HammerFlower Journal
Hammering Ferns: My Favourite Fronds for Botanical Prints
Ferns are some of the most beautiful botanicals to use in flower hammering, but each variety behaves a little differently. In this guide, I share my favourite ferns, which side to place against the paper, how to adjust your hammering pressure, and why fern prints often change colour as they dry. You’ll also find practical tips for harvesting responsibly, working safely, and creating delicate, nature-inspired prints with ferns from your garden, home, or local florist.
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Ferns are some of the most beautiful botanicals to use in flower hammering, but each variety behaves a little differently. In this guide, I share my favourite ferns, which side to place against the paper, how to adjust your hammering pressure, and why fern prints often change colour as they dry. You’ll also find practical tips for harvesting responsibly, working safely, and creating delicate, nature-inspired prints with ferns from your garden, home, or local florist.
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A Practical Guide for Better Prints
Flower hammering looks simple in a quick video — place a flower, tap, reveal a print. But once you try it, you quickly learn that how you hammer matters just as much as what you hammer. This practical guide covers the essentials for cleaner prints: how to match your force to delicate versus woody botanicals, how to avoid doubled marks, and how to move across big blooms, simple leaves, compound leaves, and ferns so they don’t shift mid-process.
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Flower hammering looks simple in a quick video — place a flower, tap, reveal a print. But once you try it, you quickly learn that how you hammer matters just as much as what you hammer. This practical guide covers the essentials for cleaner prints: how to match your force to delicate versus woody botanicals, how to avoid doubled marks, and how to move across big blooms, simple leaves, compound leaves, and ferns so they don’t shift mid-process.
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Hammer like a Pro
Your hammer makes a huge difference in how clean your flower hammering prints turn out. In this post, I explain why an 8–10 oz steel flat-head is my go-to, why a smaller head gives better control, and when wooden or rubber mallets make sense—plus key safety notes and a quick look at our 8 oz mini hammer with a shorter handle for extra precision.
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Your hammer makes a huge difference in how clean your flower hammering prints turn out. In this post, I explain why an 8–10 oz steel flat-head is my go-to, why a smaller head gives better control, and when wooden or rubber mallets make sense—plus key safety notes and a quick look at our 8 oz mini hammer with a shorter handle for extra precision.
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Best Paper for Hammering 🌿
When it comes to flower hammering, not all paper is created equal. The right paper needs to be thick, sturdy, and absorbent enough to hold the pigments. In this post I share my go-to choices — from watercolor paper to cardstock — plus a fun experiment with handmade paper that turned out even better than expected.
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When it comes to flower hammering, not all paper is created equal. The right paper needs to be thick, sturdy, and absorbent enough to hold the pigments. In this post I share my go-to choices — from watercolor paper to cardstock — plus a fun experiment with handmade paper that turned out even better than expected.
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Free Supply List
Free Supply List for First-Time Flower Hammerers! 🌸Everything you need to make your first botanical card — from the best beginner-friendly flowers and leaves to the must-have tools and quick tips for vibrant prints. Perfect for eco-friendly crafting at home! Grab it now and start your first HammerFlower creation.
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Free Supply List for First-Time Flower Hammerers! 🌸Everything you need to make your first botanical card — from the best beginner-friendly flowers and leaves to the must-have tools and quick tips for vibrant prints. Perfect for eco-friendly crafting at home! Grab it now and start your first HammerFlower creation.
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