Jocelyn's final batch from Oamaru • In 4 active carts right now • Only 63 left
Jocelyn's Pocket Flower Press
Jocelyn's Pocket Flower Press
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Jocelyn's Pocket Flower Press
Engraved by hand in Oamaru · Final batch
Press the flower the minute you pick it.
A gold-plated flower press the size of a matchbox that lives on your keyring – engraved and painted by hand by Jocelyn Harrop (76) in her little workshop in Oamaru, North Otago.
Final batch · only 63 left“I made the first one so a little girl would stop coming home in tears.” – Jocelyn
58
years at the engraving bench
3,041
presses made by hand
18
springs at the Victorian Fête
By the time you get a flower home, it’s already half gone. This press goes with you, so the flower goes flat while it’s still fresh – and keeps its colour.
In the little boxWhat arrives at your door
- Jocelyn’s pocket flower press in the design you choose: two hand-engraved, gold-plated plates, joined by four screws and four nuts, 5 × 3.5 cm
- A stack of scalloped blotting papers, cut so the edges don’t stick together
- The little spanner for tightening the four corners
- The twisted hanging loop and keyring rings, so it goes on your keys, handbag or backpack zip
The differenceWhy Jocelyn’s press works where the phone book doesn’t
Press it where you pick it
On your keyring, it’s with you on the walk, at the wedding, in the park. The flower goes in before it wilts.
Even pressure on all four corners
Four screws and a spanner, the way an engraver clamps a plate. No curling edges, no creases.
Paper that drinks
Blotting paper pulls the water out of the petal straight away, instead of leaving it damp between printed pages for weeks.
Colour that stays
No cooking in the microwave, no ironing. Violets come out purple and forget-me-nots come out blue.
Engraved by hand
Every design is cut into the gold-plated plate line by line under Jocelyn’s magnifier lamp, then painted in by hand.
Simple enough for a five-year-old
It was made for one. Lay the flower in, tighten, wait a few days, open. No mess and no stained books.
About a minuteHow to press your first flower
Pick it and press it straight away, before it has time to wilt.
Undo the four nuts, lift the top plate and lay the flower flat between two blotting papers.
Tighten the corners with the little spanner, one after the other, so the pressure is even.
Wait a few days, then open the press and lift the flower out with tweezers – flat, dry and still in its colour.
Side by sideThe phone book vs. Jocelyn’s press
| Phone book | Jocelyn’s press | |
|---|---|---|
| When the flower goes in | Hours later, often already wilted | Right where you pick it |
| Paper | Printed pages that stay damp | Blotting paper that pulls the water out |
| Colour | Often turns brown | Keeps its colour |
| Time | Weeks | A few days |
| Afterwards | Stained pages, forgotten which book | Open it, lift it out, done |
Choose your designFour flowers from Jocelyn’s garden
Dandelion
The very first design, made for her granddaughter Saskia in 2008. “Every grandchild brings you a dandelion first.”
Cherry Blossom
For the flowering cherry her husband Graeme planted in the front garden the year they were married.
Sunflower
For the row of sunflowers Graeme grows along the back fence every summer, taller than the washing line.
Clover & Forget-Me-Not
For the back lawn, where Saskia spent whole afternoons hunting for four-leaf clovers.
The makerMade by hand in Oamaru
Jocelyn Harrop started engraving at 18 in her father’s shop on Thames Street and has been at the bench ever since: trophies, honours boards, the inside of wedding rings. In 2008 she built the first pocket flower press for her granddaughter, who came home from every Sunday walk with a fistful of crushed flowers. Since then she has sold 3,041 of them, only ever at her stall at the Victorian Fête in Oamaru. Her eyes can’t follow the finest lines any more and the house is sold, so these 63 are the last.
Jocelyn Harrop, Oamaru
Gift ideasPerfect for
Her promiseJocelyn’s standard
- Every design engraved and painted by Jocelyn herself
- Every press tightened on all four corners and checked that both plates sit flat
- Wrapped by hand by Saskia and dispatched within 1–2 working days
- Free shipping across New Zealand
- 90-day money-back guarantee
Asked at the stallQuestions people ask Jocelyn
How long does a flower take?
A few days. Thin petals are ready sooner, thicker ones take a little longer. Just leave the press closed until you’re ready to open it.
Can I use the blotting papers again?
Yes. Let them dry out between flowers. When they’re worn, any blotting paper cut to the same size will do.
Can a child use it?
It was made for one. Grown-ups usually do the last turn with the spanner, the rest little hands can do themselves.
Can I order more than one?
Of course. Lots of people take two or three in different designs, one to keep and the rest as presents.
No risk90-day money-back guarantee
Take the press on your walks and try it on your own flowers. If it doesn’t win you over within 90 days, send it back and you’ll get your money back. No questions asked.
Looking after itCare
Keep the press dry and wipe the plates with a soft, dry cloth. Tighten the nuts firmly but don’t force them, so the plates and screws stay true for years.
The detailsProduct details
| Size | 5 × 3.5 cm (press), spanner 7.5 cm |
| Plates | Gold-plated, hand-engraved and painted by hand |
| Fittings | 4 screws, 4 nuts, twisted hanging loop, keyring rings |
| Included | Press, scalloped blotting papers, spanner |
| Designs | Dandelion, Cherry Blossom, Sunflower, Clover & Forget-Me-Not |
| Made by | Jocelyn Harrop, Oamaru, North Otago |
| Shipping | Free across New Zealand, dispatched within 1–2 working days |
| Guarantee | 90-day money-back guarantee |
The Final Collection
The Final Collection
A message from Jocelyn:
For 18 springs I engraved these little presses at my bench in the workshop, and you could only get one at my stall at the Victorian Fête here in Oamaru. My eyes can’t follow the finest lines any more and the house is sold. These 63 presses from my final batch are the last I will ever make. Every plate was engraved and painted by hand, and every press was tightened and checked on all four corners.
My granddaughter Saskia packs and posts them for me. They’re on sale until 31 January or until the last one has gone.
When they’re gone, they’re gone.
Free Shipping
Free Shipping
Free shipping across New Zealand
- Dispatched within 1–2 working days
- Insured: every parcel is fully insured, with tracking
- Packed by hand by Saskia in a small sturdy box
- Comes with the press, a stack of scalloped blotting papers, the little spanner and the keyring fittings
- Care: keep the press dry and wipe the plates with a soft dry cloth
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Saskia personally replies to every single email – as fast as she possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to say hello to Jocelyn, we’re here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (AEDT)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (AEDT)
Email: info@countycraftco.com
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Of course. We stand behind everything in our shop 100%. If the flower press doesn’t win you over, just send us an email within 90 days and we’ll make it right – no hassle, no headaches.