Resin Jewellery: A beautiful form of art

Resin crafts capture these vanishing moments and give them permanence, which can also be seen as a form of preservation. A daisy trapped in a pendant, a wedding garland turned into earrings, a tiny shell from a last beach walk, now worn as a charm. What began as a quiet hobby is now a growing form of art.

In Bangladesh, more and more young artists are working with resin. Some do it for joy, and some have turned it into a small business. Either way, resin art is blooming.

What is Resin Jewellery?

Resin is a synthetic, clear, viscous liquid chemical. When mixed with a 'hardener' and dried, it becomes solid, glossy, and beautifully transparent. Then, it looks almost like glass, but lighter and much less fragile.

In that moment of hardening, it traps whatever lies inside-a petal, a pearl, or anything.

Resin kits are available in online craft stores. You also need measuring cups, gloves, stir sticks, silicone moulds, or metal bezels in different shapes.

Artists start by preparing what they want to preserve when making resin jewellery. Flowers and leaves must be dried entirely, pressed inside books or under the sun, because any moisture can ruin the piece.

Then, the resin and hardener need to be mixed in a ratio that varies depending on the type of resin used.

It is usually mentioned on the pack or by the seller. Then, it requires slow stirring to avoid bubbles and pouring into a silicone mould. The item to be preserved needs to be placed gently inside.

Hardening/curing takes about 48 to 72 hours. There are also UV resins that can harden instantly when kept under a UV lamp.

As the resin hardens, it locks the item in place. The result? A pendant, a ring, a charm, anything one wants to make. It preserves it just as it is, for years to come.

Tiny archives of emotion

A dried marigold from a wedding garland. A pet cat's fur. A baby's first hair curl.

Threads from an old saree. Pieces like these often come with stories. Artists work with care. Because resin is not just about preserving things, they are preserving feelings.

Not every piece needs to tell a big story. Sometimes, people want to wear something that holds a beautiful flower or looks cute. These pieces are simple, elegant, and pair well with almost any fashion or style. Carrying a small bit of nature says something about the wearer. It reflects a quiet appreciation for beauty, detail, and Mother Earth.

A meditative craft

The process of making resin jewellery is slow. It begins with measuring, mixing, and waiting. Nothing can be rushed. In a world that moves too fast, this craft is rooted in patience.

Every step involves trial and error. Sometimes, the mix doesn't cure, and sometimes, a bubble ruins the piece. But every mistake teaches something new.

Over time, artists begin to notice which flowers hold their colour, which textures shine best, and what combinations truly work.

Beyond the craft, something is grounded in the stillness it brings.

Once cured, the resin keeps everything in place. The flower won't wilt, and its shape won't change. It holds time.

In a world where things fade quickly, lasting beauty feels like comfort. For the maker, this whole experience becomes deeply soothing.

Making one's memory stay

Ms Tania, a friend of the author, once gave her a dried, slightly crushed rose wrapped in old tissue, asking if she could do something with it.

It was the last rose her partner gave her before moving abroad. The author, herself an artist, pressed the petals, crushed them a little more, and put them into a heart-shaped bezel filled with resin.

Three days later, the rose lived again as a pendant, which she now wears on a silver chain. 'You made my memory stay,' Ms Tania said.

Resin jewellery is finding its place across online platforms. From social media pages to craft fairs, these glossy pieces are catching eyes. Sometimes, resin jewellery is also found on street corners, where independent sellers sit patiently with their crafts made with utmost care-some work with bold colours and glitter, others with leaves, flowers, etc.

There is something comforting about things that don't fade. Resin jewellery makes that promise.

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