Bedside Lamp with Dried Flowers in Resin
Are you still wondering what to do with those empty liquor bottles? Let's capture the colors of spring and turn them into a vibrant nightlight for your bedside. This will be a glowing companion to keep you company through every night.
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
Crafting Time: 1.5 hours
Materials Preparation
- Materials: Deep Pour Resin, Dried Flowers, Dried Moss, Artificial Leaves, UV Resin, Liquor Bottle, Wine Bottle Lamp
- Tools: Measuring Cups, Mixing Sticks, Tweezers (10-inch long), Dropper Pipettes, Funnel, UV Light
- Protective Equipment: Always wear nitrile waterproof gloves, a waterproof apron, and a vapor mask for safe handling.
Environment Setup
- Ideal Conditions: Maintain a temperature between 64.4~71.6 °F with humidity no higher than 50–60% RH.
- Ventilation: Work in a well-ventilated area, ideally near a window, or use an air purifier for better airflow.
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Use a pair of tweezers to place the dired flowers, dried moss, and artificial leaves into the bottle one by one, securing them with a small amount of UV resin and cured them under the UV light.
Tip: Use the long dropper to apply UV resin precisely at the joints, then curing them with the UV light. Ensure everything inside the bottle is
firmly fixed to prevent materials from floating when pour in the resin later.
Step 2
Mix the deep pour resin in a 2:1 ratio (Part A to Part B) and stir until the resin mixture becomes completely clear and no swirls. Deep pour resin offers better fluidity compared to the regular epoxy resin, making it easier to mix thoroughly.
Tip: When preparing deep pour resin, please maintain an indoor temperature between 60-70°F. Higher temperatures may cause the resin to flash cure (overreact and bubble excessively).
Step 3
Pour deep pour resin into the liquor bottle, but do not fill it to the top. Leave enough space to accommodate the bottle lamp.
Tip:Using a funnel is recommended, as the narrow opening of the liquor bottle makes spills likely.
Step 4
Gently tap the bottle to release larger air bubbles, then let the resin cure for 48 hours.
Step 5
Attach the bedside lamp.
Step 6
Deep pour resin is less prone to forming bubbles, resulting in a crystal clear finish. The colorful flowers bring a touch of spring’s vitality into your room, making it a perfect decorative piece for your bedroom. Let’s start crafting!
