Resin Jewellery Pendants with Pressed Flowers

Cast real pressed flowers into crystal-clear resin pendant shapes — wearable pieces of nature that make the most personal handmade jewellery gifts.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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   Step 1

   Set up your workspace on a flat, level surface and wear nitrile gloves throughout. Pendant molds are small and the volume of resin required is minimal — a single small batch of 30–40 ml is sufficient for several pendants. Lay out your pressed flowers on a clean surface next to the molds before mixing so you can move quickly once the resin is ready. Choose single blooms or small petals that fit comfortably within the mold shape with a little clear margin around the edges.

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   Step 2

   Mix resin at a 1:1 ratio by volume, stirring slowly for three full minutes and scraping sides and bottom thoroughly. Allow to rest for two minutes. The mixed resin should be completely clear. Pour carefully to avoid introducing bubbles.

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   Step 3

   Half-fill each pendant mold with the mixed resin. Tap the mold gently on the surface to release any bubbles. Pass the heat gun very briefly — one second at 15 cm distance — over each mold to pop surface bubbles. The small volume of resin in pendant molds can overheat easily with too much heat gun use, so keep passes brief.

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   Step 4

   Using tweezers, place a single pressed flower or petal face-down onto the resin in each mold. Position it centrally and press gently to ensure full contact. Add a tiny pinch of gold leaf flakes around the flower for a luxurious finish — the flakes will drift and settle at slightly different depths, creating a beautiful three-dimensional effect.

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   Step 5

   Pour a second layer of resin over each flower to fill the mold completely. Work slowly to avoid disturbing the flower arrangement. Pop any surface bubbles with a very brief heat gun pass. Cover the molds to keep dust off and leave to cure for a full 24 hours at room temperature.

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   Step 6

   Once fully cured, gently flex each silicone mold to release the pendant. If any edges feel sharp, lightly sand them with 400-grit sandpaper and wipe clean with a barely damp cloth. To drill the bail hole, use the pin vise hand drill positioned at one end of the pendant. Apply very light, steady downward pressure and twist slowly — do not force the drill. Drill from one face until you are halfway through, then flip the pendant and drill from the other face to meet in the middle, preventing any chipping at the exit point.