https://byclarissa.com.au/insider-info daily 0.75 2024-01-03 https://byclarissa.com.au/insider-info/whichflowerspreservewell monthly 0.5 2024-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/bdad5c81-e869-47c2-a8d5-e9b1cdc950b1/25x25+Clarissa+wedding+flowers.jpg Insider info! - Which flowers preserve best (and which don’t!)  - The importance of variety & texture Before I delve into the specific types of flowers we need to talk about the importance of texture when selecting your blooms. Bouquets that include a few different types of flowers in different shapes and sizes tend to make the best preservation pieces. Now this doesn’t mean you HAVE to have colour (although please give me colour I LOVE it). If you’re after the all white aesthetic you can achieve this and still include a variety of white flowers (orchids, stock, ranunculus, to name a few) rather than just all white roses. This gives some interest to the designs I’m able to achieve in your piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/7b3c832f-4b59-4940-ae30-dba6a94e2df7/Quicksand+rose.jpg Insider info! - Which flowers preserve best (and which don’t!)  Quicksand roses - these are VERY common in bridal bouquets, and they are gorgeous when they’re fresh. I’ve set hundreds of these in resin, so it’s by no means a deal breaker for your flower preservation. Just keep in mind that they do tend to change colour from dusty pink to a more purple and sometimes grey colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/e7b1f80f-64c1-4d59-a6fe-183c0edf86aa/Paulas+resin+block.jpg Insider info! - Which flowers preserve best (and which don’t!)  Carnations - poor carnations got a bad rap in the 80’s but far out I love these little blooms. They come in so many colours and preserve so well, they also bring that texture we so desperately love. Ranunculus - gosh these are cute. They come in a variety of colours and they’re just so fluffy! Sweet pea - another heavy hitter when it comes to texture, these come in a variety of colours and preserve beautifully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/90f6f70d-e812-4c44-b17a-8d2810b86754/Redrose.jpg Insider info! - Which flowers preserve best (and which don’t!)  Nina red roses - if you’re going to have red roses please, just please, ask for these. Red roses tend to dry quite dark, some varieties can even look black when preserved but these are so vibrant and throw an orangey hue which translates into a bright red floral preservation. https://byclarissa.com.au/insider-info/tag/wedding+flower+preservation monthly 0.5 https://byclarissa.com.au/insider-info/tag/flower+preservation monthly 0.5 https://byclarissa.com.au/insider-info/tag/resin+preservation monthly 0.5 https://byclarissa.com.au/home daily 1.0 2024-10-03 https://byclarissa.com.au/gallery daily 0.75 2023-12-23 https://byclarissa.com.au/contact daily 0.75 2023-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/27d29457-edc6-40a0-b003-e0ec6a74500b/IMG_2228.jpg Contact - Come say hey! I don’t bite! If you’d like to chat through any questions you may have before making a reservation shoot me an email or DM on Instagram, details are below. Check out my handy FAQs in case they cover off what you’re looking for. byclarissa.au@gmail.com Instagram https://byclarissa.com.au/faqs daily 0.75 2024-08-01 https://byclarissa.com.au/products daily 0.75 2024-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/6cb14363-21a6-4d87-a422-22b05638498c/heart.jpg Products - Heart What’s more fitting than a heart to encapsulate wedding flowers? This heart measures approx 15cm across, a great option to preserve a snapshot of your bouquet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/52360d44-e1c9-45f7-a740-ef6e74f6683b/25x25.jpg Products - 25x25cm If you’re looking to encapsulate a full depiction of your bouquet this size will hold most (if not all) of your flowers. This is also a great choice if you have larger flowers in your bouquet like peonies or proteas. If you’d like to include small mementos in your piece like charms, ribbon or lace, this size provides enough space for everything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/657d5c63-abc6-4115-9493-db2167bd5799/IMG_7013.jpg Products - Hexagon Loving this modern shape at the moment! Available in three sizes - small, medium and large. They measure at approx 10cm, 15cm and 20cm tall respectively. