12. Dainty Dried Flower Pressed Tray Magnet

Merging real preserved florals with functional home accessories yields breathtaking results. These tiny trays house genuine dried baby’s breath or pressed petals encased in crystal-clear resin over a clay base.

  • Materials Needed: White clay, tiny dried wildflowers (statice, baby’s breath), UV resin, a UV curing lamp, and flat magnets.
  • Step-by-Step Instructions:
    1. Roll out white clay and cut small, shallow round or hexagonal tray shapes with raised outer rims to act as mini bezels.
    2. Bake or air-dry your clay trays until firm and structurally sound.
    3. Arrange tiny dried wildflowers neatly inside the recessed well of each clay tray.
    4. Pour a thin layer of crystal-clear UV resin over the flowers to completely submerge and seal them, then cure under your UV lamp.
    5. Attach a heavy-duty magnet to the flat exterior back.
  • Pro Tips: Ensure your dried florals are completely dehydrated before adding resin, otherwise trapped moisture can cause cloudiness over time.
  • Variations: Paint the exterior rim of the clay tray with metallic gold leaf paint for a luxurious vintage porcelain tray effect.