What Happens When You Put Fresh Flowers In Resin? | Fresh Vs. Dry

[@yahmein]

Imagine making a whole wall of tile in your bathroom shower of just beautiful flowers encased in resin🌹🌷🌸🌺💐

[@miorapp9975]

Fabulous idea! I'd love that. 💕

[@yasminecitra4849]

or a bathtub

[@bobleclair5665]

You’d make some happy customers

[@ApatheticBlogger]

You just gave me such inspiration omg. I wanna make a bunch of hexagonal flower tiles and do a little kitchen backsplash with them!

[@yahmein]

MS Frank Omg! That would be beautiful! Please do it!

[@Kildarasidhe]

I've heard that fresh flowers will rot over time even in Resin and that's why you have to dry them out. I like using silica gel to dry them because they retain their color and shape.

[@twinklerupali18]

Right.....i had same problem

[@teressa7666]

You are 100% correct.

[@marymekhail4409]

From where we can buy Resin

[@ashutoshk11]

@@marymekhail4409 store

[@alexislebahn9190]

I’m new to this and was tasked with preserving some flowers from a funeral, which is a lot of pressure and I’m trying to get it right. What brand of epoxy resin do you use with flowers that you dry in silica? And do you just mix 1/2 / 1/2 of each?

[@gabriellamarais1951]

So I've never worked with resin, but I study chemistry and other sciences, and my best guess for preserving fresh flowers in resin has to do both with the flower and the amount of resin. Resin gives off heat as it sets and cures, and the more resin that is around a fresh flower, the more heat is released to 'cook' it, which distorts the colour. The lack of water in dried flowers prevents this heat from distorting the colors. This also means that the type of flower, it's natural moisture percentage when fresh, and the 'tenderness/delicateness' of the flower will affect the result after the resin is set. So trying to preserve really sensitive flowers like a rose when fresh would be expected to be really difficult.

[@MsGrimly]

Wow! Thank you for this comment. Thats very interesting to know.

[@alwaysjiji7198]

@@eljacoby hence why the queens anne lace turned out nicer

[@cherryrosecottagecrafts7304]

Yes, stick with flowers like lavendar, small daisies, wild flowers and you have no issues.

[@altr3777]

Someone tried that. It didnt work very well in my opinion. With fresh roses

[@staciabelcher28]

Is resin toxic to digest?

[@saintsberry527]

The youtube algorithm has finally done it's job and recommrecommended me a video I'm actually interested in

[@sable2303]

Now if they quit sending me something I looked at years ago or by accident......

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Did you make some?

[@praisy8054]

I'm the 300th like

[@jordanleighwheatley]

You should make custom doorknobs from resin. Like dresser knobs or something

[@isobelb5750]

That's a really good idea :)

[@fleurvanhuet1176]

Yeahh that is so cool! I saw that on Pinterest!

[@zeishasjourney]

This is an amazing idea!! 👍🏻

[@blakelycreative3171]

Good idea. You should do it.

[@Jessica-tz5cl]

Jordan Leigh Wheatley that would be too cute

[@chriscrosscrafter]

I’d love to see what the flowers look like after several months or now that a year has gone by if they’ve changed at all. Take care and stay safe!

[@ceramicannie]

Same! I feel like that trapped moisture has to have some effect...mold?

[@curious2625]

Me too :)

[@leleweddingstories8610]

I hope she updates us, I wonder too.

[@tasnim1608]

What happened with my flowers after a long period of time, was that they started to develop a light yellow-ish tone to some edges, but it wasn't that noticeable, to present day it's a bit noticeable, but it still looks stunning. It really depends what colour flower you put in, because if it does get that yellow tint, it can look alright with some colours, so you don't need to worry about that.

[@paintflw]

@@tasnim1608 Thanks for this detailed info, I'm thinking of sunflowers that I didn't want to use silk

[@annashelley4554]

who else thinks she should make a table top like this? it would be beautiful.

[@ajanee1612]

Some guy did it! Look up table made of Epoxy resin his name on here is positive couple. Its the most amazing thing I have ever seen

[@loveitloveit122]

my first thought too👊 be beautiful in a window sill too

[@kleineoOoStern]

@a janee I saw his video but he used fake flowers. Resin heats up when curing so fresh flowers dry because of the heat and lose all of their colors. The heat don’t affect the colors of plastic so fake flowers are the same before and after curing. The best technique to cast “natural looking” flowers in resin is to use fabric flowers because the dyes used to dye the fabric don’t lose their colors due to the heat. (Sorry for any English mistakes ;) )

[@makeupweapons2340]

I would love to know how long the fresh flowers lasted is it ok long term ?