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/053cf5ec-cd53-4e6a-8268-d3d3deb66f4b/Small+gem.jpg Products - Gem The multi-faceted gem is a great option for those looking for something a bit more modern. There are two sizes available - small and large. Small measures at approx 12cm tall while the large is approx 16.5cm tall. Shown here is the small size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/dbcfb634-1ee0-4912-a819-1b95323b3cf2/Small+and+large+bookend.jpg Products - Bookends Looking for a unique but functional way to showcase your flowers in your home? These bookends are perfect for all the book lovers out there. They can be purchased as a single or as a set, available in two sizes shown here. The large is approx 18cm tall and can fit in larger flowers like orchids, while the small is approx 13cm tall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/852c89d2-a78c-4b12-a1ac-509f3401ca69/10cm.jpg Products - 10x10cm Depending on the size of your flowers this block will hold 1-2 of your blooms, it’s also a great option for a button hole or corsage. This is a popular option for gifts to parents or bridesmaids, or to save some memorial flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/9573d3dc-951d-4265-b37b-843a02fe9960/15cm+block.jpg Products - 15x15cm A great option for a snapshot of your bouquet with enough space to include 3-4 larger flowers or 5-6 smaller ones. This is one of my most popular sizes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/d3c10388-e85e-4cb5-bef7-443fef76b09c/Large+and+small+arch.jpg Products - Arch The arch is a great option for those after more of a boho vibe! It comes in two sizes, small measures at approx 18cm tall while the large is approx 27cm tall, both shown here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/7b97c12d-3095-47d0-b5bb-990a9660fd17/IMG_2808.jpg Products - Geometric octagon Perfect for one larger flower or a few smaller blooms together. This piece has many facets on it’s sides and is a unique display piece. Approximate measurements: 7.6cm x 7.6cm x 3.5cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/9911e3c0-d9cc-4de2-a702-588bded2fda4/IMG_6905.jpg Products - Wine bottle stopper Our wine bottle stoppers come in a reflective multi-faceted shape. Keep in mind that depending on your flowers we may need to include petals rather than the full bloom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/1629019894358-ISCYEERF4HQJ3OVVM01Z/Geometric+ring+cone.jpg Products - Geometric jewellery holder Choose either a small, medium or large ring cone to preserve a few of your blooms and let your ring shine! These aren’t large so depending on your flowers we may need to include petals rather than the full bloom. Approximate measurements: Small 7.8cm tall, Medium 10.4cm tall, Large 12.7cm tall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/9e696b0c-840a-48a0-bbf3-c53e9e9af9c9/Magnets.jpg Products - Magnets The perfect gift for your loved ones, available in a set of four or individually. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/d605512d-445a-4adb-92dd-0306d96bbb39/business+card+holder.jpg Products - Business card holder This is one for my fellow small business owners! Show off your business cards in this display. Approximate measurements: 9.5cm x 8cm x 3cm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/badf8bac-09fd-4c5e-930d-ea66356ca84e/Resin+block+stand.jpg Products - Ring display stands Available in four shapes - circle, heart, hexagon or square. You can also choose whether to have one ring slot or two (shown here are two slots). These are small in size so in most cases will be petals only rather than full blooms. Approximate measurements: Vary per shape, all are approx 2cm tall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/b5cc69c5-a1fd-4611-889f-6cf915ffb471/IMG_6908.jpg Products - Tealight Stand Decorate your table with these tealight holders, please use battery powered lights so as not to damage the resin. Approximate measurements: 4.5cm x 4.5cm x 10cm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/e1fe7cac-79f4-4bb9-9de8-c33fe55b1784/IMG_6900.jpg Products - Trinket tray We have two shapes to choose from - round or pill shaped. They’re perfect for keeping your jewellery or little trinkets safe and a beautiful gift for yourself or for a loved one. Keep in mind they’re not suitable for all flower types given their flat shape. The pill shaped tray measures approx 18cm x 10cm while the round is approx 20cm across. