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5 Ways to Seal Dried Petals Ready for Embedding in Resin

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Faded blooms and translucent petals are a thing of the past when you put these 5 tips for sealing flowers into practice. Now you'll be able to embed your precious petals in resin and preserve them forever! #sealingdriedflowers #sealingpetalsforresin #sealingpetals #preparingpetalsforresin
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@brfdancer 2 года назад

Thanks so much. I've just learned more in 20 minutes watching your videos than hours scrolling for resin tips!

@MyleneHillam 2 года назад

Glad you've found my tips helpful. If you're looking for a one-stop place to learn resin from an expert, visit resinmadesimple.com That's exactly what you get in my classes: all the information you need, when you need it and all in one place. :)

@penelopepennington3838 Год назад

Thank you, forever immortalised for us to learn - thank you!

@dayitee20 5 лет назад

Finally, I got easy process to preserve and use in Resin. 🙂 Thank you...

@MyleneHillam 5 лет назад

Glad you find it helpful.

@fatimaharhara5501 4 года назад

Thank you.. very helpful video!! I will try with sealing the petals and see how it works 😊❣️

@ThisLifeByUs 7 лет назад

Wow! Such great Ideas! I would have never thought to use hairspray. Thank you for sharing.

@MyleneHillam 7 лет назад

It's an inexpensive and very quick way of sealing dried flowers. And it's easy to get!

@CPegRun 3 года назад

Super helpful!!! Thank you! I would never have thought of hair spray!

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

Just make sure to give it several coats front and back so that the petals are fully covered. :)

@KatieBookser 7 лет назад

Wow this is really neat! They are beautiful.

@MyleneHillam 7 лет назад

Thanks Katie!

@robynatsidaftis1488 6 лет назад

Thanks Mylene ...Just what I was looking for ... great to see this from and Aussie girl too...lol

@MyleneHillam 6 лет назад

Glad you found it helpful, Robyn. And thanks for subscribing! :)

@alaa4587 2 года назад

Thank you greatly! 💜

@thediymommy 7 лет назад

Great tips! Thanks so much for sharing!

@MyleneHillam 7 лет назад

Thanks for stopping by!

@user-tg7tj6de3d 3 года назад

Thank you so much! This was really helpful!

@MyleneHillam 2 года назад

You're so welcome!

@SharonLindleyVividDaysArt 5 лет назад

Beautiful tips and video very very helpful

@MyleneHillam 5 лет назад

Thanks, Sharon. Glad you found it helpful! Myléne

@martynacieloch4814 4 года назад

Thank You for this video dear! ❤️ I wish I’d found it sooner.

@MyleneHillam 4 года назад

Glad you've found it helpful!

@WrappedinIvyRVA Год назад

I've never considered using hairspray to seal my dried flowers in preparation for resin coating. Thanks for sharing the tip!

@MyleneHillam Год назад

You're welcome 😁 You may need to test it first to make sure that it's compatible with the flower/resin combo you're using. Different sprays have ingredients that can interact unexpectedly. But in a pinch, it's a great alternative to expensive sealers if you already have some hairspray on hand.

@bamgianan2223 3 года назад

Omg this channel deserves a million sub for these very informative videos huhu. Thank you so much for these madam! Lots of love from the Philippines

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

I'm glad you're finding these videos helpful and thanks so much for the kind words.

@TharuResinArt 3 года назад

Thank you

@jazzyjewels2034 Год назад

#Well done... Really lovely. Worth watching 😊👍

@MyleneHillam Год назад

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@ArtgenixnCrafts 3 года назад

Very helpful

@MyleneHillam 2 года назад

Glad you think so!

@artology-sarahannouf3727 6 лет назад

so helpful

@savindyajayasinghe7888 6 лет назад

Soooooo nice !

@MyleneHillam 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@savindyajayasinghe7888 6 лет назад

Mylene Hillam you are most welcome !