[@judithmorales1282]

I’m trying to make one 😂

[@Naomi-pq6tv]

From my understanding with fresh flowers you need to have their stems in glycerin so they can drink it. Once they have it should preserve the color of the flowers so you can put them in resin.

[@monazeba3206]

We can do it like that seriously?

[@MayraAReyes]

Great. And add colors to the flowers if it is white and pastel too

[@playamelodythateverybodyknows]

How long will the color stay? will it dry inside after some time?

[@sandrafranklin5904]

So are you saying flowers preserved with glycerin can be put in resin without the need to dry them?

[@summerd7493]

As the resin heats it cooks the fresh flowers. You can use a resin with a lower curing temp as well as do it in stages because the more resin you use the higher the curing temp gets.

[@ozgetuncel1009]

Very valuable information, thank you

[@Aangel452]

What if you were to dip the rose in a pot of resin giving it a thin coat, then when dry put it in the mold and cover with resin. Maybe this will pre preserve the color and protect it more from heat?

[@samueledwards1888]

@@Aangel452 to do it that way the resin is better applied in a base layer to stabalize the flower and then gently brushed on the flower by hand to preserve the shape

[@baileywalter7201]

Ive tried to do fresh flowers before so this is all very helpful

[@animegirlmania]

What type of stages do you mean?( newbie here)

[@septemberlindsey8837]

I really liked the fresh Queen Anne"s Lace

[@rune3420]

me too!

[@moxiedawn4370]

The fresh Queen Anne's Lace turned out very nice.

[@barbarabachner4078]

I agree! Of the 6 pieces, the fresh Queen Ann's Lace was my favorite!

[@goddessvamplou]

agreed!

[@mischa2643]

Very little liquid in the flower heads of Queen Anne’s lace/Yarrow/wild carrot. They have fairly woody stems and chunky tuberous roots that hold a good deal of water.

[@ReneeMolina63]

Agree

[@Corolrose1218]

The fresh, Queen Anne’s lace is my favorite.

[@lynaehandley3460]

This would be so cool to do with your wedding bouquet!

[@thatfijiwatergirl]

She did this and it turned out beautiful!

[@shannenlibres2365]

@@thatfijiwatergirl could I possibly pay her if ever I want mine or a friend's done too?

[@angieharvey6640]

Did you use just a regular epoxy or a special kind

[@1997gabryela]

I'm actually doing it, my soon-to-be husband wanted to keep it forever, so we decided to preserve it in resin

[@MariaAgnesQuinn]

Mine’s a bit bittersweet… lost my wife this year and I want to do it with her favourite coloured rose as a gift to my mother in law. Glad some people have been doing comparisons like this before I go making horrific choices when everyone’s already sad

[@leslieblonke4326]

Have you tried preserving them in silica first? Like the forever flowers. They look fresh for years, but since it removes moisture they may retain their color and integrity better then fresh :)

[@altr3777]

Silica is my favorite method so far. Especially for flowers with a lot of depth like roses

[@coinage8356]

You also dont have to press the flowers with silica.

[@dotcassilles1488]

There is also a powder you can buy that makes potpourri dry, i think its called orris root, not sure of spelling.

[@Mithreniel]

Just please don't breathe in the silica dust! Silica dust can create a very serious autoimmune response in the lungs. Always wear a mask when using and be careful of makeup products, especially powderd that contain it.

[@chelseajackman7730]

I've never found silica to be helpful. It divots the petals like a golf ball and turns them dark ugly brown. I've followed all the directions and still my most beautiful flowers, roses included, were ruined. 😭

[@Betterworldforyou.]

I admire your enthusiasm and liveliness of presentation. Please continue you love your work we All learning from you . Thank you from Australia 🇦🇺.

[@zarrinelenjoseph]

Could you give us an update like maybe after a month on the fresh flower? I am just curious to know will they stay the same colour or will they change. Yah. If you could. Love your videos.

[@ArtsyMadwoman]

Yes definitely! The Rose has already turned much more brown since I finished this video 😬

[@loveitloveit122]

@@ArtsyMadwoman I wonder if you could spray them with something before you put them in resin, I think they use to do that w roses, the long stemmed ones🤔😁 love your work, just subbed💖

[@williamdavies_ewill]

How about a time lapse? A picture a month for 6 months?

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

@@ArtsyMadwoman can you put a glossy top coat on fresh flowers?

