9. Pressed Botanical Herbarium Glass Sconce
Concept & Aesthetic Appeal
A celebration of nature and vintage botany. This glowing double-pane glass frame sandwich preserves real pressed flowers and leaves, casting an enchanting botanical silhouette when illuminated from behind.
Materials Needed
- Two identical glass floating picture frames (size 5×7 or 8×10)
- Real pressed dried flowers, ferns, or leaves
- Battery-operated LED strip lights or flat puck light
- Double-sided mounting tape or small wall brackets
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Open your glass floating frames and carefully arrange your dried pressed botanicals artfully between the two glass panes. Seal the frame shut.
- Affix a low-profile battery-operated LED strip light or flat puck light to the back of the rear glass frame border so it faces inward and backward against the wall.
- Mount the floating frame securely to the wall using sturdy picture hangers or specialized wall brackets that leave a small gap behind the frame for the light washout.
- Turn on the light to watch the delicate veins of the leaves and petals glow with organic radiance.
Styling Tips & Variations
- Variation: Use black metal-rimmed frames for a crisp modern herbarium aesthetic.
- Styling: Gorgeous in botanical-themed bathrooms, sunrooms, or above a cozy writing desk.