Color correcting dried flowers before embedding them in resin helps preserve or enhance their natural beauty, especially since drying can dull or alter their original color.

TIP: Always make sure your flowers are fully dried before correcting them. Here’s a blog on flower drying for beginners.

Here’s how you can color correct them effectively:

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🌼 1. Assess the Flower’s Current Color

Determine whether the flower has:

• Faded or dulled color
• Yellowing or browning
• Uneven tone or blotches

TIP: Taking a photo of your flowers prior to drying will allow you to determine how they’ve changed through the drying process and guide you with how to colour correct to take them back to their original state.

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🎨 2. Choose a Color Correction Method

Fabric or Alcohol Inks

• Use alcohol inks, fabric dyes, or watercolor markers for a translucent finish that mimics natural petal texture.
• Application:
  • Use a small brush or cotton swab.
  • Apply lightly and build in layers.
  • Let fully dry before sealing.

Acrylic Paints (for strong correction)

• This method is ideal for more opaque fixes or painting over browned areas. A good range like this can be mixed on a pallet to achieve the required colour.
• Thin down the paint with a small bit of water for a softer look.
• One downside is that your flowers can look unnatural if overdone or painted too heavily. Layers can take a while to dry.
• Sponges can help with application.

Floral Spray Paint

• Specially made for delicate flowers. Available to buy here on Amazon.
• Mist lightly from a distance.
• Ideal for restoring even tone or changing flower color completely.

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3. Seal the Flowers

Before casting in resin, always seal color-corrected flowers. This will:

• Prevent bleeding of dye/ink.
• Protect against moisture and resin discoloration.

Recommended sealants:

• Clear acrylic spray (matte or gloss) – available on Amazon
• Mod Podge (brush-on, dries clear) – BUT – be careful using this method with smaller and more delicate flowers.
• UV-resistant sealer like UV Resin or fast cure resin (optional but helpful for long-term color stability)

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4. Dry Completely

Let sealed flowers sit for at least 24–48 hours in a dry, dust-free area. Resin will trap moisture or active solvents, causing bubbles or cloudiness.

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💡 Tips for Better Results

• Test your colors and sealers on a spare dried flower first.
• Some flowers (like hydrangeas and roses) accept color better than others (like daisies).
• Use tweezers and wear gloves to avoid handling stains or oils.
• Store your finished resin pieces out of direct sunlight to reduce long-term fading.

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