[@tajniwolf]

If there's still a significant amount of moisture in something organic, it's likely going to slowly decompose.. even encased in resin. So it's likely going to be more brown and icky looking as time goes on.

[@coffeegirlct]

You want to use a super slow curing resin, because they produce the least amount of heat during the cure. You should be able to use heartier blossoms with a slow cure resin with minimal discoloration. You could also dry the blooms in silica sand (crystal cat litter that’s been made super fine). The microwave dryer cooks your flowers too which is why they lose color, not because of moisture content. Cilicia sand will draw the moisture out in a short period of time, while preserving the color and structure of the bloom.

[@missbeaussie]

Yeah a dehydrater makes more sense than a microwave.

[@donnadecicco]

you got me started with experimenting with flowers , I got different results, red roses turned yellow towards the middle, the edges stayed red, the leaves stayed green., a few turned brown. Marigolds the orange stayed orange, the center stayed yellow but part of it brown. the wax begonia turned greenish yellow, coleus I got mixed results, some kept their color. I tried drying coleus in silica, it stripped the color, small flowers , also little flowers..same thing I also had some that turned brown and oozed sticky junk out from the side. You should start a facebook group where we could upload photos of our experiments. I put many on instagram. The fresh flowers may continue to change colors so please follow up in a week or two

[@mischa2643]

I *LOVE* the big dried flower square!! I’d do a backsplash or chair rail or the shower wall in my daughter’s bathroom in a stinking heartbeat!

[@susanwalton5273]

The fresh queen Anne's lace is gorgeous. 😊

[@jannastrandli3644]

Love, I have noticed that You Don’t use a mask or glowes when You work with resin. You are slowly poisoning yourself and it can lead to serious illness. Please protect yourself and only work in a well ventilated room.

[@sparkles5998]

I came here to ask the same thing! Please, please wear a mask and gloves. You might not be able to smell it, but that doesn't mean the fumes aren't there. Please protect your precious self so we can keep enjoying your talent!

[@rosanaprice8793]

@@LucienDeSilver I thought the same thing for her safety too and ours as we learn to use. I have health issues working don't want more! Thks conformation.

[@kathytaylor6447]

True. I thought I was having an allergic reaction but finally figured out after this last time it was giving me a chemical burn on my face and eyes. I puffed up like a blowfish and my face peeled like I had a sunburn. I couldn't smell it either so I thought it was harmless. I have since learned my lesson the painful way.

[@judyvanselous8796]

Janna Strandli thanks for that.

[@mebearcreations]

Kathy Taylor yikes! That seems a pretty aggressive reaction 😳 When I worked with resin, I had my table next to the open balcony door and left the door open until the resin was cured. And I wore gloves, but that was manly because I have psoriasis and therefore know how sensitive my skin is. I’ll look up more info on how to stay safe. Thanks for the warning!

[@jennycrafts3786]

I like how all the colors from the fresh flowers came out

[@TomokoAbe_]

but the fresh flowers will turn brown in the resin...I tried that years ago.

[@princessaria]

Tomoko Abe She’s talking about the fresh flowers after they were put in resin.

[@bribri3069]

K J yea sometimes they start turning brown after awhile even within the resin

[@princessaria]

The Ururun User ohhh I see.

[@acadiestudio]

Me too! I prefer fresh flowers came out best!

[@hkreations5108]

If you still have the dried v/s the fresh ones, it would be interesting to see what each looks like now.

[@shafanaokta473]

Up✊

[@miranda1113]

They look beautiful!! I learned that over time they tend to yellow and look gross. I prefer dried flowers even though the initial result is prettier with fresh. They just don't hold up over time

[@elexiscraig9407]

Should totally do a quick video of that the fresh looks like now several months later. I'm interested in the color longevity, they look nice as is but I'd love to see how they hold up

[@bloodlacerose1688]

Have you ever tried to spray clear coat on the fresh flowers before the resin. I saw someone do that and they didn't turn brown from what I remember. Hope you give it a try. Thank-you for sharing. Have a very lovely day!!!

[@jessiecarey7311]

Do you know what type of spray?

[@bloodlacerose1688]

@@jessiecarey7311 I believe it is called "Clear coat" by Krylon, it is just a lacquer spray (I think). I use it to seal my art work. Hope this helps. Sorry it took so long to answer I couldn't get the message system to work so I had to go into my history to find the video and answer you that way. Have a great day!