@savindyajayasinghe7888 6 лет назад

Mylene Hillam isn't there anything else that can be used instead of the mod podge ? (Something easily can be found in day today life?)

@MyleneHillam 6 лет назад

Yes, Savindya, there is. You can use PVA wood working glue thinned down with a bit of water. Or any white craft glue. You should be able to get PVA in the hardware store.

@savindyajayasinghe7888 6 лет назад

Mylene Hillam thank you soooooo much !!!

@CasaWatkinsLiving 7 лет назад

Great idea! Would be beautiful for handmade cards. :)

@MyleneHillam 7 лет назад

Great idea! They'd be great for all sorts of papercrafts.

@julys_asmr Год назад

Hairspray es la laca del pelo ?

@laurapayneflutetuition2734 3 года назад

Hi. Can you recommend an instructional book on this subject? I'm a complete beginner. Many thanks.

@Craftastic_by_eram 2 года назад

Do we need to dry petals first, or we can seal fresh petals?

@hotchocococo 3 года назад

What a wonderful video! Thank you so much! Would this help to stop dried flowers from “disintegrating” and changing colours? I’ve placed dried hydrangeas and they become almost transparent. Plus my fried baby’s breath have changed colours after being placed in resin. I wonder if this will help seal and protect them?

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

Thank you for your kind words :) I've noticed that Baby's breath turns yellow in some epoxies so sealing them should prevent that. Some Hydrangea petals become transparent in resin so it's a good practice to seal them first. Sealing the flowers will help prevent them from disintegrating but over time, the colour of the flowers will soften. They all behave differently though and some retain their colour better than others.

@hotchocococo 3 года назад

@@MyleneHillam thank you so much for your response, Mylene! Yes, I tried using baby’s breath as “sheep’s wool” in a fun little shaker piece but they turned yellow, so that was a complete flop! I will seal the flowers next time I use them in my resin. Thanks again for your advice and knowledge! From one Aussie to another ♥️♥️♥️ Stay safe and healthy xox

@lenaibrahim7511 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this! just wondering, can you use these seal methods even if you dont plan on putting the flowers in resin? What if you just want to frame them? Thanks so much!

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

Yes, you can seal them and put them in a frame. I'd put them behind glass though to keep the dust off them.

@lenaibrahim7511 3 года назад

@@MyleneHillam Thank you so much!

@lmesse2 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I’m planning to use Art Resin and make bezeled jewelry with dried flowers and leaves. Do you think everything needs to be sealed? Also, does the brand of resin make a difference? Finally, of the methods you mentioned, which one do you think will make the flowers and leaves look the most natural? I don’t want to be able to see the border of tape or for the plants to have a hazy look to them. Thanks in advance!

@MyleneHillam 5 лет назад

Trial and error is the only way to know for sure, but if you're ever in doubt, seal them to be on the safe side. Each different brand has its own distinct characteristics making it more suitable for a particular application than another, but generally speaking, those that are readily available will work. If you don't want to see the tape around the edges, try the Mod Podge/white craft glue method. Keep your petals separated at all times, even once the sealant has dried or they may stick to each other. Sometimes, you'll find that the tape methods give you a more natural look because the petals are encased in clear film (lamination pouch or packing tape) rather than being coated with a sealant. The clear film disappears under the resin but the disadvantage is that you have a large border around the petal.

@lmesse2 5 лет назад

Mylene Hillam, thanks! So if I want the most natural look without a border, do you think resin spray or hairspray would be the way to go then?

@MyleneHillam 5 лет назад

@@lmesse2 It's much of a muchness with Mod Podge, Resin Spray and hairspray. The biggest difference is drying time: Mod Podge should be left overnight to make sure it's thoroughly dry because it's water based. Resin Spray and hairspray will dry much faster if you apply several thin coats rather than a thick one.

