RECIPE #41 PRESERVING FLOWERS WITH BORAX Categories: Borax, Crafts, Flowers 20 Mule Team Borax also tells how to preserve fresh cut flowers "Permanently". 2 parts borax to 1 part dry white sand, or 1 part borax to 2 parts corn meal. Put some mixture in container, lay in flowers that are free of surface moisture, cover with more of mixture. seal box, let set for 7 to 10 days (experiment) Mixture may be reused. -----