Protect from direct sunlight. Laver can be pressed in a plant press and mounted on cards or as a collage, mixed with other seaweeds or plants and flowers. The translucent, dried plants make an attractive specimen. Protect from direct sunlight. Colour varies depending on the species and the amount of exposure to sun but most are a reddish hue.
Harvesting is best during mid-summer.
The blades are flattened and forked repeatedly ranging from a dark purplish red to brown, green, yellow or white, depending on the exposure to sunlight. With some arranging and trimming, Irish moss can be pressed in a plant press and mounted on cards or as a collage , mixed with other seaweeds or plants and flowers. The dried plants make an attractive specimen. Protect from direct sunlight. Pan-fried crispy chips, dry roasted flakes or pickled in vinegar are other possibilities.