@Envisionenactenjoy 4 года назад

Preservation of color in leaves long-term is there a way to achieve that? With the screen or some other means? I have this mojito lime green and black colocasia that i want to preserve in as much of its live looking state as poss.

@MyleneHillam 4 года назад

Unfortunately, there's no guarantee that the colour will stay vibrant long-term when drying them. Some botanicals retain their colour well, others fade quite quickly, whilst others take on a vintage look with time. If you need to retain colour long term, you may need to dye the botanicals either by dipping them in a product like Dipit or using a floral spray after you've dried them, like Design Master's Just for Flowers: amzn.to/3hxgBYc (affiliate link). It will spray a layer of sheer colour on the leaves so it won't hide the texture or detail of the leaves. It can be used on fresh or dried flowers as well as artificial flowers.

@priya-tx2cw 5 лет назад

Good morning

@leannesmith1059 5 лет назад

Do artificial flowers need to be sealed also? Love the information. Thank you,

@MyleneHillam 5 лет назад

The reason for sealing petals is because of the cellular structure of flowers: if resin gets into the cells, it can turn them translucent. I would test your artificial flowers first to see how they react. There may be dyes in them that run when they come into contact with resin or they may really absorb the resin and leave them "furry" after coating. If you're ever in doubt, seal them first.

@leannesmith1059 5 лет назад

Thank you. I would not. Have known what to look for. I appreciate you time.

@MyleneHillam 5 лет назад

@@leannesmith1059 You're welcome, Leanne.

@dianefink1978 3 года назад

👍😀

@courtneyrandolph2196 3 года назад

Hi! My resin changes the colors of my flowers. Does resin spray or modge podge work best as a sealant?

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

Mod Podge will give you the best coverage.

@camerynwright5721 4 года назад

When drying and dealing flowers I sometimes get translucent spots before putting them anywhere near resin. It happens almost every time I dry azaleas, as well as some others. Is there a way to avoid this? I usually dry with silica gel, but I’ve tried ironing and pressing in a book too.

@MyleneHillam 4 года назад

Hi Lila I've only ever had that happen at the very base of flowers that have a fleshier base. Is that what you're referring too? Or is it the top part of the petal? If it's the base, there's nothing that you can do about it. But if it's the top part of the petal, it might be some bruising that doesn't become visible until the flower is dried? I've found that bruises and creases in the petals will cause those spots, especially once they're put into resin so all I can suggest is that the petals you choose to dry are perfect. Have you tried drying flowers in the microwave? I don't think it will solve the problem you're having but it is a quick way of drying flowers so you'll know in just minutes if your petals are translucent or not. Take a look at this blog post to see how to do it and some other drying suggestions: milllanestudio.blogspot.com/2017/05/drying-and-preserving-flowers-for-resin.html

@Overly_nourished_entity 4 года назад

Wow how did your flowers dry so nice? Mine turned greenish brown :(

@MyleneHillam 4 года назад

Oh, it's always a disappointment when that happens. I dry mine in the microwave (because I'm always in a hurry!). The microwave does a great job of preserving the colour, too. Check out my blog post which shows you several different drying methods: milllanestudio.blogspot.com/2017/05/drying-and-preserving-flowers-for-resin.html

@StephanieCXY 3 года назад

Hi Mylene, thank you so much for sharing ❤️ I'm planning to turn some dried hydrangeas and pansy into earrings using the epoxy resin. I'm wondering if all types dried flowers need to be sealed before putting resin on them? thank you!

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

You can take a chance by not sealing them. But sometimes, the resin wicks into the cells of the petals and turns them partly, or entirely translucent. The thing is that you don't know which flowers will need sealing and which ones won't until they're in resin. I've had some unsealed hydrangeas that became translucent and some that didn't.

@StephanieCXY 3 года назад

@@MyleneHillam thank you so much for answering Mylene 🥰 I'm in Australia and I'm struggling to figure what resin spray is the best to use because it seems like the Castin' Craft Resin Spray is sold out everywhere online. Is there any particular resin spray or even hairspray you recommend for sealing dried flowers?

