If you want to impress someone from your loved ones with an original gift, present a black rose. In fact, pure black roses do not exist in nature. To remove them, staining technology is used. This process is quite easy, but it will take from fifteen hours to a day.
Instructions
Step 1
It is better to use a red rose, since its coloring will go much better, and the black color will turn out to be more saturated. When using a white rose, you may not get the desired result, and the color of the rose will not be bright enough.
Step 2
Take a rose whose bud is just beginning to open. Otherwise, after you give it, it will not stand for long and will quickly fade.
Step 3
Carefully cut off all the leaves from the stem. Although you can keep them, keep in mind that they will also change their color and turn black.
Step 4
Take a vase and pour warm water into it. Add special flower paint. You can buy this paint in a specialized flower shop or search the Internet. Simple gouache is also suitable for staining, but you will have to add quite a lot of it. You can also use a marker refill or ink. But flowers wither much faster after painting with such means.
Step 5
Cut off one centimeter of the stem, and also make a slanting cut diagonally. This will promote better penetration of the dye solution, fast and high-quality dyeing.
Step 6
Place the rose in a vase of solution. Keep at room temperature for at least fifteen hours. If necessary, you can hold it for longer. You can color several roses at the same time to make a whole bouquet. Wrap the rose in a transparent wrapping bag, carefully wrapping the cut stem so it doesn't get dirty.
Step 7
According to the Japanese art of ikebana, black roses are an expression of admiration for the strength of the spirit, as well as the vitality of a person. But on the other hand, it is a symbol of grief, grief and sadness. Therefore, you should think about how to present a black rose so that you are understood correctly, as well as your efforts, originality and originality are appreciated.
