Article: You don't have to take the nuts all the way off, just loosen them enough that you can slide the flower into the press. Make sure the flowers are not hanging off of the side of the press. Trim the stem or choose another flower if the one you chose doesn't fit on the press. Arrange the flowers on the paper so they are not touching each other, or else they'll be stuck together when they're dry. There's no need to force the nuts tighter than you can comfortably tighten them, but it should feel like it's secured. You may want to check the press every few days to tighten it more as the flower dries. You want to allow the moisture in the plants to completely dry in order to preserve them. If you find more flowers that you want to press while you're drying the first batch, add the new flowers to a different layer of cardboard and paper, and take care not to disturb the first set. Pressed flowers are very fragile, so you'll want to keep them in a safe place once they're finished drying. Store them in a box until you need them. Use pressed petals to decorate homemade cards, as a pretty touch in a handmade candle, or as decorative touches in a shadow box.
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Unscrew the nuts to make room on your flower press. Place the flowers or leaves between the paper in your flower press. Do not overlap the flowers. Tighten the nuts to close the press. Leave the press undisturbed for at least 3 weeks. Add more layers of cardboard and paper if you decide to add more flowers. Store the flowers in a box or display them in a frame after they're pressed.