What To Expect When Preserving Flowers In Resin

Preserving your cherished flowers in resin is a beautiful and lasting way to celebrate life’s most meaningful moments. However, to ensure the highest quality and longevity of your keepsake, it’s important to understand how the process works and what natural variations may occur.

Flower Drying: The Foundation Of Preservation

Before we begin crafting your resin keepsake, every flower must be completely dried. Moisture is incompatible with resin and can lead to decay, discoloration, or even rotting over time — compromising both the look and integrity of your piece. We use silica gel drying to gently extract moisture while helping flowers retain as much of their original shape and color as possible. That said, natural changes may still occur:

Red roses

often deepen into burgundy.

White roses

Tropical blooms

Succulents

Understanding Flower Bruising (Resin Keepsakes Only)

Bruising refers to translucent or darker areas that may appear once resin is poured over preserved flowers. This is unique to resin preservation and does not occur in pressed floral pieces. It is most commonly seen in roses, tropical varieties, and lighter-colored blooms.This effect occurs when delicate petals interact with resin during the curing process. As resin saturates the petal structure, areas with thinner or more porous tissue may become translucent, creating what is referred to as bruising. These are not holes or defects, but a natural reaction between organic floral material and resin.Some clients appreciate these subtle variations as part of the flower’s preserved character, while others may notice them more prominently depending on flower type, color, and placement. Because every bouquet and petal structure is different, bruising cannot be fully predicted or eliminated in resin pieces.

Resin Ambering & Other Natural Effects

Resin is a dynamic medium that may develop certain natural characteristics over time:

Tiny bubbles

may occasionally be visible — this is inherent to the curing process and part of its handcrafted charm.

Ambering

Pressed flower frames

Shadowboxes

Example of a White Anthurium when dry.
Example of a White Anthurium when dry.
Example of a succulent when dry.
Example of white roses, white ranunculus and light pink rose when dry and with bruising.
Example of white roses when dry and with bruising.

Preserving Flowers in Resin: What to Expect

Creating a resin keepsake with your special flowers is a meaningful way to capture life’s unforgettable moments. To ensure the longevity and beauty of your piece, here’s a clear overview of what to expect throughout the process and what natural changes may arise.

add vibrant color enhancement

select your display style

expect natural flower changes

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