FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes! This DIY Kit was specially designed for beginners. We provide simple instructions and all the materials you need, so you don’t need to have any experience with floral preservation to get started.

Yes, you can. If your flowers are already dried, then you can skip the flower-drying part of the DIY KIT. 

You can use the rest of the kit to cast your dried flowers with resin, as the DIY Kit comes with A:B Resin specially formulated for floral casting projects and a tool kit for you to finish off the resin piece beautifully.

Preserving your flowers lets you capture the beauty and sentiment of special moments long after they’ve passed. Whether it’s a wedding bouquet, anniversary gift, or graduation bloom, floral preservation allows you to turn fresh petals into lasting keepsakes that hold emotional and decorative value.

Using methods like Silica Gel flower preservation, you can maintain the flower’s natural color, shape, and texture — ideal for displaying in a glass dome, framing as art, or embedding in resin jewelry and home décor. Preserved flowers are also eco-friendly and long-lasting, offering a sustainable way to enjoy nature’s beauty without waste.

Preserving your flowers is a beautiful way to turn fleeting moments into timeless memories.

Preserved flowers can last anywhere from 1 to 3 years, and sometimes even longer if they’re stored properly. Unlike fresh flowers that wilt within days, preserved blooms maintain their natural beauty and softness, especially if they were dried with Silica Gel, or other methods such as glycerin treatments that remove moisture while keeping the petals’ color and shape.

To make your preserved flowers last longer:

• Keep them away from direct sunlight, which can cause fading.
• Avoid humidity or water, as moisture can lead to mold or petal curling.
• Store in a cool, dry place or display them inside a glass dome to protect against dust.

With the right care, flowers preserved with Silica Gel can stay beautiful for years – making them perfect for wedding bouquets, Valentine’s Day gifts, as they can be preserved into keepsakes that last long after the memories fade.

Preserving flowers with silica gel is one of the easiest and most effective ways to maintain their natural beauty and shape. Silica gel works by gently drawing out moisture while keeping the petals’ vibrant colors intact – perfect for creating long-lasting keepsakes or floral resin art pieces.

Here’s how to use silica gel for flower preservation:

1. Prepare your flowers: Choose the flowers which are free from damage or bruising. Trim the stems and remove excess leaves.

2. Fill a container with silica gel: Pour a layer (about 2–3 cm) of flower-drying Silica Gel powder into the airtight container provided with every order.

3. Place the flowers inside: Arrange your flowers face-up and gently cover them with more Silica Gel until they are completely submerged.

4. Seal and wait: Close the lid tightly and let the flowers dry for 5–7 days. 

5. Remove and store: Carefully remove the flowers and brush off any remaining Silica Gel. Store them in a dry place as humidity will cause them to lose their colour.

Silica gel is reusable and ideal for DIY flower preservation projects, making it perfect for wedding bouquets, or flowers from any special occasion!

Yes, you can air-dry your flowers, but it’s a slower method compared to using Silica Gel and does not preserve the same vibrant colors or natural shape.

Air-drying works best for low-moisture flowers like baby’s breath or lavender, that can retain their form even after losing moisture. Other common flowers such as roses, daisies, or sunflowers typically lose their shape and colour when air-drying.

While air-drying flowers is an easy, no-cost method, it causes most petals to darken or shrink. If you want to keep the flower’s natural color and shape – especially for resin art or keepsakes – drying them with Silica Gel provided in this DIY Kit gives a more professional, long-lasting result.

Yes! Our Silica Gel is easily reusable by reheating in the microwave or the oven. Instructions for reheating the Silica Gel are provided on every box, so you can easily use it for your next project.

No, silica gel itself is not toxic as they are made of silicon dioxide which is inert (inactive) and passes through the body harmlessly if ingested. However, the small packets of silica gel desiccant found in food can be a choking hazard, especially for children and pets.

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