One of the popular crafts that seem to keep people busy for hours is preserved flower jewelery. It might take a long time but the end results are well worth the effort. The main ingredient is liquid resin which is easily available from hobby and craft stores. It usually comes in two different bottles that need to be mixed together and the end result is a glutinous liquid. This is something those seeking accessible luxury can really take advantage of.
One such company that will make these items is Shpangle Jewelery and they are located in Hinckley in the United Kingdom. Fortunately they have a website where one can place ones order or browse through their catalog. They have being trading for seven years and specialize in preserving different items and making them into timeless jewelery.
They are also able to preserve photos, fabric as well as hair or any item that has sentimental value. Many people have requested that confetti from their wedding be preserved as well as bouquets. Each piece that is made will be unique as they all made by hand. The process takes about one week as each piece is sourced, the resin in mixed and pored and then left to harden for seven days. It will then be drilled and filed ensuring that it will be smooth, beautiful and one of a kind.
In order to dry the flowers before setting it in resin one will need to cut the leaves and excess stem off. In a small air tight container fill about an inch with a silica powder, it has the appearance of salt and is sometimes referred to as silica gel. Put the flower in the container and close the lid. Leave for about five days so that all the moisture can be removed. Alternatively one can place the flower in the container upside down and completely cover it, putting it inside a microwave for about 5 minutes.
These weights are generally about one and a quarter inches in height and three inches in diameter and have a flat base. The square ones are about three inches by three inches and about one inch in height. It can be either lying flat on the surface or standing upright depending on the person's preference.
Add the two bottles of resin to a mold or a plastic cup and always follow the instructions. Stir carefully for the time allocated and leave to one side. Spray the inside of the mold with a mold release spray, this will just make it a little easier when removing the flower cast.
Fill the mold half full with the resin and quickly insert the flower. Use a toothpick to maneuver the petals into the resin and to help remove any air bubbles that will appear. Try to avoid too much handling of the flower. Fill the mold and set aside and allow hardening preferably over night.
The following day it can be popped it out of the container. One can then customize it into a preserved flower jewelery piece. It is guaranteed to last a life time and can be passed down from generation to generation.
One such company that will make these items is Shpangle Jewelery and they are located in Hinckley in the United Kingdom. Fortunately they have a website where one can place ones order or browse through their catalog. They have being trading for seven years and specialize in preserving different items and making them into timeless jewelery.
They are also able to preserve photos, fabric as well as hair or any item that has sentimental value. Many people have requested that confetti from their wedding be preserved as well as bouquets. Each piece that is made will be unique as they all made by hand. The process takes about one week as each piece is sourced, the resin in mixed and pored and then left to harden for seven days. It will then be drilled and filed ensuring that it will be smooth, beautiful and one of a kind.
In order to dry the flowers before setting it in resin one will need to cut the leaves and excess stem off. In a small air tight container fill about an inch with a silica powder, it has the appearance of salt and is sometimes referred to as silica gel. Put the flower in the container and close the lid. Leave for about five days so that all the moisture can be removed. Alternatively one can place the flower in the container upside down and completely cover it, putting it inside a microwave for about 5 minutes.
These weights are generally about one and a quarter inches in height and three inches in diameter and have a flat base. The square ones are about three inches by three inches and about one inch in height. It can be either lying flat on the surface or standing upright depending on the person's preference.
Add the two bottles of resin to a mold or a plastic cup and always follow the instructions. Stir carefully for the time allocated and leave to one side. Spray the inside of the mold with a mold release spray, this will just make it a little easier when removing the flower cast.
Fill the mold half full with the resin and quickly insert the flower. Use a toothpick to maneuver the petals into the resin and to help remove any air bubbles that will appear. Try to avoid too much handling of the flower. Fill the mold and set aside and allow hardening preferably over night.
The following day it can be popped it out of the container. One can then customize it into a preserved flower jewelery piece. It is guaranteed to last a life time and can be passed down from generation to generation.
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