease, and ensures better take-up of the solution.
Adding the glycerin
Add 1 part glycerin to 2 parts water in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
Pour the solution into the container (vase, bowl, etc.) in which the flowers will stand.
Arrange the prepared flowers in the solution. Ensure that the flowers have air circulation between them; in other words, don't push them in too tightly.
Enjoy longer-lasting flowers. In some cases, the flowers will dry out and still look good, thanks to the glycerin; you can keep these dried flowers for dried floral arrangements if you like.
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