Varmala Preservation Using Resin Art

Your wedding memories surely hold one of the most cherished spots in your heart. While photo albums and videotapes have always been in vogue, what if you could give a modern, artsy spin to how you preserve those memories? Like a souvenir from your wedding, immortalised as a symbol of your love and togetherness? 

Whether you're a resin business owner looking to add a new product idea, or you've been rummaging for a do-it-yourself project to eternalize the sacred knot between you and your partner, you should hop onto this popular resin art trend — #varmala preservation!

You could also frame a picture from this joyful occasion in this magical resin project.

Let’s DIY!

To begin, we require the flowers to be fully dried to a crisp, papery state. This takes a few weeks. 

The first step is mixing. Create the mixture of resin and hardener by vigorously yet patiently stirring them together in a container for at least 3 minutes. Be precise about the resin-to-hardener ratio. 

We highly recommend Oytra’s deep pour resin {2:1} for getting a high gloss, crystal clear finish essential for such projects.

If you fancy, you can add a tint to this mixture using liquid pigments. Check out: Oytra’s Set of 6 Colors- Art Kit.

However, you can completely skip adding any tints if you prefer the charm of a transparent frame. 

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If you are working without a photo, pour a generous foundation layer, make it thick.  Let it settle evenly across the mould surface. 

If you intend to frame a wedding photo along with the varmala, this foundational layer can be relatively thinner. 

A deep and spacious mould suits this project best.

Check out Oytra’s Hexagonal Wedding Silicone Mould, which offers an 8-inch depth. 

 

Click on the image to buy this hexagonal mould with an 8-inch depth 

Once the base layer becomes tacky—firm enough that items won’t sink, but still sticky to the touch—arrange the varmala flowers piece by piece.

Depending on the mould’s size and your design vision, you can use complete flowers as well as snip and place individual petals and pearl beads, and trinkets from the garland.

The designing again depends on whether or not you are framing a picture. Ideally, the picture can be placed at the centre, and flowers can be arranged in the corners or on all sides. If not, you can use the entire space for flowers and other varmala elements. 

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Next comes the top layer—the pour that seals it all in. 

For those including a picture, the sealing needs just 2-3 thin layers to coat or laminate. 

If you are working without a photo, ensure an elegant and well-defined finish; you should pour multiple thin layers, each layer after a short interval from the other. { the gap between layers needs to be just enough for the previous layer to settle – ideally, 5 to 6 hours – does not require complete curing.} 3-4 such layers are ideal.  

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Let the final layer cure completely for 24 to 48 hours, preferably in a level, dust-free space.

Once it’s fully cured, you can place name & date stickers on the surface for personalisation! 

Demould it carefully. 

You might notice slightly rough edges—these can be sanded and polished for a clean, professional finish.

And just like that, the magic of resin transforms a wedding varmaala from a fleeting moment into a timeless tangible keepsake.