The Process

Preserving Nature's Beauty: The Art of Creating Jewelry with Flowers

Nature's beauty is fleeting, but with the art of resin jewelry making, it can be captured and preserved indefinitely. The process of transforming delicate flowers into stunning jewelry pieces is a fascinating blend of artistry and science. Let's explore how professional artisans meticulously preserve flowers and incorporate them into resin jewelry, creating wearable works of art.

Harvesting and Preparation

  1. Selecting the Perfect Blooms: The process begins with carefully selecting fresh flowers at their peak beauty. Each bloom is chosen for its color, shape, and texture, ensuring that it will translate beautifully into jewelry. The artist picks most of the flowers on hikes around the bay area, as well as from her own garden in San Francisco.

  2. Drying and Pressing: Once selected, the flowers are delicately dried and pressed to remove excess moisture and flatten them for easier embedding in resin. This step is crucial for preserving the flowers' natural shape and color.

Creating the Resin Base

  1. Mixing Resin: Resin is a versatile and durable material that serves as the foundation for preserving the flowers. Artisans mix resin with a hardening agent, creating a clear, glossy base that will encase the flowers and protect them from damage.

  2. Pouring and Layering: The prepared resin is poured into molds or bezels in thin layers, allowing each layer to cure before adding the next. This process creates a depth effect, enhancing the visual appeal of the final piece.

Embedding the Flowers

  1. Arranging with Care: With the resin base prepared, artisans delicately arrange the dried flowers on top, ensuring each petal is positioned to showcase its natural beauty. This step requires precision and patience to achieve the desired aesthetic.

  2. Sealing and Protecting: Once the flowers are arranged to perfection, additional layers of resin are poured over them to encapsulate and protect them from environmental factors such as moisture and UV light. This sealing process ensures the longevity of the preserved flowers.

Finishing Touches

  1. Sanding and Polishing: After the resin has fully cured, the jewelry pieces undergo meticulous sanding and polishing to achieve a smooth, glass-like finish. This step enhances the clarity of the resin and brings out the vibrancy of the preserved flowers.

  2. Setting and Mounting: The finished resin pieces are carefully set into metal bezels or frames, completing the transformation from delicate blooms to wearable art. This final step adds an elegant touch to the jewelry, ready to be admired and cherished.

The End Result: Wearable Works of Art

The process of creating resin jewelry with preserved flowers is a labor of love, requiring skill, creativity, and attention to detail. Each piece is a testament to the beauty of nature, frozen in time and transformed into a wearable masterpiece. Whether adorned with delicate blossoms or vibrant petals, resin jewelry allows us to carry a piece of nature's splendor with us wherever we go, reminding us of the timeless allure of the natural world.