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

@@StephanieCXY I'm in Australia too! :) It has been difficult to get Resin Spray here this past year. I had a quick look at my regular suppliers and they're out of stock too. Instead of Resin Spray, try any fast-drying, clear acrylic spray. You should be able to find one at your local Bunnings or Spotlight store.

@StephanieCXY 3 года назад

@@MyleneHillam thank you Mylene 🥰 I'll try looking for the clear acrylic spray at Bunnings/Spotlight. Really appreciate for your help 💖

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

@@StephanieCXY You're welcome, Stephanie!

@Manu52498 4 года назад

Hello Mam, Your video is really helpful. Thank you so much. Can you please tell me, how can make tiny flower studs without loosing it's original shape. I don't have resin polishing and sanding equipment. Please.❇️❇️

@MyleneHillam 4 года назад

Dry the flowers in silica sand first. That way you can keep their shape. Then you'll need a small silicone mould like a cube or a sphere. Pour a little resin in the bottom of the mould and then carefully place the flower in the resin. You can leave this layer to gel before proceeding if you think the flower will float. If not, you can go ahead and cover the rest of the flower until you've topped up the mould. Once it's cured, you can demould it and hopefully, you won't need to do any polishing or sanding other than a little touch up on the top edge.

@Manu52498 4 года назад

@@MyleneHillam oh my god you are such a darling Mam. ❇️❇️❇️♥️❇️❇️❇️ Thank you so much for all the information. I am going to do it right after completing my homework. I wish I could show you the result. Love from India 🇮🇳 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻

@MyleneHillam 4 года назад

@@Manu52498 I'd love to see how it turns out. Why don't you join my Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/letstalkresin/ and then you can share it there :)

@julyannapinheiroroza2859 Год назад

Love your video and I’m following you for more tips! If I laminate the flower/leaf before applying resin it will maintain the same color or it will fade away after time? Do you have some old projects with you still to compare the result over time? Also any chance the laminate sheet could separate from itself or from the resin layer? Thank you!

@MyleneHillam Год назад

Glad you love my ideas 🤩 Keep in mind that resin is a chemical so it can have an effect on some flowers: Some flowers fade over time and others stay vibrant. You can't tell which ones will and which ones won't until it happens. I've got some more ideas on how to seal flowers AND keep them vibrant here in this post: blog.milllanestudio.com/2021/06/how-to-seal-flowers-for-resin.html Regarding the lamination method, if you make sure that the resin seals the front and back at the sides, it won't peel off the laminate.

@julyannapinheiroroza2859 Год назад

Thank you for answering me back and I can’t wait to check it out the video! Did you notice if the lamination sheet have any effect on the flower color fading overtime?

@MyleneHillam Год назад

@@julyannapinheiroroza2859 No more so than any others. But different brands may be different. I don't know if there's such a thing as archival lamination sheets but if there is, I'd give that a go.

@cristinamarculet2488 5 лет назад

Hi Mylene, Thank you for your great Video, very helpful. I have though a problem with hair spray. After i spray the purple petals (any type of flower) with hairspray when I pour the resin on them the color changes drastically (they turn blue/green). Do you had this issue? I only have this problem with the purple color. Thank you :)

@MyleneHillam 5 лет назад

Hi Cristina. I haven't had this issue so I can't be sure what the problem is but it's strange that it's only happening on your purple flowers. I would suggest you try a different hairspray to see if that makes a difference. If that's not possible, switch to one of the other methods of sealing your petals. Good luck! Myléne

@kirstensanchez3443 4 года назад

Hi I’m actually having the same problem rn Cristina 😭 did you ever find a solution??

