Preserve Flowers for Resin Art & Creative Projects
Create beautiful, lasting resin art with our range of flower drying and preservation products designed to help you prepare natural flowers, leaves, petals, and botanicals for casting in epoxy resin.
Whether you're making resin jewellery, flower paperweights, coasters, serving boards, wall art, decorative pieces, or personalised gifts, properly dried and preserved flowers can help you create stunning results that capture the natural beauty of real botanicals.
Our flower drying crystals and flower preservation supplies are ideal for resin artists, crafters, florists, hobbyists, and anyone wanting to preserve flowers for creative projects.
Shop our range of flower drying products for resin art and prepare your favourite flowers for beautiful, long-lasting creations.
Flower Drying Crystals for Resin Art
When working with real flowers and epoxy resin, moisture is one of the biggest challenges. Flowers that contain moisture can affect the appearance and performance of your finished resin project.
Flower drying crystals, also known as silica gel for drying flowers, are designed to help remove moisture from flowers while helping them retain their natural shape and appearance.
Drying flowers correctly before embedding them in resin can help reduce the risk of moisture-related problems and give you a better starting point for your resin artwork.
Flower drying crystals are particularly useful when you want to preserve the shape, colour, and detail of delicate flowers before using them in epoxy resin art.
How to Dry Flowers for Resin
Drying flowers for resin art is an important preparation step. The exact drying time will depend on the type and size of the flower, but the general process is straightforward.
Step 1: Choose Your Flowers
Select fresh flowers that are in good condition. Flowers without bruising, mould, or damage generally produce better results.
Step 2: Prepare Your Drying Container
Place a layer of flower drying crystals or silica gel into an airtight container.
Step 3: Position the Flowers
Carefully place your flowers into the drying medium. Gently surround the flowers with the crystals, taking care to support delicate petals and preserve the shape of the flower.
Step 4: Cover the Flowers
Continue adding drying crystals until the flowers are completely covered. Close the container securely.
Step 5: Allow the Flowers to Dry
Leave the flowers in the drying crystals until they have sufficiently dried. Drying time varies depending on the flower type, size, thickness, and moisture content.
Step 6: Carefully Remove the Flowers
Once dry, gently remove the flowers from the crystals. Use a soft brush to remove any remaining crystals.
Step 7: Seal and Cast in Resin
Once your flowers are completely dry, they can be prepared for your project and encapsulated in epoxy resin.
Always ensure flowers are thoroughly dry before placing them into resin.
Why Dry Flowers Before Putting Them in Resin?
Using properly dried flowers is an important part of creating successful resin flower art.
Fresh flowers contain natural moisture, which can potentially cause unwanted effects when enclosed in epoxy resin. Drying the flowers first helps remove moisture and prepares them for preservation.
Properly dried flowers can be used to create:
- Resin flower paperweights
- Dried flower resin coasters
- Resin jewellery with real flowers
- Dried flower resin trays
- Flower preservation jewellery
- Resin serving boards
- Decorative resin artwork
- Resin keyrings and pendants
- Memorial flower preservation
- Wedding bouquet preservation
- Dried flower keepsakes
- Botanical resin art
- Floral resin decorations
Preserve Special Flowers in Resin
One of the most popular uses for dried flowers is flower preservation in resin.
Resin can be used to create meaningful keepsakes from flowers associated with special occasions, including weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, memorials, and other important events.
Preserve selected flowers or petals and transform them into unique handmade pieces that can be enjoyed for years to come.
From a small resin pendant containing a single flower petal to a large decorative piece featuring an entire collection of dried botanicals, dried flowers and epoxy resin offer endless creative possibilities.
Tips for Drying Flowers for Epoxy Resin
For the best possible results when preparing flowers for resin art:
- Choose flowers that are fresh and in good condition.
- Remove excess moisture before placing flowers into drying crystals.
- Make sure flowers are completely dry before casting them in resin.
- Handle delicate petals carefully during the drying process.
- Use an airtight container when drying flowers with silica gel.
- Keep dried flowers stored in a dry environment until you are ready to use them.
- Consider sealing particularly delicate or porous botanicals before resin casting.
- Test your chosen flower and resin technique with a small sample before starting a large project.
Different flowers can react differently during the drying and resin casting process, so experimentation is often part of the creative process.
What Can You Make With Dried Flowers and Resin?
The combination of dried flowers and epoxy resin is perfect for a wide range of creative projects.
Resin Jewellery
Create beautiful pendants, earrings, rings, bracelets, and other jewellery pieces featuring real dried flowers and petals.
Flower Preservation
Preserve flowers from weddings, anniversaries, memorials, or other special occasions in unique resin keepsakes.
Resin Coasters
Arrange dried flowers and botanical elements inside clear epoxy resin to create one-of-a-kind decorative coasters.
Resin Paperweights
Create stunning paperweights containing dried flowers, leaves, and other natural materials.
Resin Trays
Combine dried flowers with coloured or clear resin to create decorative serving trays and display pieces.
Botanical Artwork
Use dried flowers, leaves, grasses, and other botanicals to create unique resin artwork.
Personalised Gifts
Make meaningful handmade gifts featuring flowers that have a special significance to the recipient.
Flower Drying & Preservation Supplies in New Zealand
At Resin Wood Tables NZ, we provide products and supplies for resin artists, crafters, and creative makers throughout New Zealand.
Whether you're a professional resin artist or just starting your first project, having the right materials for preparing and preserving natural flowers can help you achieve better results.
Explore our range of flower drying and preservation supplies and discover new ways to incorporate real flowers and botanicals into your resin art projects.
Shop online today and start creating beautiful dried flower resin art.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best crystals for drying flowers for resin?
Flower drying crystals, commonly made from silica gel, are widely used to remove moisture from flowers while helping maintain their natural shape. The correct drying method will depend on the type and size of the flower.
Can you put fresh flowers directly into epoxy resin?
It is generally recommended to dry flowers thoroughly before embedding them in epoxy resin. Fresh flowers contain moisture, which can cause problems when they are enclosed in resin.
How long does it take to dry flowers for resin?
Drying time depends on the type, size, and moisture content of the flower. Smaller, thinner flowers and petals may dry faster than larger, thicker flowers.
Can I preserve wedding flowers in resin?
Yes. Properly dried wedding flowers can be incorporated into resin projects to create unique keepsakes and long-lasting decorative pieces.
Can I use dried flowers in epoxy resin?
Yes. Dried flowers are commonly used in epoxy resin art. They can be incorporated into jewellery, coasters, paperweights, trays, artwork, and many other creative projects.
What flowers are best for resin art?
Many types of flowers can be used in resin art once properly dried. Small flowers, individual petals, leaves, and delicate botanicals can all be incorporated into creative resin projects.
Do flowers need to be completely dry before resin?
Yes. Flowers should be thoroughly dried before being embedded in resin. Any remaining moisture may affect the final result.
Can I use flower drying crystals more than once?
Some flower drying crystals can be reused after being reactivated according to the manufacturer's instructions. Always follow the product-specific instructions for correct reuse and reactivation.
Shop Flower Drying & Preservation Supplies
Create beautiful dried flower resin art and preserve the natural beauty of your favourite flowers with the right preparation and drying products.
Browse our Flower Drying & Preservation range and find the supplies you need for your next resin art project.
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