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/dd6099e4-2ed1-4033-bade-eccf0fe0b116/custom+text.jpg Products - Custom text Customise your piece with your name, initials, a date or something meaningful to you. You can select from a range of fonts or you can even provide a written sample in your own writing if you prefer. https://byclarissa.com.au/process daily 0.75 2024-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/d0990ad8-2e48-4d78-a3a9-04f47e4e82a1/IMG_2990.jpg Process - Request your date In order to check if I’m available for your big day please fill in my enquiry form (orders are currently closed). If your date is available I’ll send over a contract and invoice, a 50% deposit is due up front with the remainder due after the flowers are dropped off. I suggest booking at least 1-2 months in advance to secure your spot, earlier if your wedding is in the busy summer months as they tend to book out quicker. Has your wedding passed and you just discovered floral preservation? Don’t fret, it happens! Please still fill in the enquiry form and I’ll get back to you promptly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/1625967363858-X7BBNNJOC0HT3FVYUJXF/IMG_5808.jpg Process - Receiving your flowers So that I can preserve your flowers while they’re looking their very best I ask that I receive them within 24-48 hours of your event where possible. Have a look at my drop off options here. If your wedding has already passed and you no longer have your flowers a recreation is a common option my couples take up. The same flowers from your original bouquet are re-purchased and we bring your bouquet back to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/1625967443385-5MR2M02NWI4HRREK2HTE/Screen+Shot+2021-07-10+at+12.07.30+pm.jpg Process - Pouring resin The process of pouring your piece is slow and meticulous. I pour my resin in layers, each needing 24 hours to cure. This ensures your flowers aren’t burnt or damaged in the process and prevents excessive bubbles. It’s important to be aware that at this stage we may start to see bruising on your flowers which usually shows up as clear or translucent spots on the petals. This is totally out of my control and not something I can prevent or predict, bruising occurs from handling while the flowers are alive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/1625967417948-OA01KXO94QPWCV7FQIJB/IMG_6442.jpg Process - Designing your arrangement Once I remove your flowers from the silica they are so fragile, great care is taken to ensure they aren’t damaged. I carefully mock up a design for you to review based on your response to my design questionnaire. I’ll send the design to you for approval before pouring begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/1625967393836-M2HCJ2CAUO6KJ4SS95PB/Screen+Shot+2021-07-10+at+12.06.49+pm.jpg Process - Drying your blooms Once your flowers are safely in my hands I tidy them up and preserve them in silica. This drying technique allows the flowers to retain much of their natural shape and most of their colour, note that some flowers will dry darker. They’ll stay tucked away for a few weeks depending on the density of your flowers. It’s important your flowers are 100% dry before setting them in resin otherwise they will eventually rot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/1626593301533-V3DO3X3SZ4CLLNLY74UK/Copy+of+IMG_7926.jpg Process - Finishing your piece Once your piece is fully cured it’s time to remove it from the mould and start the sanding and polishing process. Then it’s time to take some photos before packaging it up, ready for you to display in your home. https://byclarissa.com.au/shipping-information daily 0.75 2023-12-23 https://byclarissa.com.au/delivery daily 0.75 2023-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/1630293457830-4GUVTMZN9VDNSQL6SB2K/IMG_7229.jpg Delivery options - Express shipping Price varies dependent on location If you’re interstate or further afield from Melbourne you can express post your flowers to us. We will provide detailed shipping instructions on how to do this while keeping your flowers as fresh as possible. I’ve had bouquets all the way from far north Queensland! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/1630293404837-17Q6SV7Z9Q4ZIGHP96L4/IMG_3999.jpg Delivery options - Drop off in Brunswick Free If you’d like to drop your flowers off in person, or have a friend or family member take care of it after your special day, drop off to my studio in Brunswick is free. Ideally I like to receive the flowers within 24-48 hours of the event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60cd8e7f30a49341103707fd/1630293431924-VFN2HUMFL9E26OI64ISN/IMG_6132.jpg Delivery options - Local courier $70 (within 30kms of Brunswick) We will come to you and collect your flowers after your event, saving you the trip to Brunswick. Travelling up to 30kms from Brunswick, this is our door to door pick up service, post wedding or event. Not sure if you’re within range? 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