How to Care for Resin Jewellery (So It Lasts Forever)

Resin jewellery is beautiful, lightweight, and endlessly unique — but like all handmade pieces, it loves a little care. The good news? Looking after your resin jewellery is simple once you know how. Follow these tips and your pieces will stay vibrant and gorgeous for years to come.

What Is Resin Jewellery?

Resin jewellery is made by pouring liquid resin — often with inclusions like dried flowers, glitter, or pigment — into moulds and allowing it to cure into a hard, glass-like finish. Each piece is unique: the way botanicals settle, the way colour swirls, the way light catches the surface is never exactly the same twice.

Everyday Care Tips

  • Put it on last. Apply perfume, hairspray, and skincare before your jewellery. Chemicals can dull the resin surface over time.
  • Take it off first. Remove your jewellery before swimming, showering, or washing dishes. Prolonged water exposure can affect the finish.
  • Avoid direct sunlight. UV light can cause resin to yellow over time. Store your pieces away from windowsills and direct sun.
  • Keep it away from heat. Resin can warp in extreme heat — don't leave pieces in a hot car or near a heater.

Cleaning Your Resin Jewellery

To clean, simply wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths or chemical cleaners — these can scratch or cloud the surface. For a quick shine, a tiny amount of mineral oil on a soft cloth works beautifully.

Storage Tips

  • Store pieces individually or wrapped in a soft cloth to prevent scratching.
  • A jewellery box with separate compartments is ideal.
  • Keep away from other metal jewellery that could scratch the resin surface.
  • A cool, dry place away from humidity is best for long-term storage.

What to Avoid

  • Ultrasonic jewellery cleaners — these can crack resin
  • Harsh chemicals including bleach, acetone, and alcohol
  • Dropping on hard surfaces — resin can chip if dropped
  • Stacking with sharp metal pieces that could scratch

A Note on Botanical Inclusions

Pieces with dried flowers, leaves, or herbs inside are sealed within the resin and protected — but they're still organic matter. Keep them out of prolonged moisture and UV exposure to preserve the colour and integrity of the botanicals.

Shop Handmade Resin Jewellery

Each piece in our Resin Art & Gifts collection is handcrafted with care. When you look after it, it looks after you — becoming a piece you'll reach for again and again.

Handmade in Australia. Made to last.

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