These layers were then all placed between two wooden boards - you can see that the top board had a pretty picture painted on it (in the photo at the top). At the corners of the boards there were screws with nuts on the end. The screws went through all the layers and the boards and then were screwed down as tightly as possible. Scary had to help Crackers at this stage!!
Now the press needs to be left for several weeks to allow the flowers to dry out thoroughly. The screws will need to be tightened every few days as the flowers dry.
The bears will be letting you know how they get on in a few weeks' time!! They're all looking forward to the results and planning what they are going to do with their pressed flowers. They don't know if the flowers will lose some colour, or if they will still have a scent, but they can't wait to find out!!
