QuestionI'm really excited to try dipping orchids in resin after reading some of your earlier answers. I just have one question:
How do you dry the orchids after you're done dipping them?
I was thinking about placing them on a sheet of wax paper, but I wasn't sure if the resin would drip and pool at the bottom of the flower. I wouldn't want it to dry with a big clump at the bottom of the delicate flower, lol.
Thanks so much for your help!
AnswerHello Layla,
hang up a sturdy line over a waxed paper, parchment or newsprint lined surface. Using bulldog clips, or a sewing needle and running a silk, or waxed linen cord through the centre, dip the flower, with the cord wrapped around a bamboo skewer, then allow to drain a few seconds over the resin batch or if you have many to dip drip into another cup- but chances of keeping bubbles out are slim. so reusing the excess is rather an extra hassle in terms of the time it takes as the resin is curing all the while in the larger mass of it.. Once finished shedding the excess, unwind the cord and clip it to the line.Let dry..The more you practice and work with different viscosities, the more efficient the process will become and pooling won't be an issue. After you dip, while the cord is wound give a slight but strong spin to the skewer to hasten the dripping excess. At least that sounds good!
Best Regards,Ari!