[@debbiewhite8339]

I just ordered a bunch of supplies to make some resin pieces. Since I am on lockdown, as are many of us, I thought I would start a new hobby. I stumbled upon your site when I was researching how to dry flowers. First of all...you are adorable! Second, you just made me so excited to start this new hobby. Having you as a resource, is comforting to me. I am one of the fortunate ones, I am getting paid while I am out of work, so I thought maybe making something to cheer people up would be nice, while keeping busy. Wish me luck!

[@HulaMami10]

Maybe it’s just me... I like both. Even though the color changes I like the fresh flowers transformation

[@jillyannlovesjack1933]

I definitely loved the fresh Queen Anne's Lace more! Not only were the colors more vibrant, but just the way it fit into the mold for more of a 3-D depth came out really awesome. It would be nice to make some with Baby's Breath, too, and maybe two other similar types (or leaves, ferns, etc...) to make a set of 4. Gorgeous, Dahhhling!

[@fileani]

I don't have the money for doing these, BUT I love your channel! You have such a nice personality and you're always in such a good mood that it is a pleasure to watch you doing these. I really enjoy your videos 😊 🌸

[@rachaelstylist]

If you drink alcohol you do. Just stop drinking.

[@yasbe554]

If you add a little bit of blue / purple to your resin mix it might help with the colour and also with the aging of the resin . I learned that doing nails as acrylic and gel both have a blue or purple tone to it as it becomes yellow when it cures (or ages for acrylics ) Hope that's helpful 😊 also great video and positioning of the flowers !!

[@mariashippam6546]

Thank you for showing us the difference. They were interesting results. My favourite was the fresh lace flower I thought looked amazing, but also the diamond edge coaster looked beautiful. Absolutely love your channel ❤️ x

[@calebtemple1253]

I love the look of the fresh Queen Anne's Lace! That one was my favorite out of the batch💙

[@mandiemorris8016]

Can I tell you, I have learned so much from watching your videos. I am a newbie newbie. Just learning as I go. I love the dried flowers better than fresh. With the exception of the fresh queen Ann’s lace. The fresh really was “wow”. My son found a 4 leaf clover so hopefully I can preserve it. Your work is flipping amazing ❤️!!

[@estherllanos7892]

I'm new to this kind of craft. I was planning to put resin to my newly bloomed tulips, but I was in doubt so I found your video and you have a very interesting observation. Thank you. You're a big help💐

[@mzzvixen4000]

I want to know if you can do a rose in a snow globe shape, I would love to be able to keep some of the roses I get that way, and don't like it as much when they are pressed flat.

[@tracymustin194]

A wood turning guy did it ...and you can but its a pain

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

She’s done other flowers in that way 💖

[@Faby07aleixo]

try to hang the flower upside-down to dry it out

[@BelleFlower15]

I've seen people use silica gel beads to dry the flowers out without flattening them, then putting them in resin that way.

[@altr3777]

You can buy really fine silica and put it in a little storage container to dry out the rose in its original state. I never had any come out poorly using this method

[@christinachourma]

I love that you love flowers! Keep on creating 'cause I would love to see more of your creative work! Beautiful Mrs. Artsy Madwoman!

[@valeriedurant-byrdsong4786]

Ok the smaller pink one, I so love love love it, and want that mold please tell me what you got it. Beautiful Job.

[@valeriedurant-byrdsong4786]

Ok I think I put this in the wrong place if sorry

[@sexyladyakb]

The first one .. Imagine those old school 80s showers with the clear fat tile brick things with these flowers in them 😍

[@denise508jdm]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED the fresh Queen Anne's Lace!! Much better version than the dried. The dried rose was prettier and the other flower was gorgeous! I LOVE the mold with the faceted edges! Love ALL your videos! Keep on recording!

[@blakelycreative3171]

Very interesting results. I think the air bubbles add to the overall look. Thanks for sharing your project.

[@666mbp]

First great video! I'm new to resin & wanted to do a Rose skull for my daughter....this helped immensely! Now, you are my favorite instructor! Beautiful, your hair, makeup & personality are just stunning! I hung on every word! Thank you!

[@saberlilly101]

In the curing process resin heats up from the chemical reaction, this chemical reaction could be hot enough it heats the flowers and partially cooks them, turning them yellow and brown in the resin. I feel like a low thermal resin might have a better chance at preserving fresh flowers. My 2 cents anyway. :)

[@princessaria]

Yes, another youtuber did it this way. It still discolored slightly but far less than any other method.

[@jaxjeanne]

Girl, your spirit is lovely! I have recently failed at just drying flowers but have also wanted to experiment with resin. You have sparked a desire in me to mix the both and see what happens. Looking forward to more vids!!

