Dried Flower Shrinkage Calculator
Estimate dried flower dimensions, color retention, and drying time by species and drying method.
Inputs
Water content varies hugely - hydrangeas shrink far more than strawflowers
Silica gel preserves size and color best; air-hanging shrinks most
Stem length at cutting
Bloom width at its fullest, fresh
Stems in the batch - drives the yield read
Results
Dried Stem Length
10.6 in
Dried Bloom Diameter
2.3 in
Length Shrinkage
12%
Diameter Shrinkage
25%
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Artysan by Irora Labs
July 16, 2026
Inputs
| Flower Type | rose |
| Drying Method | air_hang |
| Fresh Stem Length | 12 in |
| Fresh Bloom Diameter | 3 in |
| Number of Stems | 12 |
Results
| Dried Stem Length | 10.6 in |
| Dried Bloom Diameter | 2.3 in |
| Length Shrinkage | 12% |
| Diameter Shrinkage | 25% |
Created with Artysan. artisan.iroralabs.com/craft-calculators/dried-flower-shrinkage
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Estimates shrinkage percentage from species and drying method. Silica gel minimizes shrinkage (10-15%), air hanging causes most (20-35%).
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