Resin flower preservation in the UK

Resin flower preservation encases real dried blooms in crystal-clear resin so colour and form last for years. In the UK it is most often chosen for wedding bouquets, funeral tributes and other flowers you do not want to fade — made as a finished keepsake, not a craft kit.

At Petal & Bloom Studio in Cambridgeshire we dry your flowers, design a layout with you, and cast them by hand. Couples and families post blooms from across the UK, or drop off by appointment. Example piece: our resin arch (from £210) holds a generous mix of flowers and optional inclusions such as a photo or invitation.

Professional service vs DIY resin

Search results for “resin flower preservation” are full of DIY epoxy tutorials. That is a different job. Home casting can work for small craft projects; wedding and memorial bouquets need thorough drying, controlled pours and finishing so the piece stays clear and stable. We handle that studio process end-to-end so you are not mixing resin at the kitchen table after the biggest day of your life.

How resin flower preservation works here

• Reserve a slot or choose your piece (£30 deposit holds the calendar)
• Post or drop off flowers soon after the event (see our packing guide)
• We dry the blooms fully — this stage cannot be rushed
• You approve a layout before casting
• Resin is poured, cured and finished by hand
• Your keepsake is ready when curing is complete (often several months from flowers received)

Full journey: how it works. Timing detail: how long flower preservation takes. Postage: how to post wedding flowers and the packing guide with photos.

What you can preserve in resin

Wedding bouquets are the most common request — hearts, hexagons, blocks, spheres and arches sized to your flowers. We also cast funeral and memorial blooms, special occasion flowers (prom, graduation, anniversaries), and smaller floral homeware such as coasters and dishes.

Prefer a flatter botanical look? Pressed flower frames sit alongside cast resin as another preservation style.

UK price guide

Pricing follows the mould and size, not a flat “bouquet fee”. As a guide from the live shop: small keepsakes often from about £30–£40; mid-size shapes (spheres, many hearts/arches) from roughly £120–£210+; large blocks from about £420+; statement pieces higher. The arch starts from £210 depending on size. A £30 reservation holds your place. More detail: wedding bouquet preservation cost.

Who resin preservation suits

• Couples who want a 3D keepsake of bridal flowers
• Families preserving funeral or tribute blooms discreetly
• Anyone outside Cambridgeshire who can post flowers safely
• People who want a finished object (display piece, paperweight, arch, homeware) rather than dried stems in a vase

FAQs

Are the flowers real?

Yes. We dry and cast your real blooms. Colour can shift slightly in drying — that is normal; we discuss expectations during design.

Can I do resin flower preservation myself?

You can buy craft resin and try small projects. For a wedding or memorial bouquet we recommend a specialist studio: moisture, heat during cure and finishing are where DIY pieces most often fail.

Do you cover the whole UK?

Yes via tracked postage to our Cambridgeshire studio, plus local appointment drop-off. Studio visits are by appointment only.

How long until I get the piece back?

Most resin keepsakes take several months from flowers received — many wedding pieces are around six months, and some larger moulds list longer lead times on the product page. Check the piece you choose before you book.

Ready to start? Reserve your slot, browse wedding flower preservation, or contact the studio with your date and a photo of your flowers.