[@CT-yo7ff]

I love the faceted edges!

[@annac6066]

thank you for this video. i am new to resin casting, really wanted to try casting around a beautiful orchid and was tempted to just try it w/ a real flower til i saw your video. I had a feeling the colors in a real flower, and moisture wouldn''t work great, and SO glad I didn't waste the time, supplies, and energy. I'm very grateful for your video. super excited about all the cool ways I can be creative w/ resin casting and love watching videos like yours that show WHY things don't work, instead of just saying "don't do this" . thanks again. great work.

[@hollowillow]

the fresh Queen Anne's lace was my absolute favorite! so gorgeous

[@zapdawg]

Hi and thank you. My daughter and my wife are the artsy and I'm the computer brains and mechanical backup for their crafts. I find how to do things and get the stuff and knowledge to make it happen. They do the design (which I suck at). Your education is excellent and we will be leaning on you to help us learn this craft. We had our first pour just today and the grand kids 8 and 11 had a blast. So we are excited to see the results. So again thank you.

[@janeaparis]

I like dried best, however the fresh has a strange feel to it -- like life frozen in plastic.

[@johvie]

I suppose because it’s life frozen in plastic?

[@janeaparis]

@@johvie Funny bonk bonk. We need to buy you some resin for your comments. Ha ha. :)

[@keithbrowning7520]

I loved the dried ones. The coaster molds are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent. I love how you speed up the video so it is not boring.

[@laurenbelle6760]

I feel like the completely preserve the fresh flowers you’d have to completely cover them in resin and not have any part sticking out

[@largeautomobile]

I cant believe that wasn't common sense... if a fresh flower with moisture inside it is exposed to air, it will speed the decomposition process. if it's fully encased in resin it most likely could prevent it from aging, degrading, & browning. what a waste of a video.

[@mayragonzalez6680]

ania common sense is not that common 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@mayragonzalez6680]

I agree

[@denise508jdm]

If common sense were common everyone would have it! LOL

[@christinakourousiapkou8043]

@@largeautomobile have you tried that and it worked? I previously used fresh flowers, covered them in resin (as the back of my phone case) and they turned to brown and yellow. no part of them was sticking out. my phone case was completely ruined.

[@busymakingthings2329]

That large square, the more pink one, the dried one is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@gail8834]

Where the air bubbles are may rot. So a good idea is to add some resin in first, then the flower and finally the rest of the resin.

[@judyjacobson9650]

She did that.

[@justinkaboutit7047]

Thank you! This is why they browned, the air has to be completely sealed off immediately! Or else the process of rot starts which is also when a flower looses moisture,

[@gail8834]

@@justinkaboutit7047 What if you paint the resin on first, then put it in a partially filled mold before adding the rest. All organic things will eventually rot, even in resin. I have some dried beans and corn stuff and even that went bad. They are old! I just want to see it done and see how long it lasts. Ok..... now the important investment. A pressure pot. That will push the air out. Look at Nick Zammeti and Peter Brown. They have used a pressure pot to get air out of resin projects. I think one of them even tried to do a resin/fresh flower resin project.

[@chicka1415]

Thata exactly what she did tho? Did we watch the same video or?

[@RoorAlbin]

Just Ink About It its not rot, its discolouration bc resin heats up and it slightly cooked the fresh flower. Bc fresh flowers still have water/moist in them that is what gets cooked. Dry flowers dont have that anymore, why it stays the same colour all throughout

[@MadebyMeche]

YES! That is the most beautiful coaster I have ever seen. That's what I was screaming at you when you reveled it. I need that coaster mold and the flower is perfect in it. Also, the dried Queen Anne's Lace is so beautiful. I must try this!

[@mrsanonymous414]

I dried and kept the roses my boyfriend has gave me. Two vases now. Would love to preserve them without crushing them

[@feli3236]

I truly appreciate you. My grandfather just passed away 🥺 & I took some flowers from his funeral. I wanted to have something that meant something and well keep his memory. I’m working my way to do exactly this. I’ve seen your other videos about adding a photos so I plan to add photos & dry flowers. It’s so beautiful. I just ordered my flower press & im rushing before the flowers die. But you have made it easier. I plan to give some as gifts for Christmas so thank you!! You have made my life a little bit easier.

[@amandaa8472]

I liked the dried ones, but I actually prefer the fresh versions.

[@kichi47]

Dried will last a long time though :)

[@sarahmorley1031]

This is the first video of yours I've come across and I'm OBSESSED. I can't wait to binge watch all your other videos. They all look beautiful, the dried lizzy coaster is my fav! Well done you xxx

[@mistywhite9128]

So I actually loved the fresh rose and the fresh Queen Anne lace.

