Preserving My Friend's Wedding Flowers in Resin - My BIGGEST pour and demold ever!
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- čas přidán 1. 12. 2020
- I was so excited when my friend asked me to preserve her beautiful wedding flowers in resin. I've always wanted to do something big with resin, and this was my excuse! In this video I show you how I dried out the flowers, arranged them, and how I made sure that the piece was a success!
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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
Incredible job, you’re super patient. I bet she loved it
What a lovely present to give to the happy couple.
It’s so gorgeous! You did a great job.
Yes very informative! I like all the little bits of information you captioned at the bottom as well
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 .
Absolutely beautiful! Love your videos.
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.
Beautiful keepsake, well done!
That piece turned out beautiful!
How beautiful.
oh my how beautiful work!
That’s incredible
It's me again!!! This is wild and impressive. Proud of you and tell the peeps I say whats up and miss everyone.
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?
gorgeous!
Amazing!
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 💕
Stunningly beautiful 😍 ❤ 💖
This is so so so beautiful
Wow.....it's not even mine I got tears thinking about doing this. You are very gifted!!
Beautiful
Wow
Ssssooooo beautiful! I will try this! ❤️
You should!
Beautiful!!!!!!!
Thank you!!
Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰
I just discovered your channel and subscribed. Thankyou for such good resin tutorials ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So glad you are here! Welcome! 😀
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!
All that money and time u spent and she was just like…”oh that’s cool”. Wow. It looks great! Really good job
Beautiful! Thank you for this video ❤🎉
You are so welcome!
This was so helpful! Thank you
I'm so glad! :)
wow~ I wanna try my rose bouquet!!!
thank you! i got the same mold and didnt knw how to do it to my engagement flowers
Absolutely beautiful 😍
Thanks for sharing 🥰🌹🌹
My pleasure 😊
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This turned out so beautiful!! How much resin did you pour at a time?
Great video! How did you smooth out the edges without it looking cloudy or opaque?
Really nice work!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful!!! Can’t wait to try this but on a smaller scale 😂
You can do it! It just takes a little patience :)
beautiful
Many many thanks
you did a beautiful job.
thank you so much! i'm glad it turned out okay :)
It really nice work❤️❤️❤️How many grams or liters of resin expoxy did u used on that big silicone mold💐😊..
How long to the preserved flowers keep their state? ( or do they stay like that)! Loved your video
How much resin did you pour the first time? Until the flowers were covered?
Sweet!!!!@
Woww😍😍😍😍
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!
HI. Excellent video. Did you wait a day before pouring each layer?
Hello! Thank you so much for this informative video. I am wanting to make a 10x10 box to save my wedding bouquet. I am searching for the resin you used on entropy now..is it the slow hardening clear casting epoxy resin 3 quart kit? Would the 3 quart kit be enough to fill a 10x10 mold? Thank you, again!
Yes! The 3 quart kit almost filled to the top. I did use a tiny bit extra from a different kit but it was a minimal amount from what I remember.
Yes. 1000 times, yes.
That is STUNNING! Do u let each Lauer dry completely, before adding the next layer?
How u preserve the flowers what was that sand type of thing ?
Could you please let me know where I can buy this large tray (mold)? Thanks
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! 🐨🦘🙏
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!
Where did you get this mold?
How long do wait to pour the next layer? How many layers did you out?
How long can you keep the dry flowers efore putting in resin
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 😭🥺
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?
Hows this piece looking now? have the layers peeled yet?
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.
how much total would you say this project cost?
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!
How much epoxy was required for this ?
I didn't see u using a heat gun. how do u get ride of bubbles then? THANKS
It turned out beautiful. Great job 💖
Had to birth it a lil to get it out of the mold 😅🤣💖
Thanks so much!!!
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What a lovely keepsake for your friend! It came out gorgeous. ♥️
May i know the measurement of mold you use?
How long you have to wait wait In between layers.. thank you
Beautiful! I might have missed but why brand/type of resin are you using here?
What is the lifespan of a resin mould?
Hi, I would like to try this for my wedding bouquet. I would appreciate if you can let me know how much resin it takes to do this. Not sure if I should buy more than 1kg / I liter. Love your video, it really help me to understand the process.
Hi! The mold says it holds about 3 liters. I'm so glad I was able to help!
This is so lovely, could this be done with a casting resin and where do you buy the silicon mold from? Thank you for sharing 👍
Yes I use slow curing resin, you can find a similar resin here: amzn.to/3LJK4Oe
Awesome video! Answered so many important questions and it was so helpful to see your process! I did have a question, you mentioned softening the edges….how exactly did you achieve that? Do you use a small metal file?
soft grit sandpaper buffer of some sort. For small pieces i use the block nail buffers/files
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!
Can I ask what the dimensions of your mold is?
Absolutely beautiful!!!
When you layer, do you get lines showing???
And ... do you do one layer per day???
You did great job on your creation, and
Your video was really informative!! I am
A resin virgin!! Well done, thank you
Thanks so much! The lines are invisible, unless you turn it to the side and really look for them. For this resin, yes once per day is ideal. I'm glad my video was so helpful for 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.
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?
What resin did you use
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 😍
How much resin did you use
Where did you get the mold from?? I need one just like it!!😍
Hi, I have one in my Amazon shopping cart. Just do a search on Amazon and a few will come up. Hope this helps.
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!
Do you have a shop and where is that and also I want to buy hand made customize item.
How long did you let each layer set before pouring the next layer . Did you leave it over night or just poured them with minutes in between????
It was about a day until the last layer was solidified.
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.
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
Absolutely gorgeous!! Did you let each layer dry 24 hrs? How many days did this take to finish?
Yeah I have the same question ?? How many layers how many days. And how thick was each layer?
Did you pour resin first before adding the greenery and flowers?
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!
What do you bake your silica in? ( the sand part )
And at what temperature
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
Is just gorgeous. Where did you find that large mole at?
Thank you! You can find the mold here: amzn.to/3mBte7u
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.
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: czcams.com/video/5Oyv32KdAlI/video.html
Did you let each layer dry completely before moving to the next?
Yes hun. Let the layers dry before pouring next layer.
So I have been holding on to my wedding bouquet and it’s been almost a year. (Not knowing what to do with them but not wanting to throw them away.) Is it too late to preserve them in resin?
No not at all! In fact by now you know that they are super dry and very ready for resin.
Amazing! When you pour a layer, you let it cure for the time specified on the bottle and then repeat? Also, what toold do you recomend to finish any sharp edges and do you polish it at the end?
I just used a very dull clay sculpting tool to lightly scrape the edges, I didn't want to cut into the edge too much. And to buff I just used a dry microfiber cloth.