6. Pressed Flower Resin Trinket Dish

Trinket dishes are both functional and decorative, perfect for holding rings, earrings, and daily jewelry on your nightstand while adding a touch of floral elegance.

How to Make It

  • Materials Needed: Two-part clear epoxy resin, a silicone trinket dish mold (scalloped or heart-shaped), dried pressed flower petals, gold leaf flakes, and a mixing cup with stirring sticks.
  • Step-by-Step Instructions:
    1. Measure and mix equal parts of your epoxy resin according to the manufacturer’s safety instructions, stirring slowly to avoid air bubbles.
    2. Pour a thin base layer of clear resin into the bottom of your silicone mold.
    3. Arrange your pressed flower petals and gold leaf flakes face down into the wet resin using tweezers.
    4. Pour a second top layer of resin to fully submerge the botanicals, pop any surface bubbles with a lighter or heat gun, and allow it to cure undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours before demolding.

Variations & Tips

  • Pastel Tinting: Add a single drop of translucent pink or lavender resin dye to the mixture for a tinted glass effect.
  • Gilded Edges: Paint the dried outer rim of your finished dish with liquid gold leaf paint for a luxurious finish.
  • Tip: Always work in a well-ventilated area and wear protective gloves when handling epoxy resin.