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The Art of Creation: A Peek Behind the Scenes

bySweta JainAccepts orders from Bengaluru & across IndiaStarts from250 per pieceView full gallery

Ever wonder how fragile petals or fleeting moments turn into a solid keepsake? This is a look into my workspace where I turn memories into art, layer by layer.

The magic starts here. This video shows the very first step of varmala preservation: carefully dismantling the garland and preparing each individual flower for the drying process. This step is crucial to ensure the petals keep their shape and color.

A satisfying look at the process of creating a varmala preservation frame. Here, I am carefully placing the dried flowers, adding the couple's photo, and sealing it all with the final layer of clear, glossy resin.

This is how I create the iconic look of the Triveni Sangam. I pour two different colors of resin to mimic the meeting of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, carefully blending them to create a natural flow.

Here is a tutorial on how I upcycled old resin t-light holders into a unique, photo-changeable frame. It's a great way to give an old piece a new purpose and a new story.

A calming video of me arranging dried flowers for a calendar plaque. Each tiny flower and leaf is placed with tweezers to create a beautiful and balanced floral design before the resin is poured.

A quick tutorial on making trendy floral resin pendants. I share a few tips, like using UV resin for a non-yellowing top coat and ensuring your flowers are completely dry before you begin.

The final steps of creating the Maha Kumbh keepsake. In this video, I am adding the preserved Ganga Jal into the river channels I created, a delicate process that brings the whole piece together.

A behind-the-scenes look at a large bulk order. This is part of the process of making 100 baptism favors, showing the demoulded pieces ready for their finishing touches.

This video shows the process of repairing a broken floral clock that was sent to me. It was a delicate task, but I was so happy to restore this precious memory for the client.

When a precious clock arrived shattered, it carried broken hearts too. This video shows the restoration process, from the broken pieces to the beautifully mended final clock, proving that even broken memories can be made whole again.

About The Art of Creation

Before the final pour, every flower undergoes a 7 to 14-day dehydration process in silica sand to lock in its natural shape and color. This is not a rushed job; it is a delicate balancing act to ensure that when I pour the resin, the petals do not turn brown or translucent, keeping your memories looking exactly as they did on your special day.

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