@al2-138 4 года назад

@@MyleneHillam I have also been struggling with purple flowers specifically. When I dry them in silica gel or through air drying they turn white

@MyleneHillam 4 года назад

@@al2-138 It might be the type of flower you're trying to dry. I've had some blue plumbago become much paler and also some green button chrysanthemums lose all their colour. Perhaps it's in the breeding of these flowers. But what I have been trialling lately is spraying them with florist colours first. And whilst I don't have any definitive results, so far it looks promising. If you're interested in giving this a go, try this product: amzn.to/2FNDyZs (disclosure: this is an affiliate link). It's translucent colour so it doesn't mask the detail of the petals.

@ibelabendan416 3 года назад

Can I use regular clear spray paint?

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

If it's a spray sealer, it will most likely work, but the only way to know for sure is to test it. Let us know your results so you can help others.

@stephaniehernandez4057 6 лет назад

Will the petals in the resin brown overtime?

@MyleneHillam 6 лет назад

Hi Stephanie! Some of them will retain their colour really well.... and some will fade over time. They all behave differently. But if they've been dried properly and you seal them, they won't go brown and sludgy. Hope that answers your question. Myléne

@rebeccaclements880 2 года назад

do you have a special way to dry the petals or can you just press them

@MyleneHillam 2 года назад

Here are two resources that will help you with questions you have about drying them. There's a ton of helpful information in them: blog.milllanestudio.com/2020/02/preparing-flowers-for-resin-faqs.html and blog.milllanestudio.com/2017/05/drying-and-preserving-flowers-for-resin.html

@anajosegomezgarcia3185 5 лет назад

Hi, this is Ana! I need Your HELP!!!!! During two months I've been trying to coast pressed flowers in resin, epoxi, with really bad resulta. Sometimes the flowers get really dark colours. Others, transparent spots appeared. When I tried yo seal them with hairspray they appeared again. When I put some glue (White glue), It was horrible, my beautiful hydrangeas became brown !! Lots of hours and work yo te rubbish!. What has happened? Thank u so much!

@m.j.4711 4 года назад

Your flowers were not completely dried . No matter the method you use the flowers will rot (turn brown/black) if they are not dried properly.

@lenaibrahim7511 3 года назад

Hi there! I’m back with another question if you don’t mind. I used Modge Podge yesterday to seal dried daisies. I added about two coats and they seemed just fine. This morning when I woke up, I found them completely discolored and brown. Did I do something wrong??? :(

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

Oh, that's disappointing! I have never come across that happening before so I don't have an answer for you. If they're purchased daisies that you're sealing, you might find you don't need to seal them because they're often dyed (yes, even the white ones!). I've had great success without sealing purchased daisies. If you've dried them yourself, I'm sorry but I don't have an answer for you. You might get an answer by contacting Amy Anderson at ModPodgeRocks on Instagram instagram.com/modpodgerocks/ Hopefully, she can shed some light on why that happened to your daisies.

@lenaibrahim7511 3 года назад

@@MyleneHillam Thank you so much! I will reach out to her as well. They were purchased from Trader Joes, so maybe they were died??? Also, maybe the flowers weren't fully pressed and molded after I applied the Mod Podge. I guess ill have to try better next time. Thank you so much for the response

@Tifairy 3 года назад

Hi, could you explain why it’s important to seal the leaves and petals? What could happen it you don’t seal them?

@jessicawilson8209 3 года назад

They discolor like crazy. Vibrant reds, purples, etc. The reds I had turned almost yellow/translucent and the purple turned muddy brown. You have to use an isolation coat like modge podge or resin sealer to protect the flowers from the curing process.

@kausarsayyed8219 2 года назад

Ma'am can we use any glue instead of mod podge? Because in India there are other cheap glues like fevicol.

@MyleneHillam 2 года назад

Fevicol MR dries clear so I think it will be suitable.

@melissaosman3780 4 года назад

Do you dry them first before you do these steps?