[@kathywhite5411]

So beautiful! They definitely NOT a waste of your resin! Simply Gorgeous!

[@shattonzubieta9533]

What brand of resin are you using? I love how it looks!!

[@anne-mareeholden6725]

Yesterday. So close yet so far. Discovered this video yesterday (floral design is my thing) and I may or may not have binge watched most of your videos since then. 🤪 You've inspired me to start working with resin!

[@kellycaufield]

You crack me up. You're so awesome! Thank you for all your how to videos. Your resin projects are beautiful! I heard that applying Mod Podge to all parts of the flower before putting in resin works well.

[@emilyelephantcheese]

I'm not really a regular KZbin user. I came specifically to learn how to preserve flowers in resin and I am immediately HOOKED on your videos! I am gonna DO this thing, but first I have to binge watch all your vids. 😉

[@LiLi-nm9qx]

How long do you wait to press the flower into the resin after pouring it into the mould? Do you always wait 5 hours till adding the second layer? Thanking you 🌸🌸

[@amethyst1826]

The Queen Anne's Lace 'firework' is sooooooo BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@Lousidity]

I don't know how KZbin got me here, but for once the algorithm brought me something nice.

[@panderzbananderz9320]

Lol This is the first video of yours I've ever seen. Your natural curiosity and wondering on camera are hilarious and endearing. Don't ever lose this! The resin work is beautiful. Great video production. Thanks for posting.

[@renegadelove3]

In my humble opinion...and I've never done any of this...soooo, I think if you immersed the flower entirely, it might work. On those ones that turned yellow, the back of the flower was exposed. If it was cut off from all oxygen, therefore all decay? I think possibly that's why the queen anne's lace worked?

[@stillhuntre55]

I think the issue is also that the rose, even if encased entirely, is inside that resin with not only moisture (inside the petals) and some air (mirco-bubbles), but with all the normal, natural microorganisms that live on and in the petals of the flower (just like we have organisms living in our eyelashes, etc). With tiny pockets of air, inherent moisture and organisms still present, I believe you get what forensic scientists call "closed container decomposition"

[@uselesswriting3092]

Regardless of being fully immersed or not, if they’ve got water in them (which if they’re “fresh,” they do) they will wilt and brown anyways.

[@sumayyahhomeschool5650]

Resin also heats up as it cures, I think this is what's causing the rapid damage to the flowers. I've seen some people have success with fresh flowers if they use resins that have low curing heats. Granted, I dont know if they stayed looking fresh weeks after the project...

[@tassibee]

I'm going to try freezing first and see if that preserves the colour. But tbh, this I one of the first resin videos that I'm ever watching, so I can learn and get my creative juices flowing and thank you because this is a great video 👍 those dried flowers turned out beautiful and I'm going to make some for my mom. So very pretty and sweet. This is another awesome hobby to have

[@AnalisaLove1986]

Fresh Queen Ann's lace is actually my fav!

[@marlenevalle1425]

I love all the beautiful things you make with flowers. I Have one that I bought years ago made with Christmas candy.

[@kashhause6362]

Okay the square one reminds me of a tile soooo would you be able to use these as tiles? Like behind a sink or in the shower 🤔

[@venusangelique6913]

Omg first video I’ve seen of yours! Subscribed automatically. My Taurus sun is LIVING for this. Edit: quality wholesome content I can watch on self care days! Thank you

[@JostleQueen]

i've been watching for literally 10 seconds and ur already adorable ;-;

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

OMGosh! Thanks so much for sharing your experiment. I never knew you could handle a fresh rose so much and get such a lovely flattened piece. Definitely gonna try drying some of my roses flattened when they're in bloom again. Love the Queen Anne's lace too, dry and fresh! From my perspective - laptop screen - the fresh rose is still pretty, like a fresh rose that started out yellow. But, yes, the dry roses are prettier. I can hardly wait for the tiny blooming weeds in our side-back yard to come back this summer. They should work well like the Queen Anne's lace, dry or fresh. Many are purple & some are yellow. The yellow blooms ought to be interesting, to say the least. I'm wondering how to avoid the air bubbles once you insert the flowers, dry or fresh. The dry flower examples have tiny bubbles and the fresh flowers have really big bubbles. Have to tell you, I LOVE how you have strung the white lights in the background. If only I had some wall space to do that. Mine are covered with shelves.

