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To strengthen your drying flowers and to keep them from shattering, you should mist them with water. However, do not mist succulents or orchids as the water will leave brown spots on the petals.
Once your flowers have completely dried, you can spray them with an aerosol floral sealer. This will prevent the flowers from become brittle. Floral sealer will also help flowers maintain their colors and shapes.