@MyleneHillam 4 года назад

Yes, it's absolutely essential to dry them first, Melissa. You can see some of the methods I use in this blog post: milllanestudio.blogspot.com/2017/05/drying-and-preserving-flowers-for-resin.html

@RameyRocks 6 лет назад

I've never heard of resin spray. How long does it take to dry and where do you get it?

@MyleneHillam 6 лет назад

Hi Missi, If you click the "Show More" button in the description above, there's a link there to where you can buy Resin Spray. How quickly it dries will depend on how thickly you apply it. If you apply a couple of thin coats to both the front and back (allowing each to dry), you could be ready to put the petals in resin within 30-60 minutes. You'll be able to tell when it's ready because it won't be tacky any more but I find it dries much faster in warm weather than it does in cold weather. It actually takes longer for a thick coat to dry than several thin coats. Hope that helps you.

@RameyRocks 6 лет назад

Mylene Hillam so you spray it first then put resin on it

@MyleneHillam 6 лет назад

Yes, that's correct. You spray the petals with resin spray and then place them in resin or coat them with resin. If you apply a thick layer (or several thin layers), you might even be able to wear the petals as earrings as is (I haven't tested that yet :) ). They wouldn't be quite as durable as they would be if you coat them with a layer of epoxy (you can see how I do that in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8xLDcD8c9a8.html), but you might get a few wears from them. I hope that helps!

@RameyRocks 6 лет назад

Mylene Hillam well thank you for both of your in depth advice. These are very lovely ! I might have to give this a try.

@MyleneHillam 6 лет назад

Hope you enjoy the result! :)

@demetriadavisboyd7305 Год назад

How did you dry the petals?

@MyleneHillam Год назад

Here's how I dry my petals: blog.milllanestudio.com/2017/05/drying-and-preserving-flowers-for-resin.html

@Angizzle76 6 лет назад

Do the flowers have to be dried first before sealing?

@MyleneHillam 6 лет назад

Yes, they must be dried first. If you coat fresh petals with resin, they will eventually break down and become a sludgy or mouldy mess. I have a short video (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dmBgorAGg7Q.html) and a blog post that shows 4 ways it can be done: milllanestudio.blogspot.com.au/2017/05/drying-and-preserving-flowers-for-resin.html

@Angizzle76 6 лет назад

Mylene Hillam ok thank you

@JM_1989 Год назад

Will this really preserve the petals etc? Are they not gonna start to wither over time?

@MyleneHillam Год назад

You dry the petals first. The drying process preserves the petals so that they don't wither. You can see how to do that here: blog.milllanestudio.com/2017/05/drying-and-preserving-flowers-for-resin.html Once they're dried, you can use one of the methods in the video to seal them so that the resin doesn't come into direct contact with the flowers. Something to be aware of is that all flowers are different. Some will retain their colour and some will fade in time. It's all a matter of trial and error.

@JM_1989 Год назад

@@MyleneHillam oh, for some reason, i thought you started sealing the petals with mod podge without drying them. Thanks

@MyleneHillam Год назад

@@JM_1989 Here are some FAQs about preparing flowers for resin. There are lots of useful tips so check it out: blog.milllanestudio.com/2020/02/preparing-flowers-for-resin-faqs.html

@mychannel8482 Год назад

How do you dry your petals that keep them so vibrant looking.

@MyleneHillam Год назад

Silica gel does a great job if you have the time. Here are all the ways that I dry flowers: milllanestudio.blogspot.com/2017/05/drying-and-preserving-flowers-for-resin.html

@mychannel8482 Год назад

@@MyleneHillam thanks for responding

@TheSecretChateau Месяц назад

Always always always wear a mask, but preferably a respirator, when using silica. Like asbestos, it has an adversely serious and irreversible effect on the lungs.

@sindhujaramakrishnan9693 5 лет назад

I just have one question, do we need to seal them as soon as we pick them or after drying them in a book for a while?