[@gayleleier8115]

Now I know what I am going to do with my granddaughter's boquets of flowers from a special boyfriend that have been sitting in vases - dried - on top of my knick knack cabinet for the last 5 years. They will be beautiful collected and combined in resin,.

[@rebeccavanrooyen1641]

Gayle Leier did you finish this project? im trying to do the exact thing! what products did you use?

[@gayleleier8115]

​@@rebeccavanrooyen1641 you can find me under [e-mail] . Unfortunately I am a terrible procrastanator. So far I have bought ALUMINITE HIGH GLOSS CLEAR casting resin. Make sure you get clear. First time I got white but will find something to do with that later. Have watched many videos and have a plan. Will find a form that I want to use - either those silicone bake forms or :????. Something that will hold all the flowers I want to put into one piece. Pour in maybe half full - push in flowers and weight them down. Let dry overnight. Then the next day pour in another bath that will cover the flowers. Should get to that next week if you want to wait that long. Have to finish trimming the lemon tree and planting the rest of the garden. Keep in touch and we will compare notes. Gayle On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 9:07 AM KZbin wrote:

[@supergirlsadventure6700]

The fresh weren’t terrible but the dried were definitely better

[@rosecross6676]

Except the lace omgg pretty fresh

[@meganfreeman3583]

@@rosecross6676 fresh lace was definitely better

[@imperfect-creations.]

With ten thousand bubbles .

[@larynilsamedina5308]

They all look so great....I guess it just depends on what colors you are looking for.....I have so many ideas for how I want to use this technique...thanks for the inspiration

[@Tempestlaina]

Just found your channel, already loving it, and I must say, I love rain, so the rain sound in the background was kinda cool too ;)

[@corrosioncat]

I loved the fresh rose! I think it has a vintage and sorta haunting vibe to it. I dig! Very much so.

[@callummandragore9004]

Thank you for the video:) Have you ever tried preserving mushrooms in resin?

[@andraonline26]

Ive had this video in my Watch Later for a while now and I'm so glad I finally watched it. This is my first video of yours and I just wanted to say you're hilarious!! I am DEFINITELY subscribing!!

[@rachelsyrup]

I quite liked the result of the fresh flowers, still. The shimmer rose looked like gold, and the queen anne's lace looked really pink.

[@kichi47]

Dried will last a long time though :)

[@nadegearaujo5464]

Thank you! This vídeo answered all my questions about dried versus fresher flowers art.

[@jessicakay3175]

You're my spirit animal. I love your energy, your work, and your hair! Did you do it? What color is it? I need ittttt. Lol.

[@jocelynmaffin3617]

you are so funny and I feel like I found a kindred crafty person - glad I found you in a random search for info on DIY resin!

[@Hwoman1123]

I felt like crying while she was deconstructing the fresh ones

[@picklesworld7112]

This was the first video I watched of yours and I'm subscribed! I can really tell how much you appreciate flowers by this video. You're talented and this was super interesting! I think the fresh flower that looked like fire works was the best. Keep it up and I'm excited to watch more :)

[@pinkmej]

