Resin Flower Block Course

Learn how to create a square flower block from start to finish —designed for beginners!

This bundled online course covers the following (2 hr 50 min):

Module 1: Resin Basics

Casting vs. Top Coating Resins

Difference between types of resins and what I use for my blocks

HDPE vs. Silicone Molds

The types of molds you can use for resin casting and pros/cons of each type

Safety Considerations

What to consider when it comes to your safety, protective equipment I use, and how to educate yourself

Module 2: Drying Flowers in Silica

Part 1: How to Use Silica to Dry Your Flowers

Step-by-step instructions on how to use silica to dry your flowers to maintain their color and shape

Bonus Clip: Dried Flower Examples and What Flowers Dry Well

I’ll show you examples of flowers I’ve dried, how they turned out, and what to expect

Part 2: Preparing Flowers for Resin

How to brush off silica, trim your flowers to make them look neater, and prepare a layout for a square block

Part 3: Reactivating Used Silica

How to know when your silica is used up, how to reactivate and store your silica

Module 3: Casting a Square Flower Block

Part 1: Measuring, Mixing, & Pouring

How to measure & mix casting resin, pour & place your flowers in the first layer

Bonus Clip: How Do I Get Rid of Bubbles?

I’ll explain why we get lots of bubbles & my solution to reduce bubbles (includes my pouring chart that lists how much resin to use for each layer)

Part 2: Pouring Layers

How to pour layers, when to pour the next layer, and tips to reduce the look of layer lines

Part 3: Demolding, Finishing & Top-Coating

I’ll demold an HDPE Moldi mold, finish the edges (includes my secret to get smooth edges without sanding), and top-coat

Bonus Clip: Adding an Inscription

I’ll show you two ways to add an inscription to your block —one with a Cricut Joy and another with a regular inkjet printer

Included in the course:

• Materials list with links to items I use

• Skip from topic to topic and come back to rewatch videos at your convenience

• “Pour Chart” that lists volume of resin to aim for in each layer for different size blocks

• Members area to ask follow-up questions or request more content (I will choose from these questions/requests to create bonus clips to add to the course)

*All online courses are non-refundable. Please note that I am located in the US. All of my materials will be from the US and I will be speaking in English*