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Frequently asked questions

Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about booking your flower preservation and having your flowers carefully transformed into lasting resin keepsakes.

What is flower preservation?

Flower preservation is the process of carefully drying and preserving meaningful flowers so they can be displayed and enjoyed for years to come.

At ResinIt, your flowers are carefully dried before being arranged and cast in resin to create a beautiful, handmade keepsake.

How do I book my flower preservation?

Use the availability calendar on the website to check whether your date is available. If there is space, you can select your date and pay the £30 booking deposit to secure your place in the ResinIt diary.

Once your booking is confirmed, you’ll receive information explaining how and when to send or deliver your flowers.

Availability is limited, particularly during wedding season, so booking in advance is strongly recommended.

For funeral flowers or other occasions where advance booking may not be possible, please contact me as soon as you can. I will always help where my availability allows.

Do I need to choose my keepsakes when I book?

No. The £30 deposit secures your date, giving you time to browse the flower preservation collection and decide which keepsakes you would like.

The products and prices displayed on the website are there to help you explore the available options. Your final order details will be confirmed separately and your booking deposit will be deducted from the total cost of your order.

How does payment work?

A £30 deposit is required to secure your date.

Once your flowers have arrived and your final order has been confirmed, you’ll receive an invoice for 50% of the order value. Work on your order cannot begin until this payment has been received.

The remaining balance will be due when your keepsakes are complete and ready for collection or delivery.

Is there a minimum order value?

There is no minimum order value; however, flower preservation orders with a total keepsake value below £150 will have a £30 drying fee added.

This fee contributes towards the time, specialist materials and care required to dry and prepare your flowers, regardless of the number or size of keepsakes ordered.

What types of flowers can be preserved?

Most flowers can be preserved, although every variety dries differently. Some flowers retain their shape and colour particularly well, while more delicate blooms may require additional care or experience greater changes.

Fresh, dried and artificial flowers can all be included. If you are unsure whether your flowers are suitable, please get in touch before sending them.

Will my flowers change colour or shape?

Some natural changes should always be expected during the drying and resin-casting process.

Flowers may shrink slightly or change shape as their moisture is removed. Colours can become deeper, softer or warmer, and white flowers commonly dry to cream, ivory or pale yellow tones.

Some flowers may also develop small translucent areas when placed in resin. These natural variations are not faults; they form part of the organic flower-preservation process and make every finished keepsake unique.

How long does flower preservation take?

Flower preservation is a lengthy, handmade process and can take up to eight months to complete.

This includes drying your flowers, planning the design, pouring the resin in stages, curing, sanding, finishing and polishing. Completion times can vary depending on the size and complexity of your order, seasonal demand, temperature and humidity.

You will be contacted as soon as your order is complete. Please remember that seeing a piece being demoulded does not mean it is finished—there are still several important finishing stages to complete.

How should I care for my flowers before sending them?

Keep your flowers as fresh as possible by placing the stems in clean, fresh water and storing them somewhere cool and away from direct sunlight. Avoid using a refridgerator as this can cause more damage than good!

Please do not spray them with hairspray, perfume or other chemicals, as these may affect the drying or resin-casting process.

When should I send or deliver my flowers?

Your flowers should arrive as soon as possible after your wedding, funeral or special occasion—ideally within seven days.

Please follow the Flower Shipping Guide carefully when packaging your flowers and always include your name, contact details and order information inside the parcel. Never send flowers in plastic bags or sealed plastic containers, as this can trap moisture and encourage mould.

If you are delivering your flowers in person, this must be arranged in advance.

Will all of my flowers be used?

Usually not. More flowers are required than will fit into your chosen keepsakes so that I can select the blooms that have dried best and create the most balanced design possible.

Flowers that are damaged, badly bruised or do not dry successfully may not be suitable for use.

Can my unused flowers be returned?

Yes. If you would like your unused dried flowers returned, please request this when confirming your order.

An additional postage charge may apply. Dried flowers are extremely delicate, so ResinIt cannot accept responsibility for damage that may occur while they are being returned.

Unless their return has been requested, unused flowers will be respectfully disposed of after your order has been completed.

Will there be bubbles in my finished keepsake?

Every effort is made to minimise bubbles, including careful pouring and degassing the resin. However, flowers contain many tiny layers, textures and pockets where air can become trapped.

Small bubbles or natural variations may therefore occasionally be visible and are part of the handmade nature of flower preservation rather than a defect.

How do I care for my finished keepsake?

Keep your resin keepsake away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture and humidity. Resin is water-resistant but not waterproof.

Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners. Gently remove dust using a soft, dry cloth. Your keepsake should be handled carefully and should not be dropped or placed near an open flame.

As with most resin products, some gradual colour change may naturally occur over time.

What happens if I am unhappy with my keepsake?

Every ResinIt keepsake is carefully handmade using your unique flowers, and natural variations are an expected part of the preservation process.

If you have any concerns after receiving your order, please contact me as soon as possible so I can discuss them with you. Full details can also be found in the ResinIt Terms and Conditions and Returns and Refunds Policy.

Ready to preserve your flowers?

Check the availability calendar to see whether your date is available and secure your place with a £30 booking deposit.

✦  Handmade with care in Aberdeenshire
✦  Available to customers throughout the UK
✦  Created from your own meaningful flowers

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I contacted Donna regarding a ring getting made for my Milo who was my 15 year old pug, I was actually really nervous but she had a wide range to select from which I could try on, but most importantly made me feel comfortable and understood exactly just how much this ring would mean to me. I now have it and not enough words could describe just how perfect it is. She is outstanding and such a wonderful person. Would highly recommend
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Heartfelt thanks to Donna and lovely talented lady ,I would highly recommend Thanks to her I will always carry my sister Tracey with me
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Highly recommend ResinIt. Donna has been amazing through the whole progress. Great communication and beautiful products. I couldn’t be happier with how all my items turned out and photos just do not do them justices. I ordered coasters, date frame , photo frame and then added on hexagons at end.
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Donna is magic! She has made the most beautiful and incredible peices of art using my wedding bouquet. The process was straight forward and Donna walked my through all the different options of moulds she has and I picked from there. She kept me up to date with progress of the moulds and in a few weeks they were ready and they were better than I expected.
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From start to finish this process has been nothing short of amazing. Communication and dedication has been second to none and the time frame knowing I was very nervous about leaving ashes was a very quick turnaround. The final product is absolutely stunning and I genuinely could not have asked for someone better to create it. Very caring, compassionate and talented lady. I highly recommend anyone looking for memorial jewellery?
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Great local business in Aberdeenshire. Great product range and continuous consistent feedback and communication throughout the process. End results are fantastic. I highly recommend using ResinIt.
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