Oh my God the Queen Anne's Lace is killing me! Sooo.. if you got a minute I have a little story for you. I'm silly like that😘 Bizarre how I found your Channel. I have actually had an obsession with flowers for a very long time. I have had jewelry making supplies for years, I used to own a store and ya know, was going to make jewelry to! Yea, never had time! Ever! Fast forward to today, I still have all of the stuff. It was just something I could never get rid of trust me I've heard it from everyone why do you still have that? So NOW, I still have no time, however I buy flowers all the time! When they mark them down at my grocery that's right next to me, I think the girl that works there actually does it on purpose for flowers that she knows I would like LOL, We've become friends😉 .. I buy them all the time because I hate to see beautiful things get discounted or thrown away! Now, even if I have to stay up until 2 or 3 in the morning, I always take the flowers, after they have dried out, and put them in containers. I have so so many! And I mean like tie-dye flowers 2 beautiful roses just all kinds of stuff! Because I just keep thinking in my head I am going to do something with these with resin! I am! I am! I'm not getting rid of them! Never never! 😆 I take great care to make sure that every piece of a flower is just so! ... Okay that being said, I never have talked about this to anyone. I just kind of do it. Well I mean the girl at the grocery .. I said I would like to make things out of them once I think, but that's all. So Today while I was cleaning I just kept thinking about it and trying to figure in my mind what else I need to do it, where I need to get molds and different things. So I stopped cleaning to take a break.. I pick up my phone .. turn KZbin on.. annnnd 💥 YOU'RE RIGHT THERE! 🤔 That beautiful blue hair, which I'm drawn to because mine is different colors every time I blink and I don't care that I'm 46 no one knows that. Oops. Anyways, and your fairy lights! 😍😇 I read the description and was like wait a minute WHAT?! I started wondering if I was thinking but talking out loud and just didn't know it and my phone heard me lol .. because nothing, and I mean NOTHING in 15 YEARS of watching KZbin, has EVER come up like this. I have a thousand times over, told myself that I need to look it up, find out how it's done or if I can even do it, ya know that kind of thing, and never have. So I turn the video on and it's like your me 20 years ago with darker hair LOL and way way better make up! I always thought I was a fairy and I'm pretty sure I'm going to prove that to myself this year and I'm proud of it!😂 SO ... it's almost like you have been sent to me by the Goddess of Creativity for this New Year to give me the push I needed to get it started! I truly think it's something my soul needs right now. I absolutely adore you ,you are fabulous! I am going to go back and watch every video! I already subscribed and turned on all the notifications, so I'm set! You do a great job and are very detailed! That's awesome for people like me that need that instruction! And I know sometimes people need to hear that! so, thank you for taking your time to read my little story... I've gotten into that for some reason to over the past couple weeks, oh well. You are fabulous and I cannot wait to go watch all your other videos! Happy New Year ! Loads of Love to ya! ❤ A Kindred Spirit You Didn't Know You Had. 😘 I'm also a bit on the silly side in case you didn't notice.🤦‍♀️ 😘

[@Mithreniel]

Take care of yourself and follow all safety precautions, always wear a mask and gloves when working with resin and or powders/dusts of all types, even glass be safe with it, even if you cannot smell them they can be offgassing (the resins). Mariaela on Etsy and others make beautiful glass pendants that are so inspiring! =) Take care of yourself and Mother Earth and enjoy your journey! =)

[@NorahIK]

I love the transparency the dried flowers have, and the structure the resh ones have.

[@victoriajean586]

Wouldn't the stem that's still exposed to the air have a factor in it's turning brown? Is it possible to do it in a deeper mold?!

[@Prymelady]

That was my thought exactly. It had to have some type of effect on it. Air would be allowed inside.

[@LISLOVESTRUTH]

I thought so too... Because the one that was totally submerged fared much better...

[@CarlottaHall]

I agree. Leaving the fresh flowers exposed to air will cause them to whither and start dying with or without the resin.

[@uselesswriting3092]

They’d all brown and decay anyways, regardless of whether or not they’re enclosed in resin.

[@victoriajean586]

@@uselesswriting3092 but without oxygen entering, how would the decaying process take place?

[@ltlwlwl5057]

You are a beautiful person. Our country needs your bright light right now. Keep sweet!

[@susankisner465]

I agree with you on which we’re best. My question to you as a fellow artist that works with resin is, “where are your gloves??!!??”

[@ArtsyMadwoman]

Haha I knooow! I usually have them but I ran out & had to get this video done 😩 I go through gloves too fast

[@dotcassilles1488]

One of my school friends is allergic to glove material latex, i just assumed you were 2

[@erink476]

@@dotcassilles1488 you can get gloves made of other things. They're a little more expensive, but they still exist

[@margarethendricks1691]

Wild Wicked Woman!! 1st time viewing. Awesome! I will avidly watch daily!

[@remjoli]

I recently found your channel and I love your work!! I was wondering if it’s possible to cast fake (plastic) flowers in resin or if they’d just melt?

[@MelissaScheetz]

I love your channel. I am new to resin...about 6 months in...and I learn so much from you and also love your makeup!

[@pikaboubou]

Has anyone just considered dipping flowers in resin, then just hanging them upside down to cure? Then it could just be as thin layer over the flower, and not overheat. Then after that you could put the already resin coated flower in another resin project.

[@shirleybender]

Thank you for sharing! Lovely sweet Coasters!!! BTW... your skin is flawless!

[@teestjulian]

Fresh... They're yellow, but look like they're supposed to be.

[@kichi47]

Dried will last a long time though :)

[@larklazuli2677]

The dried ones were so pretty!!! But yeah the Queen Anne’s lace was for sure an exception. The fresh one stayed so vivid and purpley.

[@cainsholisticapothecary4083]

How can you stop the bubbles from staying? I’m an herbalist and would love to do this

[@rosecross6676]

Get a heat gun

[@frusstom]

Rose Cross what does a heat gun do to help? The bubbles really bothered me and I don’t want to have the same problem.