Slowly sift the silica gel around the flower until it is covered. Place the container in the oven. Place 1 cup of water in the rear left corner of the Radarange. Heat on full power. Check the chart for time.
Large flowers take longer heating times.
After heating, the flower must stand in the silica gel until the silica gel is cool. This takes much longer than the instructions given in the cookbook. Not letting the flower stand long enough may be the reason many people experience failures. If the flower is removed too soon it will be warm and limp, and will not be able to hold its form. You will soon discover the best times for your favorite flowers, and you won't have to rediscover this next summer.