Permanent Flower Charms
A mindful DIY project to create beautiful, long-lasting flower charms using resin. Perfect for those looking to cherish memories through handcrafted keepsakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 charm
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Dried or pressed small flowers and petals
- Clear casting resin or UV resin
- Silicone molds or metal bezels
- Mixing cups and wooden stir sticks
- Fine-point tweezers
- Small gloves and a dust mask
- A toothpick or pin
- Isopropyl alcohol in a small spray bottle
- Small jump rings and necklace chains or earring hooks
- Soft cloth or microfiber towel
- A UV lamp (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your flowers by pressing or drying them until they feel crisp and thin.
- Clean your workspace and gather everything within reach.
- Mix the resin according to the maker’s instructions.
- Pour a thin base layer into the mold or bezel.
- Place your flower pieces with tweezers.
- Spray the resin surface lightly with isopropyl alcohol if you see small bubbles.
- Add a second thin resin layer to encapsulate the flowers.
- Cure the piece according to the resin type you use.
- Demold carefully once fully cured.
- Finish edges and add hardware.
Notes
Store charms flat in a padded box away from direct sunlight. Use UV-resistant resin for better color retention.
Find it online: https://www.cozyhandsdiy.com/permanent-flower-charms/