Craft Tips > FloralSeptember 16, 2009

How to Preserve Cattails

Does anyone know how to preserve cattails so they last longer? Thank you.

By pinkrose345 from Otis, OR

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09/24/2009

Pick them before they reach the bursting stage. Then put them to one side until they dry and then spray with a hair lacquer or clear shellac.

I also use the hairspray on the plumy grasses to keep them from blowing away. They hold up fairly well, except you cannot dust them.

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09/17/2009

Hang them upside down for 1-3 weeks to dry.Then use a lacquer hairspray. Enjoy

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You mention preserving or drying wild plants. I am interested in how to preserve cattails to keep them from "bursting". I believe years ago I was told that spraying them with hairspray would keep them intact. Do you know it that is true or have any other suggestions?

JoAnn from SD

RE: How to Preserve Cattails

I have been cutting cattails in the fall and have preserved them by using hair spray which must be done right away and have never had them open. I have had them in my home for years. (02/02/2005)

By Mary

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