@MyleneHillam 5 лет назад

Pick them and dry them before sealing them, Sindhuja. You need to dry them first so that there's no moisture trapped that bacteria can feed on and turn into a sludgy, mouldy mess. Here's a blog post which explains more about it (and some of the different ways you can dry them): milllanestudio.blogspot.com/2017/05/drying-and-preserving-flowers-for-resin.html. Once they're fully dry, you can seal them with whichever sealing method works best for you. Myléne

@sindhujaramakrishnan9693 5 лет назад

@@MyleneHillam thank you so much. Really appreciate it . I am very new to resin and your channel really helps me a lot!

@MyleneHillam 5 лет назад

@@sindhujaramakrishnan9693 You're welcome. I hope you enjoy your resin journey!

@Kimberlite66 4 года назад

Silica gel is good for drying flowers.

@sakunihegoda7954 4 года назад

Hi I did the packing tape method. But the color of the petal faded. What can I do for that?

@MyleneHillam 4 года назад

Sadly, some flowers do fade and you won't know that until it actually happens. If they're from your garden and you plan to dry them again, try colouring them with dye before you dry them. Here's a video that shows you what to do: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KV4YuzuXpjQ.html

@sakunihegoda7954 4 года назад

Mylene Hillam Thankyou so much

@ombgsb 4 года назад

If anyone still read the comments here, after I mod Podge my dry petals and let it dry overnight, I placed them in my mixed 2part epoxy resin. After 8hours they look good but after 24hours the petals turned cloudy white. Is it because the mod Podge petals needed to dry for longer like 24-48hours before I placed them in resin?? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!

@MyleneHillam 4 года назад

Hi Nor, Do you live in a humid climate, by any chance?

@alyssatrevino84 3 года назад

Hello, are any of these methods good to use on real butterfly wings?

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

Butterfly wings are challenging to paint with sealant but it can be done. You need to make sure that the wings are 100% dry before turning them over to do the other side. I sometimes take a chance and don't seal them before embedding them in resin. Some of them become completely transparent like a glasswing, and the veins show through. That's a pretty cool look.

@alyssatrevino84 3 года назад

@@MyleneHillam I had seen another video where they said it's best to laminate if not then seal the butterfly wing between clear tape and when you cut, leave some space between. I am overall new to resin. I think I jumped straight into it especially with choosing something so delicate to work with. That sounds pretty cool looking! Does it all depend on the type of butterfly wing and the resin used?

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

@@alyssatrevino84 Yes! Both the combination of resin and the butterfly dictate whether the wing retains it's colour or it becomes translucent. You never know if that will happen until you apply the resin to the wing. :)

@shaguftaparveen7864 3 года назад

Does resin stick to tape? Or after drying the resin it can be peel away??

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

You need to completely encase the tape within the resin so that it won't delaminate.

@shaguftaparveen7864 3 года назад

@@MyleneHillam thank you so much 😊

@courtneyrandolph2196 5 лет назад

Hi! I have a few questions about these methods, one regarding white flowers specifically and the other regarding colored daises. 1. We have pressed white flowers and when gluing them down to a surface using clear Elmer's glue, the petals often become translucent, allowing us to see the surface through the flowers. Even when this doesn't happen, the resin will change the color white to brown. Is it possible to resin with white flowers? 2. We have the same problem with the clear Elmer's glue and pressed daisies of light colors. When gluing our pressed daises onto a surface, you are able to see the surface through the petals. Any idea why this is? 3. Also- what type of resin do you recommend with something as fragile as pressed flowers?

@MyleneHillam 5 лет назад

Hi Courtney! 1. Try a different sealing method for the white flowers. Try a white PVA adhesive instead of Elmer's clear glue. If that doesn't stop the petals from becoming clear, then use either the packing tape or laminating methods. This would also stop your white flowers turning brown. You just need to create a barrier between the flowers and the resin. 2.All flowers behave differently, even different colours within the same flower family can behave differently from each other. It's just a matter of trial and error. Make sure you seal the flowers first and let them dry completely. Once sealed, they shouldn't become translucent. 3.I almost always use epoxy resin (aka 2 part resin or AB resin) because it's more versatile: you can cast with it as well as coat things with it. Myléne

@TheHillsHaveFPV 2 месяца назад

what's the point in laminating them if you're putting them in resin?

