How I preserve your wedding memories

Preserving flowers in resin is a delicate balance of art and chemistry. When your flowers arrive at my studio, the first step is dehydration. I use professional silica sand to remove moisture over 7 to 10 days. This is crucial because any leftover moisture can cause the resin to rot or turn brown later on. Once the flowers are stable, I design the layout. If you have sent a photo along with your varmala, I carefully center it, ensuring the petals frame the image without hiding your faces. Then comes the final pour. I layer the resin in stages to avoid air bubbles, giving it that glass-like clarity. For larger items like shadow boxes, I work with deep-cast molds that can accommodate bulkier pieces like bridal kaleeras or heavy jewellery. You should know that real flowers change color slightly during drying. Whites might turn cream, and reds might deepen. I embrace these natural shifts as part of the story. If you want to save a specific bloom or a set of bangles, just let me know the condition they are in. I will be honest about what is possible, so we do not have any surprises.