Just so you know... florists, good ones, will spray the bouquet ( or certain flowers depending on fragility and dryness) with crowning glory, which is a waxy coating. It’s a preservative for fresh flowers, prevents drying out. That may have been the issue for some of the flowers.
It’s the first time I use and knowing about the epoxy resin . I follow your video with your friend bouquet and I had my daughter wedding bouquet and decide to do the same . The results is absolutely outstanding !!!!! Clear like Chrystal , I am so proud of myself I had purchase all the ingredient and mold that you use . I sand it all sides few days ago and today I pour the lower layer on all sides , tape and tapped first , when dry I tape the bottom and pour the top and side . It come out just gorgeous !!!!!!! Not even one bubbles !!!!!! Thank you .
Thank you for this very clear, detailed and informative video. I found it very helpful. My first wedding bouquet is drying 🤞, but I feel more confident now 💕
This was so beautiful! I do have a question with drying out the flowers. I have some roses from my dad's funeral which was 3 weeks ago and they still have their shape and color for the most part. I wanted to try this but not sure if I still need to do the drying process?? What would your advice be here in this case?
3 weeks of drying time is exactly what I try to aim for, as a minimum when I'm wanting to get started on them. It can really vary, though, and I have to use some judgement to make sure that there isn't still too much moisture in the centre.
What a beautiful result 😍 I wish I had friends like you! 😂 Please can you give me some advice? I need to make a patio table top, which needs to be weatherproof because it'll fix to a wall and not be mobile. First I thought of a resin pour but since it has to be about the size of a dining table, that'll cost the earth. Now I'm thinking of getting a cheap laminate worktop, painting it black, covering it with potpourri and then pouring resin on it. My questions are: 1. Will this be weatherproof? I'm in the UK so we don't get a lot of sun but we do get rain. 2. Is the resin going to yellow? 3. Will the potpourri rot? 4. Will the resin make it too heavy to mount on the wall? 5. In your opinion is this the best way to create an affordable table top? Any tips and comments so so appreciated. Thank you 💖
Hi! I'm not sure to be honest.... I know there are some resins that are used for boats and surfboards but not sure how thick of a layer they recommend. All resins yellow over time and can absorb the dye if the potpourri is dyed. I would recommend using a blue or purple tinted resin to avoid yellowing and do a small test swatch to see if you need to seal the organic material. Resin will get really heavy fast so be aware of that. You can always use plastic or clear marbles to use as a cheaper "filler" for the volume of the resin but you might be able to see them through the resin. Good luck!
So i want to preserve my friends flowers. If I put her flowers in silica gel and once they're done drying can I set some aside? I want to try to do one mold first to make sure I have the technique down before doing her larger mold. Will it be okay if some of the flowers sit out once they have been dried with silica gel?
So beautiful! Did you not have to seal the flowers before casting them? Everything I’ve read says seal them first but I didn’t know if using the eco friendly resin you did made that step obsolete. Thanks so much!
Hi you did a magnificent job with your friends wedding flowers!! She is blessed to have as a friend! Q- did you wait a day between cup pours? How long after did each pour did you remove the bubbles? What tool did you use? After the resin was set and you removed it from the mould it looked to me your were trimming the edges. Could you Please explain 🙏 also could you please send details of what you ordered exactly and from which company? Trying to organise my daughters wedding bouquet but will need to practice somewhat on smaller moulds first. Really appreciate you sharing your skill. Thank you from Sydney Australia! 🐨🦘🙏
Not sure if I’ll still Get an answer on this , but how much cups would “one layer” be ? I know you mentioned one layer and then let it set for a day. Would that be about 4 cups ? Let it sit , repeat , etc.
how do u keep the flowers from reacting to the resin? it looks pretty.when its out the silica samd but once that resin is poured next day it turns brown..help!!!
