[Fey]

Hi! I’m trying to cast dried roses in resin and I did a test yesterday because it’s my first time doing this. A problem I’m encountering is that, since my rose is upside down, there was some air trapped in between the petals. Is there a way to avoid this?

Thank you!
Fey

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Fey,

You might do better by dipping the rose in resin, then allowing it to cure upright. This will seal bubbles out. Then, use the rose in your casting.

[Monica]

I am a first timer trying to get into making resin projects for gift giving. I would like to make a paper weight or coasters from flowers that I have dried from my son’s wedding. I would love recommendations on which resin to use. I can only mess it up a few times as I have limited flowers from the wedding. I am so confused which resin kit to order. Also should I purchase a release spray for molds? Any help appreciated.

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Monica,

For casting, the Resin Obsession super clear resin works very well. You can find it in several sizes in our store here:
https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/resin/resin-obsession-super-clear-resin

I always recommend using a mold release for all types of resin molds. We have several in our store here as well: https://shop.resinobsession.com/collections/tools-and-supplies/mold-release . The Petrolease mold release on that page is my favorite for plastic and silicone molds.

[Katherine Swift]

We have a few articles on using flowers in resin too: https://www.resinobsession.com/tag/drying-flowers/

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