[judy l dehoog]

I am having a very difficult and frustrating time trying to figure out how to use pressed flowers and 3 D flowers in resin. I’m trying to make wedding bouquets into resin art pieces and in practicing all I get is a million miniscule bubbles. I read somewhere that organic materials give off gasses and that you should seal them. I can understand using Mod Podge or spray on the pressed but how do I do the 3 dimensional ones? Videos show people just pouring resin directly on the flowers making sure they get in each petal and inside layer. Any tips or hints would be greatly appreciated

[Katherine Swift]

Hi Judy,

Yes, sealing the flowers before using in resin is essential. I like to use a couple light layers of resin gloss sealer spray to do that, especially on my 3D flora and fauna. You can buy the spray in our store here: https://shop.resinobsession.com/products/castin-craft-gloss-resin-sealer-spray

It sounds like you are using a mold, yes? If so, it’s essential that you use a casting resin for a project like this. Thicker resins (known as doming resins) will trap microbubbles that won’t escape before the resin starts to cure. This article explains more: https://resinobsession.com/resin-frequently-asked-questions/doming-resin-casting-resin/

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