Is your resin heating up too much? That could be the issue, it might be burning your flowers. Maybe try doing an initial coat of resin or UV resin on the flower and then incase it in your project.
make sure your flowers a dried properly with the silica gel... then use a casting resin... 1-1 ratio or 2-1 ratio ... Pour in stages... dont pour over the flowers.. do it in stages... let the resin just seal whatever layer it is up too... in stages.. till all the flowers are covered with the resin and allowing a thin layer to surpass the last coat.
So did you mix all the resin at once and in what kind of container did you use to mix it? did you wait a day in between pouring each layer? How long did it take to fill the mold? How long do you have to leave the resin to cure?
I've seen white flowers dried turn brown or like an "antique" yellow. With white flowers how much does the color change when it's put in resin? Do they continue to change color in the resin? Anyone in the comments who has had white ones for a few years how has it held up?
WATCH THE VIDEO.. This comment section is KILLING me. You can tell instead of just watching the video, everyone is lazily commenting without even giving the creator the decency of paying attention. She states the brand, the drying time, the amount of resin used, allll of that in the video.
WOW this is so beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial! You mention that it take a day for each layer to dry. Therefore, did you pause between each layer? If so, how many days did this take you?
You can pour as soon as the resin sets - but since this is slow curing resin it will take a while to set and can depend on lots of factors including room temperature, how much you mixed at one time, etc so there is no correct answer. I would poke a inconspicuous part of it with a popsicle stick or something to test and if it's still liquid then wait until it's more solid.
Thanks for sharing. Trying to do this same process for my wife. I have dried the flowers but was hoping you might be able to share the dimensions of your mold (or a link) & the amount of slow curing resin it took to fill (without too much left over (over ordering)). Also, how did you manage to keep the last few layers from not being rounded out on the top? Did you do anything to level it off perfect like the bottom side would be from the pressure of gravity against the mold? Thanks!!
Yeah good questions. And thats beautiful that are doing this for your wife. So thoughtful. I too would like to try this as a project...but need to know the amount. I noticed she didn't use a heat tool for the bubbles. Or a sander at the end. I'm also intrigued as to how the resin gets behind the foliage as she arranged them in the dry mold then poured. Is it because they float slightly so will get underneath okay? Excellent result though 😍
Can you leave the flowers in the silica for longer than a few days? Was planning on putting them in before my honeymoon and then doing the resin after we get back two weeks later....
Beautiful! Can I ask you why you bought too much resins. All of them are the same types or there is 2 parts one part ( 2 containers ) you use for your own bouquet and the other 2 containers you use for your friend bouquet? Please let me know it . Thanks
So something happened and my wedding flower bouquet literally got rotten But then found one flower in the freezer (my little sister put it there) it’s been 5 months but it still looks good and had not changed colors so much yet but I really wanted to find a way to preserve it, is it too late? Can I still use resin even tho it’s been in the freezer for so long I’m afraid I’ll ruin it since it’s the last piece I have 😭🥺
Please tell me how you got the white roses to NOT turn transparent. I bought the exact same epoxy. Made sure they were dry and they had large parts of the rose lose all the color and you could see right through them. What am I doing wrong? Please help! Keep up the great work!
I think the thinner the flowers, the worse they do? In all the videos I've watched, it looks like hydrangea petals never do well. Roses should so I'd assume its burning from the resin heat like streamer said
Hi! I used a soap slab mold and it worked out perfectly! This is the mold that I used: www.amazon.com/shop/squidlicks?listId=EC1GRSKDUMIH&ref=idea_share_inf
Depends on that the type of resin you are using and how thick you can pour it without overheating. I would practice and do a test run first if you have not used the resin before!
You mention pouring in layers and waiting to prevent intense exothermic reactions. How long do you wait between layers to pour a new one and how many cups is one layer? In the video, it sounds like you mixed all the resin up at once but if that were the case you would need to pour layers relatively quickly I’d assume. Lastly, if you let one layer sit a day and then pour another layer, will you see the layers in the finished product?