@MyleneHillam 2 месяца назад

It's a sealing method to stop the resin from penetrating the flower. If you don't want to put them in resin, then you can just laminate them. I think the petals look better captured in resin than they do in a lamination sheet. But it's up to you as to which way you prefer.

@henab765 3 года назад

Will this work with oozathamnus (rice flowers)?

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

I'm sorry but I don't know.

@henab765 3 года назад

@@MyleneHillam hi I tested this out with modploge and it really works! Thanks for the tips very helpful:)

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

@@henab765 So glad the tip worked. And it's good to know that it works for rice flowers? Thanks for letting us know.

@henab765 3 года назад

@@MyleneHillam yes for rice flowers! They always used to turn from white to brown in resin (even though they were already dried) but no more thanks to your modplodge tip :)

@MyleneHillam 3 года назад

@@henab765 That's interesting. I've had white lily of the valley turn bright yellow in resin. It's all trial and error! :)

@nicinightbird 2 года назад

Could I use polyurethane?

@nicinightbird 2 года назад

Lovely video btw

@MyleneHillam 2 года назад

Do you mean that you want to embed them in polyurethane resin?

@nicinightbird 2 года назад

No I have polyurethane that I use to gloss my polymer clay. I was wondering if I could seal/gloss rose petals with polyurethane to seal them and wear them as earrings? Just an idea I had.. I appreciate your response you seem knowledgeable

@MyleneHillam 2 года назад

@@nicinightbird Yes, it will probably work just fine. But make sure you seal the petals first. You might need to check the compatibility between the sealing product and the polyurethane.

@studiosinger 5 лет назад

If they are dry flowers I find they don't require sealing.

@MyleneHillam 5 лет назад

Glad you're having success! Sounds like you've found the right resin for the flowers you're embedding. Sealing is definitely optional and there are times I haven't sealed my dried petals and had no problems at all. But there have been occasions where my unsealed flowers have become translucent over time and that is always disappointing which is where sealing the petals will help with that. :)

@courtneyrandolph2196 5 лет назад

What type of resin are you using?

@mohamadsalm1087 6 лет назад

How can flowers be dries without becoming black?

@MyleneHillam 6 лет назад

Here's a short video on how to do dry them: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dmBgorAGg7Q.html. For a more detailed look at how to dry them and retain the colour, click over to this blog post: milllanestudio.blogspot.com/2017/05/drying-and-preserving-flowers-for-resin.html . Hope that helps you. Myléne

@mohamadsalm1087 6 лет назад

Mylene Hillam thanks

@rutabega8166 4 года назад

Why do you need to seal petals before putting them in rain?

@MyleneHillam 4 года назад

Sealing the flower stops the resin from penetrating the cells of the petals so that they don't become translucent. Not all flowers need to be sealed but if you're not sure whether yours will become translucent or not, then seal them. It is completely optional.

@rutabega8166 4 года назад

Mylene Hillam thank you!

@MyleneHillam 4 года назад

@@rutabega8166 You're welcome!

@priya-tx2cw 5 лет назад

nhg

@noemigrasso2982 Год назад

Nn conoscendo la lingua è impensabile fare un commento

@valhamilton3016 2 месяца назад

Great video, but did we need the loud music it was drowning you out 🫣

@MyleneHillam 2 месяца назад

Sorry you had trouble hearing the voice over. You can turn on the Closed Captions to catch anything you missed. 😶 RU-vid also provided a transcript. How cool is that?!! 👀 You can find the Transcript button at the bottom of the description box below the video. I hope that helps you. 😊