Best Resin for Preserving Bouquets

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What Resin is Best for Preserving Bouquets?

Preserving a special bouquet in resin is a creative way to hold onto its beauty for years to come. Choosing the right resin depends on the depth of your project and the effect you wish to create.

Selecting the Right Resin for Your Bouquet Project

The most suitable resin is determined by the thickness of your mould or casting. For delicate projects with layers up to 2cm thick, a highly clear resin like “Trasparente” Multipurpose Clear Epoxy offers a pristine finish and smooth self-levelling. If your design requires deeper embedding—such as domes or blocks—opt for a deep pour formula such as “EpoxyTable 5-Five” for moulds up to 5cm deep, or “Epoxytable 10-Ten” for deeper pours up to 10cm. Using the correct resin for your chosen depth ensures clarity without risk of overheating or unwanted bubbles.

Tips for Achieving a Clear Floral Preservation

Ensure dried flowers are used, as fresh blooms can discolour or trap moisture inside the resin.
Mix slowly and thoroughly to minimise bubbles, allowing the resin to rest briefly before pouring.
Pour in layers if needed, giving each layer sufficient time to partially cure before continuing.
Consider arranging flowers in advance, as slow-setting resins provide a window to perfect the placement.

Always work within the recommended depth guidelines for each resin, as exceeding them can lead to incomplete curing or trapped air.

When Depth Matters Most

Choosing the right resin by thickness is crucial when making keepsake paperweights, blocks, or display pieces. Thicker designs need specialised resins to avoid overheating while ensuring flowers remain suspended without distortion. Always check the advised limits before starting your project.

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How To Preserve A Bouquet In Resin

By picking a resin tailored to your project’s depth, you’ll achieve lasting, stunning results when preserving bouquets in resin. For more in-depth guidance on every stage of the process, explore our bouquet preservation hub.