Hi! The final product went to my friend who commissioned me for it so I’m too sure how she is displaying it. you can find the video where I explain my resin choice here: th-cam.com/video/5Oyv32KdAlI/w-d-xo.html
Love your video! I would like to try resin and I’ve heard it can be harmful to your health. Is there any insight you could give me on how you use resin safety , or what I should do to be safe when I try it? Thank you!
My mom recently passed and this looks like a great idea to preserve some of her funeral flowers. Can small pictures be placed between layers to make it all look like one piece?
Do you have to dry the flowers when doing this? I want to do this with my valentines bouquet but I want my roses to be red and not brown and dried up? How would I do this
Did you find that this was deep enough? I am starting to get into preserving wedding bouquets and wanted to know your thoughts on this mold and if you would change anything!
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Just so you know... florists, good ones, will spray the bouquet ( or certain flowers depending on fragility and dryness) with crowning glory, which is a waxy coating. It’s a preservative for fresh flowers, prevents drying out. That may have been the issue for some of the flowers.
Wow! That would explain it! Thanks for the tip.
How long does the whole process take x
How long does it take to set? How do you pour in the mixture? do have to do the pouring day by day until the whole flowers are covered?
It’s the first time I use and knowing about the epoxy resin . I follow your video with your friend bouquet and I had my daughter wedding bouquet and decide to do the same . The results is absolutely outstanding !!!!! Clear like Chrystal , I am so proud of myself I had purchase all the ingredient and mold that you use . I sand it all sides few days ago and today I pour the lower layer on all sides , tape and tapped first , when dry I tape the bottom and pour the top and side .
It come out just gorgeous !!!!!!! Not even one bubbles !!!!!! Thank you .
What a lovely present to give to the happy couple.
All that money and time u spent and she was just like…”oh that’s cool”. Wow. It looks great! Really good job
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT... IM A NEWBIE DOING MY EVER FIRST BIG POUR WITH FOLIAGE FOR THE BACKGROUND AND ROSES. IM ONTO MY SECOND LAYER.
Excellent
How did it go?
Wow! This came out so good. Super clear and rarely any bubbles. The process looks so tiring. You are very patient.
Thank you! Yes I have been told that haha. I like doing tedious things.
Incredible job, you’re super patient. I bet she loved it
How beautiful.
Beautiful! Thank you for this video ❤🎉
You are so welcome!
Wow.....it's not even mine I got tears thinking about doing this. You are very gifted!!
It’s so gorgeous! You did a great job.
Really nice work!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful!!!!!!!
Thank you!!
Thank you for this very clear, detailed and informative video. I found it very helpful. My first wedding bouquet is drying 🤞, but I feel more confident now 💕
It's me again!!! This is wild and impressive. Proud of you and tell the peeps I say whats up and miss everyone.
That piece turned out beautiful!
Yes very informative! I like all the little bits of information you captioned at the bottom as well
This is so so so beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful!!! Can’t wait to try this but on a smaller scale 😂
You can do it! It just takes a little patience :)
you did a beautiful job.
thank you so much! i'm glad it turned out okay :)
Amazing!
Absolutely beautiful 😍
Thanks for sharing 🥰🌹🌹
My pleasure 😊
@@Squidlicks 😍❤️❤️
That’s incredible
Beautiful keepsake, well done!
oh my how beautiful work!
gorgeous!
Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰
Stunningly beautiful 😍 ❤ 💖
Absolutely beautiful! Love your videos.
Yes. 1000 times, yes.
Beautiful! Do you know of any way to keep white flowers white when drying? I just noticed your ranunculus look AMAZING even after dried!
I have this same question!
This turned out so beautiful!! How much resin did you pour at a time?
