Customers often see only two moments of a resin order: the day they send their flowers, and the day a finished piece arrives at their door. A day in the life of a resin art studio looks quite different from the inside, involving many small, careful steps that happen in between.
Morning: Reviewing Orders and Flowers
Each day typically starts with reviewing new orders and checking on flowers that have arrived by courier or local drop-off. Flowers are inspected, logged, and sorted based on their drying stage, since orders are often at different points in the process simultaneously.
Mid-Morning: Flower Drying and Preparation
A significant part of the day is spent managing flowers at various stages of drying, whether that means checking on silica gel-dried petals, pressing flatter blooms, or preparing varmala strands for their next stage. This work cannot be rushed, since drying time directly affects how well the flowers preserve later.
Afternoon: Mixing, Pouring, and Arranging
- Mould selection – choosing the right mould for each specific order, whether a coaster, frame, or 3D block.
- Flower arranging – placing dried flowers carefully within the mould according to the customer's chosen design.
- Resin mixing – precisely measuring and combining resin and hardener for that day's pours.
- Pouring and settling – pouring in careful layers and allowing each to settle before moving to the next order.
Late Afternoon: Curing Checks and Finishing Older Pieces
While new pieces begin their curing process, earlier orders that have finished curing move into sanding, polishing, and buffing. This finishing stage often takes as long as the pouring itself, since a rushed finish undermines even a technically perfect pour.
Evening: Quality Checks, Packaging, and Customer Updates
| Task | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Quality inspection | Checking for bubbles, clarity, and finish before packaging |
| Packaging | Protecting pieces for local pickup or insured shipping |
| Customer updates | Sharing progress or confirming pickup and delivery details |
| Planning for the next day | Scheduling which orders move to which stage next |
Why This Process Takes Time
Because flowers dry at different rates and resin needs proper curing time at every stage, most orders are actively "in progress" across several days rather than completed in one sitting. This is part of why realistic timelines matter more than rushed promises when it comes to preserving something irreplaceable.
Why Sabhya Kala
We are a Zirakpur, Chandigarh based studio with 1,200+ handcrafted orders completed, managing each order through careful drying, pouring, curing, and finishing stages. Free pickup is available across the Tricity, with insured shipping pan-India. [PLACEHOLDER: real customer testimonial]
FAQs
How many orders are typically in progress at once?
This varies by season and order volume, with multiple pieces often at different stages of drying, pouring, or curing simultaneously.
Can I get updates on my order's progress?
Yes, we are happy to share updates directly over WhatsApp as your piece moves through each stage.
Why do some orders take longer than others?
Flower type, design complexity, and current order volume all affect individual timelines.
Is my order handled by one person or a team?
Handling varies by stage and order volume, though every piece goes through the same careful process regardless.
To start your own preservation journey, explore our varmala preservation service, browse our resin art collection, or check the full shop.