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Shells, Leaves and Resin

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 These are some of the shells I gathered in Florida last week.  I love how the ocean sends you these free gifts and then arranges them in a fabulous collage.
 After drying in the sun however, my shells lost their “fresh out of the ocean” sheen.  When they are wet they are darker and you can see more of the colour embedded into the shell’s natural design.
 Envirotex Lite to the rescue!  Here are my shells after I painted one coat of Envirotex Lite on them.  This is the best glaze on the planet!  My shells look permanently wet.
 The same thing happens with dried leaves.  In the fall when you select them they are bright and a little moist.  The reds and oranges are bright.  Dried, they loose a little of that lustre.
 UNITIL………you guessed it!
I also coated the leaves with Envirotex Lite!  You need to do both sides….and I did the front and then let it cure and then flipped it over 24 hours later to do the back.
 They are very strong now.  They feel a little like a plastic table cloth.
My glazed leaf can stand up without any help now!  I will incorporate it into a project now.
I am still working on my special shell post…I decided to add one more layer!  See you tomorrow!
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  1. Wax Beach Artist

    November 9, 2011 at 10:57 am

    Beautiful! What a wonderful idea, I can't wait to see your new project!

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  2. Etcetorize

    November 9, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    Awesome ideas!

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  3. Terri

    November 9, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Pretty rocks – same thing. When wet gorgeous, but after they dry, uck… I'll have to try the glaze! Thanks for the idea.
    Hugs!

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  4. Jill

    November 9, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    What a great idea! My Japanese red maple is losing its leaves and I was just thinking of how to make a project out of them…perfect timing on this post!

    Reply
  5. Kim Rae Nugent

    November 9, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    Carmi,
    You have the best ideas! Someday soon I am going to make a bunch of resin projects. I know that I can come here for tips when I do.

    Reply
  6. Anna Rosa Designs

    November 10, 2011 at 4:11 am

    Hi,
    Dawn sent me over here and I'm glad she did.
    Love what I see and I've become a follower!
    Creative hugs,
    Anna

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  7. Carmi

    November 11, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    It was a fun week! Hope you enjoyed all the shell and leaves posts!

    Reply
  8. Chris

    November 11, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    Very awesome! I just love all the fun ideas you come up with!

    http://pearspalette.etsy.com

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  9. Bobkittymtn

    October 23, 2012 at 8:19 am

    I have been pouring over your resin ideas all day. I just love this website! So many wonderful inspiring ideas! I was wondering, would it work to encase a fresh flower or leaf in resin? I see you are using dried flowers/leaves, but do they have to be dried? Also, where do you get the non-stick mat? Thank you for all the wonderful ideas!

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    • Lynne

      July 28, 2020 at 11:57 am

      I use a silicone pastry par it works great

      Reply
  10. Ann Butler

    December 15, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    I am sorry DE Neilley your reply was deleted by accident…Bobkittymtn DE Neilley mentioned she has heard using fresh flowers sometimes rot even under the resin, this is something I have not tried…I have only used dried or silks. You can get a non stick craft mat at most craft stores, even in some hardware stores they sell them to use in the bottom of ovens.

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  11. MrsAG

    December 15, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    Do you think this product would work to preserve leaves to then make into jewelry?

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  12. Ann Butler

    December 15, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    Hi MrsAG, You may have to dry the leaves first before encasing in resin.

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  13. megan

    August 25, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    These look cool! Going to have to try this too!

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  14. Marie Hill

    November 12, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    I pressed/dried leaves and lay them on wax paper and applied resin with a brush. Big mistake. They stuck to the paper and tore. How do I avoid this?

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    • Lydi

      December 6, 2019 at 8:10 pm

      Bummer! For best results you want to apply resin onto an elevated surface and prime the areas that will touch the resin with mold release spray if you can.

      Reply

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