This was so helpful! Thank you
I'm so glad! :)
How long do wait to pour the next layer? How many layers did you out?
wow~ I wanna try my rose bouquet!!!
beautiful
Many many thanks
This was so beautiful! I do have a question with drying out the flowers. I have some roses from my dad's funeral which was 3 weeks ago and they still have their shape and color for the most part. I wanted to try this but not sure if I still need to do the drying process?? What would your advice be here in this case?
3 weeks of drying time is exactly what I try to aim for, as a minimum when I'm wanting to get started on them. It can really vary, though, and I have to use some judgement to make sure that there isn't still too much moisture in the centre.
What is the lifespan of a resin mould?
I didn't see u using a heat gun. how do u get ride of bubbles then? THANKS
What a beautiful result 😍 I wish I had friends like you! 😂
Please can you give me some advice? I need to make a patio table top, which needs to be weatherproof because it'll fix to a wall and not be mobile. First I thought of a resin pour but since it has to be about the size of a dining table, that'll cost the earth. Now I'm thinking of getting a cheap laminate worktop, painting it black, covering it with potpourri and then pouring resin on it. My questions are:
1. Will this be weatherproof? I'm in the UK so we don't get a lot of sun but we do get rain.
2. Is the resin going to yellow?
3. Will the potpourri rot?
4. Will the resin make it too heavy to mount on the wall?
5. In your opinion is this the best way to create an affordable table top?
Any tips and comments so so appreciated. Thank you 💖
Hi! I'm not sure to be honest.... I know there are some resins that are used for boats and surfboards but not sure how thick of a layer they recommend. All resins yellow over time and can absorb the dye if the potpourri is dyed. I would recommend using a blue or purple tinted resin to avoid yellowing and do a small test swatch to see if you need to seal the organic material. Resin will get really heavy fast so be aware of that. You can always use plastic or clear marbles to use as a cheaper "filler" for the volume of the resin but you might be able to see them through the resin. Good luck!
I just discovered your channel and subscribed. Thankyou for such good resin tutorials ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So glad you are here! Welcome! 😀
So i want to preserve my friends flowers. If I put her flowers in silica gel and once they're done drying can I set some aside? I want to try to do one mold first to make sure I have the technique down before doing her larger mold. Will it be okay if some of the flowers sit out once they have been dried with silica gel?
thank you! i got the same mold and didnt knw how to do it to my engagement flowers
very very very very very very beautiful..... will you open a course ? i would like to learn in person with you!
Ssssooooo beautiful! I will try this! ❤️
You should!
Wow
Did you pour resin first before adding the greenery and flowers?
How long can you keep the dry flowers efore putting in resin
How long you have to wait wait In between layers.. thank you
Sweet!!!!@
Hows this piece looking now? have the layers peeled yet?
So beautiful! Did you not have to seal the flowers before casting them? Everything I’ve read says seal them first but I didn’t know if using the eco friendly resin you did made that step obsolete. Thanks so much!
How u preserve the flowers what was that sand type of thing ?
how much total would you say this project cost?
Hi you did a magnificent job with your friends wedding flowers!! She is blessed to have as a friend!
Q- did you wait a day between cup pours? How long after did each pour did you remove the bubbles? What tool did you use?
After the resin was set and you removed it from the mould it looked to me your were trimming the edges. Could you Please explain 🙏 also could you please send details of what you ordered exactly and from which company? Trying to organise my daughters wedding bouquet but will need to practice somewhat on smaller moulds first. Really appreciate you sharing your skill. Thank you from Sydney Australia! 🐨🦘🙏
Great video! How did you smooth out the edges without it looking cloudy or opaque?
Not sure if I’ll still
Get an answer on this , but how much cups would “one layer” be ? I know you mentioned one layer and then let it set for a day. Would that be about 4 cups ? Let it sit , repeat , etc.
how do u keep the flowers from reacting to the resin? it looks pretty.when its out the silica samd but once that resin is poured next day it turns brown..help!!!
