FAQ

Yes — and this is one of the most important things to understand before commissioning a piece. Flowers change during the drying process, and the extent of that change depends on the variety, condition, and original color of the blooms. Most white flowers will shift to ivory, beige, or tan — we find this gives finished pieces a beautiful vintage quality. Lighter-colored flowers are more likely to show some transparency once in resin. Mid-range colors tend to stay closest to their original shade. Deep reds and purples often become darker, or in some cases shift to bright pink. If you have specific concerns about how your flowers will dry, reach out before your appointment. We’re happy to share what we’ve seen with similar varieties — though the outcome always has an element of surprise, which we consider part of the work’s character. If you’d prefer colors closer to the original, ask about our coloration upgrade.

Yes. Bringing dried flowers into new work is something we genuinely enjoy. Since they’re already dry, we can’t press them flat, but they can be incorporated into three-dimensional designs, used in sculptural pieces, or worked into smaller formats. Get in touch and we’ll discuss what’s possible.

We accept flowers up to four days after an event, depending on availability. For weddings, we strongly encourage booking in advance — having your selections made and a plan in place means you’re not making decisions in the rush immediately after the ceremony. For memorial flowers, we understand that preserving them may not be the first thought in a difficult time. Memorial flowers tend to wilt faster than other arrangements, so the sooner we receive them, the better we can preserve them for your piece. Reach out as soon as you’re ready and we’ll guide you through the process.

It happens more often than you’d think, and it’s not the end. You can contact your florist and have a small bouquet remade from the same flowers, then bring or ship it to us for drying. If you’d prefer not to go back to your florist, we can connect you with a local source or work with studio-sourced botanicals in a complementary palette.

Drying is the first step in preservation, not the last. Dried flowers still need to be sealed — especially in New Orleans, where humidity is a constant factor. We keep your flowers protected in the drying environment until we’re ready to begin the design process. This is one of the reasons the Material Preview and design approval steps are time-sensitive — the sooner we can seal the flowers in resin, the better the result.

It depends on whether you have similar flowers and have selected a similar format. Not all flowers work for all designs — the material guides the outcome. We’ll always use your preferences as a starting point and recommend the design approach most likely to give you a result you love, given what your flowers can do. If your flowers won’t support the exact design you’ve seen, we’ll tell you honestly and suggest an alternative.

Likely yes, to some degree. Your flowers have been through a significant event, and drying reveals that. We think all flowers are beautiful, and some browning adds to the character of a piece. Following our care instructions and getting your flowers to us quickly both help minimize browning. If the appearance of your dried flowers concerns you at the Material Preview stage, we’ll discuss your options — including coloration upgrades or sourcing fresh replacements for specific blooms.

In spirit, yes. In every detail, there will be variation — and that’s inherent to working with natural materials in a handmade process. Dried botanicals are fragile; there may be minor movement of flowers or petals during the pour, small variations in color, or moments where we make a judgment call to replace a bloom that isn’t serving the piece. These decisions are made in the interest of the artwork, always. We’ll never make a significant departure from an approved design without communicating with you first.

Invitations, vows, letters, memorial cards, and other paper items are welcome in commissions. Drop them off at the studio or mail them to us — include something rigid to prevent bending, and send more than one copy if possible. We laminate all paper products before incorporating them into resin to prevent the resin from affecting the ink or paper. Paper items are handled with great care, and we always recommend having a backup if the item is irreplaceable.

All pieces are sanded and top-coated or polished at our discretion. There are no sharp resin edges. We finish every piece to a professional standard — clean, considered, and ready to live in your home.

We’ve tested every professional-grade resin suited for botanical preservation and work exclusively with the formulations that have the highest natural bubble release. Depending on the piece, we use a combination of vacuum chamber, heat gun, torch, and careful manual work to eliminate bubbles during the pour window. We also control for environmental factors — room temperature and humidity both affect the process. Some bubbles are caused by the natural off-gassing of porous materials like dried botanicals and cannot be fully eliminated. If a bubble appears after the resin has cured past the point of safe intervention, we assess whether it can be Dremeled out, filled, and polished. We do everything we can, and we’ll always be honest with you about the result.

These are handmade works using natural materials, and they will look like it — in the best sense. Minor bubbles, fine layer lines, small dust particles, and subtle variations are part of what makes each piece unique. We hold ourselves to a very high standard, and we believe there is real beauty in evidence of the hand. If something doesn’t meet our own bar for quality, we address it before the piece leaves the studio.

Because how we dry your flowers depends entirely on what you’ve selected. Three-dimensional pieces require the flowers to be dried in their natural form. Modified three-dimensional and pressed pieces require the flowers to be opened and flattened — which can’t be undone. The sooner you confirm your selections, the sooner we can begin drying in exactly the right way for your commission.

All resin yellows eventually — it’s a characteristic of the material, not a defect. We use the clearest professional resin available, with built-in UV protection and anti-yellowing agents, to slow this process as much as possible. Keeping your piece out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources will extend its life significantly. Many clients find the gradual shift adds a warm, antique quality to the piece over time. Choosing a colored background (rather than white) also makes any eventual yellowing much less noticeable.

We dry enough to give us a strong working selection for your designs. If you’re considering adding pieces later, let us know in advance — we’ll dry accordingly. Drying costs us time and materials, and we plan carefully to make sure we have what we need without excess.

Every commission is different. The number of pieces, complexity of the designs, and how quickly the design approval phase moves all affect the timeline. Our current average turnaround from receiving your flowers to completion is approximately eleven months. For studio-sourced commissions without sentimental flowers, the timeline is typically one to four months. We don’t give estimates or guarantee completion dates — we work in the order flowers are received, and we won’t sacrifice quality to meet a deadline. You’re always welcome to reach out for an update on where your commission stands.

With proper care, a lifetime. We use a hard-curing resin that produces a glass-like, scratch-resistant finish. Keep your piece out of direct sunlight and away from high heat, and it will hold its quality for decades. We provide care instructions with every completed commission.

No. Moisture in fresh flowers causes two problems: it continues to age the flower — turning it brown and misshapen — and it prevents the resin from curing properly. Drying is always the first step in preservation, regardless of method. This is why we ask for your flowers as quickly as possible after your event.