Preserving Flowers with UV Resin: A Step-by-Step Guide

Phalaenopsis Orchid

At Orchid Royale, we believe that flowers are not just fleeting beauties; they hold the power to encapsulate memories, moments, and emotions. That’s why we’re excited to share this creative idea with you—to encourage everyone to keep their favorite flowers and the memories they represent timeless forever! With this step-by-step tutorial, you can preserve your cherished blooms using UV resin, transforming them into stunning keepsakes.

Let’s dive into the materials you'll need and the steps to create your floral treasures!

What You'll Need

• Flowers (of course)

• Silica Sand - for drying

• A Mask - to protect yourself from resin fumes

• Gloves - to protect your hands from the resin

• Brush - for applying resin

• UV Resin - for coating the flowers

• UV Lamp - a nail tech lamp works perfectly

  
  

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 

   Choose Your Flowers

   Select the flowers you want to preserve. Remember, the fresher, the better!

   

2. Dry the Flowers

   Cut the stems off and place the flowers in silica sand. Let them dry for 2-3 weeks, depending on the type of flower. For example, orchids typically take about 2 weeks, while cosmos and daisies can dry in just around 3 days.

   
   

   

   
   

3. Prepare for Coating

   Once the moisture is completely gone, carefully remove all the sand from the flowers. Don’t forget to wear your mask to protect yourself from fumes, and put on gloves to protect your hands from the resin! You’re now ready to start coating and curing!

   

4. Coat with UV Resin

   For the first coating, it’s very important to apply a thin layer of resin using a brush. This will serve as the base layer for your flowers. Cure this layer under the UV light.

   

5. Dip in UV Resin

   After curing the first layer, check that the flower is stiff enough. If any areas seem weak, add more resin to those points. Once you’re satisfied, dip the flower in UV resin, ensuring it is completely submerged and there are no empty spaces.

   

6. Remove Excess Resin

   Let any excess resin drip off to maintain a clean finish.

   

7. Cure Under UV Lamp

   Place the coated flower under your UV lamp to cure the resin.

   

8. Repeat Coating and Curing

   For a glossy finish, repeat the coating and curing process 2-3 times until the flowers are completely shiny.

   

9. Final Touches

   Once you’re satisfied with the shine, you can adapt your preserved flowers into beautiful earrings, necklaces, hairpins, or any other decorative jewelry of your choice!

   
   

   

Preserving flowers with UV resin is a delightful way to keep your special memories alive. Not only does it allow you to enjoy the beauty of your favorite blooms, but it also offers a unique, personalized touch to your jewelry collection. We hope this tutorial inspires you to start your floral preservation journey. Share your creations with us, and let’s celebrate the timeless beauty of nature together!