Is your resin heating up too much? That could be the issue, it might be burning your flowers. Maybe try doing an initial coat of resin or UV resin on the flower and then incase it in your project.
make sure your flowers a dried properly with the silica gel... then use a casting resin... 1-1 ratio or 2-1 ratio ... Pour in stages... dont pour over the flowers.. do it in stages... let the resin just seal whatever layer it is up too... in stages.. till all the flowers are covered with the resin and allowing a thin layer to surpass the last coat.
So did you mix all the resin at once and in what kind of container did you use to mix it? did you wait a day in between pouring each layer? How long did it take to fill the mold? How long do you have to leave the resin to cure?
I am wondering the same thing. Her's turned out so beautiful!
Is it necessary to dry out the flowers in silica before putting them in the resin?
my question. Keep the flowers color
I've seen white flowers dried turn brown or like an "antique" yellow. With white flowers how much does the color change when it's put in resin? Do they continue to change color in the resin? Anyone in the comments who has had white ones for a few years how has it held up?
Can you pour fast curing resin in layers too?
How much resin did you pour the first time? Until the flowers were covered?
WATCH THE VIDEO.. This comment section is KILLING me. You can tell instead of just watching the video, everyone is lazily commenting without even giving the creator the decency of paying attention. She states the brand, the drying time, the amount of resin used, allll of that in the video.
WOW this is so beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial!
You mention that it take a day for each layer to dry. Therefore, did you pause between each layer? If so, how many days did this take you?
You can pour as soon as the resin sets - but since this is slow curing resin it will take a while to set and can depend on lots of factors including room temperature, how much you mixed at one time, etc so there is no correct answer. I would poke a inconspicuous part of it with a popsicle stick or something to test and if it's still liquid then wait until it's more solid.
Thanks for sharing. Trying to do this same process for my wife. I have dried the flowers but was hoping you might be able to share the dimensions of your mold (or a link) & the amount of slow curing resin it took to fill (without too much left over (over ordering)).
Also, how did you manage to keep the last few layers from not being rounded out on the top? Did you do anything to level it off perfect like the bottom side would be from the pressure of gravity against the mold?
Thanks!!
Yeah good questions. And thats beautiful that are doing this for your wife. So thoughtful. I too would like to try this as a project...but need to know the amount. I noticed she didn't use a heat tool for the bubbles. Or a sander at the end. I'm also intrigued as to how the resin gets behind the foliage as she arranged them in the dry mold then poured. Is it because they float slightly so will get underneath okay? Excellent result though 😍
I noticed you didn't use a heater gun. Is it not necessary. Remembered you said it's not good when it's too hot.
Woww😍😍😍😍
Could you please let me know where I can buy this large tray (mold)? Thanks
How much resin did you use
That is STUNNING! Do u let each Lauer dry completely, before adding the next layer?
Beautiful! I might have missed but why brand/type of resin are you using here?
Did you let each layer dry completely before moving to the next?
Yes hun. Let the layers dry before pouring next layer.
It really nice work❤️❤️❤️How many grams or liters of resin expoxy did u used on that big silicone mold💐😊..
Do you have a shop and where is that and also I want to buy hand made customize item.
Can you leave the flowers in the silica for longer than a few days? Was planning on putting them in before my honeymoon and then doing the resin after we get back two weeks later....
I saw from another youtuber that leaving them in too long can over dry them and they can fall apart!
Is just gorgeous. Where did you find that large mole at?
Thank you! You can find the mold here: amzn.to/3mBte7u
Beautiful! Can I ask you why you bought too much resins. All of them are the same types or there is 2 parts one part ( 2 containers ) you use for your own bouquet and the other 2 containers you use for your friend bouquet?
Please let me know it . Thanks
It turned out beautiful. Great job 💖
Had to birth it a lil to get it out of the mold 😅🤣💖
Thanks so much!!!
@@Squidlicks 🤣🤣🤣🤣
What a lovely keepsake for your friend! It came out gorgeous. ♥️
Amazing but how you get out the bubbles ?
