Pouring flowers into epoxy jewelry

Crafting with flowers and epoxy is a wonderful activity. Being wonderfully creative and making something that is entirely to your taste. A golden combination! In this manual you can read how to make pendants or key rings with flowers.

Hello Resin-Art fans! My name is Jolanda. I am 36 years old and a mother of two children. I have been working with epoxy and casting flowers for years. Spring is coming again. This is a nice time for many, everything is turning green again, the flowers are blooming again and nature is coming to life. Soon you will see a beautiful blossom of a tree and/or shrub or the first flowers.

Unfortunately, flowers do not bloom for long, but thanks to epoxy you can preserve your beautiful / unique / special flowers. In this blog I will show you how to process dried flowers in epoxy resin.

What do you need:
- Epoxy such as Epoxy casting resin 1:1 (left in the photo) or UV Resin (right in the photo)
- Dried flowers
- Silicone mixing cup / normal mixing cup
- Nitrile gloves
- Silicone mold of your choice

Possibly:
- Baby wipes (for when you spill)
- Heat gun or lighter
- Cocktail sticks
- Pliers
- Hand drill (manual or electric)

1. Which epoxy?

Using the right epoxy is important for the end result of your Resin Art. itsOkay has two types of resin that both have advantages and disadvantages.

1. UV Resin (right in the picture). This resin is ready to use and does not require mixing. You pour the resin directly from the bottle into a mold thanks to the handy spout. You let this resin dry in direct sunlight or under a UV lamp. The resin is hard within a few minutes. This is very convenient because you can continue working immediately and do not have to wait 24 hours for a layer of resin.
2. Epoxy casting resin 1:1 (left in the picture). This resin is suitable for large and small surfaces. This resin is cheaper. You mix this resin very precisely 1:1. The disadvantage is that it only hardens within 24 hours.

2. How to dry flowers?

Are you going to use flowers you have found or picked yourself? Then dry them for the best result. If you add fresh flowers or leaves to the resin, there is a chance that the rotting process will continue in the resin: and you don't want that.

To dry flowers for use in epoxy casting resin, there are several methods you can use.
Read all about it here Flower drying tips and tricks .

Once the flowers are completely dry, you can use them in epoxy casting resin. Carefully place them in the casting resin, making sure they are covered and do not move until the casting resin has completely hardened.

3. Pouring dried flowers

Step 1: Preparation. Make sure your molds are clean. You can easily remove dust from a silicone mold by sticking tape on it and then pulling it off. We are about to pour 1/3 of the mold.
> Are you using the Epoxy casting resin 1:1 --> Then measure how much resin you think you need and weigh exactly the same amount of A (resin) and B (hardener) in a small silicone mixing cup . Mix the 2 components well in 1 direction with a wooden spatula or stick. Let it stand for a few minutes before pouring. This will reduce the number of air bubbles.
> Are you using the UV Resin --> This is ready-made and does not need to be mixed. Inject the resin directly from the bottle into the mold.

Step 2: Fill the mold 1/3 full. We are now going to fill the mold 1/3 full to create a base. After a few minutes after pouring, go over the resin mixture with a burner (lighter for example) to pop any air bubbles.
> If you use the Epoxy resin 1:1 casting resin --> Let the resin rest for about 12 hours after casting and then continue to step 3.
> Are you using UV Resin --> Let the resin harden for a few minutes under a UV resin LED Lamp or in direct sunlight and then you can go straight to step 3.

Step 3: Add decoration. The resin has now hardened a bit, so the flower will not sink to the bottom, but will end up nicely in the middle of the mold. Carefully place the flower in the mold with the right side facing forward. So think about how your jewelry will come out of the mold before you place the flower in.

Step 4: Pouring. Carefully add a small amount of resin on top of the flower so that the mold is filled. Make sure that there is a small bulge of resin in the mold. The resin shrinks a little during hardening and this is how you will get the best result later. Again, go over the resin mixture with a burner to pop any bubbles.

Step 5: Curing. Let the resin dry according to the instructions. The Epoxy resin 1:1 must dry for at least 24 hours. The Jewelry UV resin must cure for at least a few minutes under strong UV light (in the sun or under a jewelry UV LED lamp).
Do not touch your jewelry during the hardening process, as fingerprints may appear. Carefully feel with a skewer whether your jewelry is hard.

Step 6: Finishing. The mold we are using already has a hole. Is this not in the mold you are using? Then drill a hole in your jewelry with a hand drill or an electric hand drill . Attach a metal ring to this directly or screw a screw eye in it. ItsOkay has all these materials, feel free to look around the webshop.

Use pliers or scissors to trim away any rough edges and smooth the edges with fine grit sandpaper. Do not sand the front as this will dull your artwork. Finish your jewelry with clear nail polish or varnish for optimum protection.

Step 7: Attach pendant. Attach a key ring or a metal ring.

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