Accessible Luxury Is Something Everyone Can Appreciate

By Janine Hughes


One of the popular crafts that seem to keep people busy for hours is preserved flower jewelery. It might take a long time but the end results are well worth the effort. The main ingredient is liquid resin which is easily available from hobby and craft stores. It usually comes in two different bottles that need to be mixed together and the end result is a glutinous liquid. This is something those seeking accessible luxury can really take advantage of.

One such company that will make these items is Shpangle Jewelery and they are located in Hinckley in the United Kingdom. Fortunately they have a website where one can place ones order or browse through their catalog. They have being trading for seven years and specialize in preserving different items and making them into timeless jewelery.

To preserve one will need to obtain liquid resin from any hobby or craft store. They will normally come in two bottles that when mixed together will form a thick liquid. A mold of some kind will be needed as well. Once this liquid is poured into the mold it will harden either slowly or quickly depending on the type sold at the store. If liquid resin cannot be obtained acrylic resin works just as well.

Another kind of keepsake is creating paperweights. These can be made with resin as well as glass. The glass unfortunately is liable to break if accidentally dropped or knocked but not with resin. They are very hardy and very unlikely to be damaged no matter how many times it might be dropped. Each one is customized to specific requirements and can be beautiful and very elegant.

Amber which is fossilized tree resin is also used in making jewelery as well as an ingredient in perfumes and a healing agent. It has a beautiful color and keeps its natural beauty. Many people preserve special keep sakes in this resin as it will last a life time and will never lose its color.

Add the two bottles of resin to a mold or a plastic cup and always follow the instructions. Stir carefully for the time allocated and leave to one side. Spray the inside of the mold with a mold release spray, this will just make it a little easier when removing the flower cast.

Another unique piece is to make a ring, ear rings and even cuff links and add hundreds and thousands. Some are even making clear resin buttons filled with their favorite sweet or shell. The possibilities are endless and are guaranteed to bring a smile each time one sees the special article.

The following day it can be popped it out of the container. One can then customize it into a preserved flower jewelery piece. It is guaranteed to last a life time and can be passed down from generation to generation.




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