OUR CRAFT
DESIGN
At Lush Magnolia, we believe that the design process is just as important as the final product. Our team of skilled artisans work with you to create a unique piece of home decor that reflects your personal style and taste. We take the time to understand your vision and bring it to life in every detail.
SELECTION
We understand that your flowers hold a immense sentimental value to you. That's why we offer a wide selection functional artwork & home decor to preserve them with care in something that speaks to your love story & lifestyle. Our team carefully designs the perfect blend of your flowers & our materials to ensure the best possible outcome for your custom pieces.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Our team of skilled artisans take pride in every piece they create. From start to finish, we use only the highest quality materials and techniques to ensure that your custom piece is crafted with the utmost care and precision. From drying your flowers, coloration, resin work, to polishing. We believe that every piece of home decor should be both functional and beautiful.
RAW MATERIALS
Your artwork is meant to preserve the memory for a lifetime. We ensure the longevity of your items by using premium resin with UV protectants & anti yellowing agents. We continue to research new materials to ensure we are always using the best quality on the market.
THE PROCESS
Located in New Orleans, LA
1 | Contact us about availability
As a boutique art studio, we have limited availability in order to give each of our clients' special occasion artwork the attention to detail we pride ourselves on. Please contact us to check our availability as soon as possible.
2 | Decide on which custom heirloom pieces you can't live without!
We have so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to choose! Don't worry, you can always upgrade or add to your selections after the flowers have dried, and during the design process. However, certain pieces require specific methods of drying so there may be limitations for adding on. It's best to have as many selections solidified as possible in advance. We do require selecting one of our main items to then select items under the additions category.
3| We draw up a contract & you place a 50% deposit.
We require a minimum spend of $400 on artwork as well as a signed contract and a 50% deposit to secure the date.
4| We set up a drop off appointment or send shipping instructions for your flowers
For drop off, we are conveniently located in the CBD at 404 Magazine St, between Poydras and Natchez Streets. Please confirm when you will be dropping off as all drop-offs and pick-ups are by appointment only. For shipping, we will provide a different shipping address. Please be sure to provide a tracking number. We will give you detailed instructions on how to care for your flowers until we receive them. Payment in full is due when we receive the flowers.
5| We dry everything according to your contracted items
When we receive the flowers, we will document the condition and dry them using multiple methods depending on which items you selected and the species of the flowers and foliage. We will keep your flowers safely in drying until we are ready to work on your designs.
6| We send you sample design layout options to help guide the artist’s on your aesthetic
Prior to the design process, we will send sample design layout options for you to choose from. Here you can let us know of any specifications such as specific flowers to include or exclude and any additional items you would like such as paper products, ribbons, lockets etc.
7| We pull your flowers out of drying & send over your custom designs.
We offer designs based on our experience as to how to achieve the best result for your custom artwork. Our artists will take your preferences into consideration while designing your layout, however if your flowers do not work for your preferred selected layout, the artist may send an alternative option. Dried flowers are fragile, so we only offer two redesigns after the initial suggested design to ensure your flowers still look their best.
8| Once approved, the resin process begins
We begin pouring your resin artwork as soon as the designs have been approved. After the last layer is cured, we demold and begin the sanding & polishing phase. Depending on the size of the artwork, this process will take several weeks if everything goes perfectly. We take as much time as needed to perfect your artwork to the best of our ability. Our current turnaround time for the entire process is around 8 months from receiving your flowers. *We do not give estimates or guarantee completion dates; this turnaround time may change prior to your order without notice. We work in the order in which we receive the flowers. Please know that we are working as quickly as we can without diminishing our quality to complete your commissions as soon as we can. Feel free to reach out for updates throughout the process.
9| Your commissioned artwork is complete!
We will arrange for pick up or shipping the artwork to its final home.
10| Cherish your memories preserved for a lifetime!