How to Care for Preserved Flowers | Nast Bloom

Learning how to care for preserved flowers is important if you want your resin keepsake to stay beautiful for many years. Whether you have a wedding bouquet preservation piece, memorial flower keepsake, resin floral block, ring holder, tray, coasters, or custom resin letters, proper care can help protect both the resin and the natural flowers inside.

Preserved flowers in resin are durable, but they are still handmade decorative pieces. Sunlight, heat, moisture, harsh chemicals, and rough handling can affect their appearance over time.

Keep Preserved Flowers Away From Direct Sunlight

One of the most important tips for anyone learning how to care for preserved flowers is to avoid direct sunlight.

Strong ultraviolet light can cause resin to develop a yellow or amber tone over time. It may also fade or change the natural colors of the flowers inside.

Display your resin flower preservation piece in a bright room, but avoid placing it directly in front of a sunny window. A bookshelf, dresser, display cabinet, nightstand, or shaded shelf is usually a better location.

Soft, indirect light will allow you to enjoy your preserved wedding flowers without exposing them to unnecessary sunlight.

Avoid Heat and High Temperatures

Keep your resin flower keepsake away from fireplaces, ovens, stovetops, heating vents, hot lamps, and other strong heat sources.

You should also avoid leaving preserved flowers inside a hot vehicle. High temperatures can soften the resin, affect its shape, or speed up natural color changes inside the piece.

A cool, temperature-controlled indoor space is the safest place for your custom resin flower preservation.

Keep Your Resin Keepsake Dry

Preserved flowers inside resin do not need water. Do not soak your resin piece or place it in a dishwasher.

If the surface becomes wet, gently dry it with a soft cloth. Resin trays and coasters may come into contact with occasional moisture, but they should not remain wet for long periods.

Avoid displaying your flower preservation piece in a very humid bathroom or damp storage area.

Clean With a Soft Cloth

Dust and fingerprints can collect on the surface of your resin flower keepsake.

Use a soft microfiber cloth to gently clean it. For light marks, slightly dampen the cloth with water and dry the piece immediately afterward.

Avoid using:

• Bleach
• Acetone
• Alcohol-based cleaners
• Window cleaner
• Abrasive sponges
• Scrubbing pads
• Rough paper towels

Strong chemicals and rough materials may scratch, cloud, or dull the resin surface.

Protect the Resin From Scratches

Resin is durable, but it is not completely scratch-proof.

Lift your preserved flower block instead of sliding it across a table or shelf. Avoid placing sharp metal objects directly against the resin, and do not use floral trays or blocks as cutting surfaces.

For extra protection, place a soft pad underneath heavier resin pieces.

Handle Preserved Flowers Carefully

Large wedding bouquet preservation blocks can be heavy. Always use both hands when moving them.

Display your keepsake on a flat and stable surface, away from the edge of shelves or tables. Keep it in a safe area where children or pets are less likely to knock it over.

Dropping a resin flower preservation piece may cause scratches, chips, cracks, or damage to nearby furniture.

Avoid Placing Hot Items on Resin

Do not place hot cookware, candles, heated appliances, or very hot cups directly on your resin keepsake.

Even if your piece is a tray or coaster set, excessive heat can affect the surface. Use it mainly as a decorative keepsake unless the care instructions provided with your specific piece say otherwise.

Expect Some Natural Color Changes

Preserved flowers are real flowers, so some natural changes may happen over time.

White flowers may become cream or ivory. Pink and red flowers may deepen or become softer. Greenery may develop olive or warmer tones.

These changes are a normal part of preserving real flowers. Proper care can help slow the process, but it cannot stop natural aging completely.

Store Your Keepsake Properly

When storing your preserved flowers in resin, wrap the piece in soft tissue paper, microfiber cloth, or bubble wrap.

Place it inside a sturdy box where it cannot move around or touch sharp objects. Store it in a cool, dry indoor area.

Avoid hot garages, attics, outdoor sheds, damp basements, and areas exposed to direct sunlight.

How to Care for Preserved Wedding Flowers

Wedding flower preservation pieces hold memories from one of the most meaningful days of your life.

Display your preserved wedding bouquet near wedding photographs, invitations, vow books, ring boxes, or other keepsakes. Choose a location away from sunlight, heat, and frequent handling.

This will help your resin wedding bouquet preservation remain a beautiful part of your home.

How to Care for Memorial Flower Keepsakes

Memorial flower preservation pieces should also be handled gently and displayed in a secure location.

Use a soft cloth for cleaning, avoid harsh chemicals, and keep the piece away from heat and sunlight. These simple steps help protect the flowers and the memories connected to them.

Final Care Tips

Knowing how to care for preserved flowers can help extend the beauty of your resin keepsake.

Keep it away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, harsh cleaners, scratches, and rough handling. Display it carefully, clean it gently, and store it in a cool, dry place when it is not being used.

At Nast Bloom, we create custom wedding flower preservation, memorial flower keepsakes, resin floral blocks, ring holders, trays, letters, and other personalized resin pieces in Oviedo, Orlando, and Central Florida.