Preserved, Not Frozen in Time: How Resin Naturally Ages
Flower preservation is, at its heart, an act of love. Whether your flowers come from a wedding day, a memorial service, or a deeply personal moment in life, the goal is always the same: to hold onto something that mattered.
Resin allows us to preserve real flowers in a 3D tangible, lasting way—but it’s important to understand what resin can and cannot do.
Resin Is a Living Material in Its Own Way
Although resin hardens into a solid form, it is not a frozen or never-changing material. Over time, all resin will naturally change, often taking on a soft amber or yellow tone as it ages. Some pieces shift very slowly over many years, while others may show changes sooner.
This is not a flaw or a failure—it is simply the nature of resin.
Just like photographs fade, paper yellows, and fabrics soften with age, resin also tells the story of time passing.
Why Every Piece Ages Differently
No two preservation pieces are ever the same. Even when created side by side, resin keepsakes may age differently due to factors such as:
Light exposure, even indirect sunlight
Temperature and humidity changes
The size and thickness of the piece
The natural chemistry of the resin
The flowers themselves, which are organic and unpredictable
Because resin is a two-part chemical process, there are natural variations that occur beyond human control—even with experience, care, and ideal studio conditions.
The Nature of Handmade Flower Preservation
Your keepsake is not mass-produced. It is carefully handcrafted using real flowers that lived, bloomed, and were once part of a meaningful moment in your life.
Because of this, it’s normal for resin pieces to contain small characteristics such as:
Small air bubbles
Gentle petal bruising or natural floral changes
Layer lines visible from the side due to the pouring process
Small bits of natural debris that may release during curing
These details are not imperfections—they are reminders that your piece is made from real flowers, not replicas.
When Resin Behaves Unexpectedly
On rare occasions, the resin curing process can behave unpredictably. This may result in:
Certain layers yellowing earlier than expected
Soft swirls or cloudiness within the resin
Slight warping as the piece finishes curing
These changes happen at a chemical level and cannot be foreseen or corrected once the resin has set. While they are uncommon, they are part of working with this medium.
What Yellowing Really Means
Yellowing does not mean your flowers were mishandled or that something went wrong. It simply means your keepsake is aging naturally—just like the memories it holds.
For many families, this gentle shift becomes part of the story. A reminder that love, grief, joy, and celebration are not static—they evolve with time.
Why Resin Is Still a Beautiful Way to Preserve Flowers
Resin isn’t chosen because it’s perfect—it’s chosen because it allows something deeply meaningful to remain present in your everyday life.
Unlike photographs tucked away in albums, resin preservation creates a keepsake that can be held, displayed, and revisited daily. It keeps your flowers close, not hidden.
It Preserves Dimension, Not Just Memory
Resin allows flowers to be preserved in three dimensions, maintaining their shape, movement, and natural form. Petals curve, stems bend, and blooms remain recognizable in a way pressed preservation cannot offer.
This depth gives the flowers presence—almost as if they’re still mid-bloom.
Each Piece Is Completely One of a Kind
Because resin preservation uses real flowers and a handcrafted process, no two pieces will ever be identical. Even flowers from the same bouquet will preserve differently.
This individuality is not a drawback—it is what makes each keepsake deeply personal.
Resin Allows Flowers to Be Lived With
Resin pieces are designed to be enjoyed, not stored away. They can live on a shelf, a desk, or a bedside table—places where memories can be gently revisited.
For many clients, this daily presence is what makes resin preservation so meaningful.
Aging Does Not Diminish Meaning
While resin will change over time, the meaning behind the flowers does not. A subtle warm tone does not erase the love, celebration, or remembrance your piece represents.
In many ways, the natural aging of resin mirrors life itself—moments soften, colors shift, but significance deepens.
Education Through Transparency
Below, you’ll see photos showing:
Normal, gradual aging of resin over time
Examples of premature yellowing, caused by natural chemical variation
These images are shared with care and honesty so you can make an informed decision before choosing resin flower preservation.
Resin flower preservation is best viewed as long-lasting, not unchanging. My role is to honor your flowers with patience, experience, and respect—but I cannot stop time, chemistry, or nature from doing what they do best.
While yellowing resin cannot be entirely avoided, we always suggest storing your resin Keepsakes out of sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent speeding up the ambering process.
If you choose resin preservation, you are choosing a piece that will grow older with you. One that carries not only your flowers, but the passage of time—and the love that made them worth preserving.