The resin I use is very good at letting go of the bubbles. Here is a video explaining: th-cam.com/video/5Oyv32KdAlI/w-d-xo.html
So something happened and my wedding flower bouquet literally got rotten But then found one flower in the freezer (my little sister put it there) it’s been 5 months but it still looks good and had not changed colors so much yet but I really wanted to find a way to preserve it, is it too late? Can I still use resin even tho it’s been in the freezer for so long I’m afraid I’ll ruin it since it’s the last piece I have 😭🥺
How many (litre?) amount of resin did you use for this one? I'm about to make a cross, and wondering the resin amount...
About 4 she said
Please tell me how you got the white roses to NOT turn transparent. I bought the exact same epoxy. Made sure they were dry and they had large parts of the rose lose all the color and you could see right through them. What am I doing wrong? Please help! Keep up the great work!
I think the thinner the flowers, the worse they do? In all the videos I've watched, it looks like hydrangea petals never do well. Roses should so I'd assume its burning from the resin heat like streamer said
I saw a video that said u have to seal them so they stay white and the resin doesn't get into the flower
What resin did you use
This video is amazing!! I can’t find a mold that size and that deep for flowers. 😫 could you please tell me where to find that mold?
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Hi! I used a soap slab mold and it worked out perfectly! This is the mold that I used: www.amazon.com/shop/squidlicks?listId=EC1GRSKDUMIH&ref=idea_share_inf
There are a ton on Etsy, but the larger you want, the more expensive.
Hello I just purchased my mold and am trying to figure out how this all works. How many days did this one take?
Depends on that the type of resin you are using and how thick you can pour it without overheating. I would practice and do a test run first if you have not used the resin before!
You mention pouring in layers and waiting to prevent intense exothermic reactions. How long do you wait between layers to pour a new one and how many cups is one layer? In the video, it sounds like you mixed all the resin up at once but if that were the case you would need to pour layers relatively quickly I’d assume. Lastly, if you let one layer sit a day and then pour another layer, will you see the layers in the finished product?
I believe she did each layer and waited a day because she said it takes a day for each layer to cure
did you get a stand to hold it after? amd also what's the brand of resin?
Hi! The final product went to my friend who commissioned me for it so I’m too sure how she is displaying it.
you can find the video where I explain my resin choice here: th-cam.com/video/5Oyv32KdAlI/w-d-xo.html
Love your video! I would like to try resin and I’ve heard it can be harmful to your health. Is there any insight you could give me on how you use resin safety , or what I should do to be safe when I try it? Thank you!
How much resin did you use in all what size should i buy and you used the slow resin right not the fast 1 gallon one?
Correct! The slow resin will ensure that the resin does not overheat. I used the 3 quart kit from Entropy Resin and it filled it just below the top.
My mom recently passed and this looks like a great idea to preserve some of her funeral flowers. Can small pictures be placed between layers to make it all look like one piece?
I'd make sure the photos are laminated.
Please, where did you get the mold from?
I found mine on Amazon.
Can you post the link to the mold please and thanks
Do you have to dry the flowers when doing this? I want to do this with my valentines bouquet but I want my roses to be red and not brown and dried up? How would I do this
Yes, they must be dried!
Hello! How do you clean the sharp edges?
I just used the side of a dull clay tool to get just the tiniest bit of the edges.
I'm curious if the flowers come out dry enough? I'm afraid over time if not they will start to mold or discolor.
Yes! If you use the silica gel or air dry you can actually feel that the flowers are dry because they will feel like paper.
What was the name of the resin
Can I ask what the dimensions of your mold is?
How long to the preserved flowers keep their state? ( or do they stay like that)! Loved your video
Did you find that this was deep enough? I am starting to get into preserving wedding bouquets and wanted to know your thoughts on this mold and if you would change anything!
I think this mold was perfect! Really good quality, the sides held up, and just deep enough for some big peonies. amzn.to/3KJRjEc