Turn Fresh Flowers into Forever Keepsakes
Forever Flora 101 is a 6-part online course that teaches you all the steps to create forever resin keepsakes from fresh flowers.
So if you’re a…
Crafter who wants to learn how to create beautiful treasures for your home and gifts for your loved ones
Bride who wants to create heirloom keepsakes to remember the magical day from your bouquet and wedding flowers
Gardener who wants to enjoy your flowers year-round to brighten your home
This course will teach you everything you need to know.
Mastering This Process Can be Tricky
… so you need an experienced guide teaching you every step of the way so you can...
Have a Trusted Process to Follow
In order for your pieces to turn out the way you want them to, there’s a specific step-by-step process you need to follow. A process I’ve painstakingly learned and perfected after creating hundreds of keepsakes.
Avoid Costly + Time Consuming Mistakes
Unfortunately there are a lot of things that can go wrong with your projects (bubbles, over drying your flowers, etc.) and I have tips and tricks to help you avoid them all.
Know What Materials You Need
I’m opening up my little black book of tools and materials for this hobby so you know exactly what you need (and which you can skip). Plus I’ll show you how to do this hobby on a budget.
Keep Yourself Safe and Healthy
Because we’re working with chemicals and silica crystals, I want to make sure you’re protecting your health. So the second module is dedicated to teaching you what you need to know to do this hobby safely.
“I enjoyed the class so much! All of my questions were answered and when I needed a little extra help - the FB group has been such a great resource. Just what I needed to be on my way to preserving a very special bridal bouquet!”
- Tara Johnston Maxey
Here’s what you get when you sign up for Forever Flora 101...
7 videos for each step of the process, all in one place, for a comprehensive step-by-step course
A printable workbook that you can take anywhere
Discounts on resin and molds through exclusive codes, to help preserve flowers on a budget
A private Facebook group to show off your work, get inspired, ask questions, and get support
Lifetime access, so you can work at your own pace
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Silica Gel
Instead of pressing or hanging, I use silica gel to preserve the unique shape and color of each flower.
Silica gel is a porous material that absorbs and holds moisture. Unlike the little packet of beads found in the bottom of a shoe box or in some food packaging, the silica gel I use looks and feels like sand. Once each bloom is prepped, silica gel is carefully poured around and over each bloom, completely encapsulating it. Depending on the size and moisture content of the flower, it will remain in the silica gel for or 2-3 weeks until it is completely dry.
Epoxy Resin
Once completely dry, the flowers are removed from the silica gel and cast in crystal clear epoxy resin.
A variety of silicone, HDPE and handmade molds, in all shapes and sizes, are utilized depending on the size and shape of the flowers. Many thin layers of resin are poured over the dried flowers until the mold is full or has reached the appropriate depth. This is a time consuming process and can take over a month to complete. Although most resin will fully cure in about 72 hours, I let each piece cure for at least seven (7) days to ensure it’s rock solid.
Finishing
Once completely cured, the beautiful flower and resin piece is removed from the mold.
Some molds leave a lip or seam that require sanding and polishing to achieve a perfectly shiny surface. Finally, the finished piece of art is carefully packaged and shipped to its forever home!
Here’s a Closer Look at the Modules in Forever Flora 101
“Such a great class from the best in flower preservation. Great group support. Answers resolved.”
- Anabella Barrios de Paz
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Meet Your Forever Flora Guide:
I’m Jill Lee, owner and CEO of FLORA + LEE. Flora was my maiden name (fitting, right?!?) and Lee is my married name, hence FLORA + LEE. I’m a wife, a mom to 7-year-old twin girls and lover of all flowers!
Does it make you sad when flowers wilt and die? Me too! After years of research, testing and lots of trial and error, I’ve figured out how to preserve flowers so they look like they've just been picked from the garden! And now I want to share my process with you!
My goal with FOREVER FLORA 101 is to provide you with the basic steps to transform fresh flowers into forever resin artwork that you can cherish for years to come!
Let’s create something wonderful together!
xoxoxo,
Jill
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