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  • UK Saturday Delivery available
  • We ship worldwide!

We deliver within the UK and Worldwide

Same Day Dispatch before 3pm (GMT)
All orders include Tracking Information 

United Kingdom

  • FREE Next Working Day Tracked - for orders £50 or more
  • Standard Tracked - £3.95 (2-3 working days)
  • Express Tracked - £4.49 (1-2 working days)
  • Next Day Tracked - £6.99 (Next Working Day)
  • Urgent Next Day Tracked - £23 (Delivery before 12: Includes Saturday, but not Sundays)
**Working Days are Monday to Friday (excludes bank holidays)
For Scotland and Northern Ireland - in most cases our Free Express Service arrives next day, however some locations may take slightly longer
 Guernsey, Jersey and Isle of Man - Free Fast Priority Shipping over £50 (estimated 2-3 working days)
                                       
For International Shipping - Check out our Stockists Page for a stockist near you, to order from our website the prices are below 
.
United States
  • International Tracked Shipping - From $20 USD (5-7 Working Days)
Canada
  • Flat Rate Tracked Shipping - $34 CAD (5-7 Working Days)
Australia
  • Flat Rate Tracked Shipping - $38 AUD (7-10 Working Days)
Europe
  • Flat Rate Tracked Shipping - 2-5 Working Days. Tracking Information provided

Flat rate shipping - Shipping price is fixed regardless of the weight of your order : )

Rest of the World

  • International Tracked Shipping - From £6 (5-7 working days)
We are currently unable to ship to Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
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PLEASE NOTE 

Customs fees may be due on goods sent to international destinations. These may be requested by the courier to be paid prior to your order being delivered. As those fees are collected to receive the goods in your country, we deduct all taxes from our product prices.

Once a purchase is made you will receive an email with detailed information about how to track the progress of your order from packing through to dispatch. Including when we have picked your products, packed them in the box and passed them to the courier!

  • Our next day services arrive the next working day. However on rare occasions during busier periods and courier issues beyond our control this may take longer and cannot be guaranteed, but we will always do our best to make this possible in any way we can : )
  • Orders placed after 3pm (GMT) will be shipped the following working day. Working days are Monday to Friday. 
  • To track the progress of a current order, please check your email for instructions on how to do this. A link to download your order invoice is also available from your shipping confirmation email. 
  • Please ensure all addresses are entered carefully at checkout as we are unable to refund orders lost in transit due to addresses entered incorrectly. If you have entered an incorrect address, please contact us as soon as possible and we will do our best to change this for you : ) although this is not always possible as we do begin to pack and dispatch items very quickly once they are placed!
  • Some orders can take longer to arrive to international destinations due to delays in customs and this is unfortunately beyond our control. Please allow up to 25 working days for international orders
  • Please note if international orders are returned to us due to non payment of customs we are unable to refund any shipping costs and charge a 10% restocking fee for your items. We may also be charged the customs fee to receive your order back to us and this amount will be deducted from your refund. Information regarding customs can be found above. 

If you have any questions, please contact us using our contact form, we are always happy to help!

Delivery Information

We deliver within the UK and Worldwide

Same Day Dispatch before 3pm (GMT)
All orders include Tracking Information 

United Kingdom

  • FREE Next Working Day Tracked - for orders £50 or more
  • Standard Tracked - £3.95 (2-3 working days)
  • Express Tracked - £4.49 (1-2 working days)
  • Next Day Tracked - £6.99 (Next Working Day)
  • Urgent Next Day Tracked - £23 (Delivery before 12: Includes Saturday, but not Sundays)
**Working Days are Monday to Friday (excludes bank holidays)
For Scotland and Northern Ireland - in most cases our Free Express Service arrives next day, however some locations may take slightly longer
 Guernsey, Jersey and Isle of Man - Free Fast Priority Shipping over £50 (estimated 2-3 working days)
                                       
For International Shipping - Check out our Stockists Page for a stockist near you, to order from our website the prices are below 
.
United States
  • International Tracked Shipping - From $20 USD (5-7 Working Days)
Canada
  • Flat Rate Tracked Shipping - $34 CAD (5-7 Working Days)
Australia
  • Flat Rate Tracked Shipping - $38 AUD (7-10 Working Days)
Europe
  • Flat Rate Tracked Shipping - 2-5 Working Days. Tracking Information provided

Flat rate shipping - Shipping price is fixed regardless of the weight of your order : )

Rest of the World

  • International Tracked Shipping - From £6 (5-7 working days)
We are currently unable to ship to Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
.

PLEASE NOTE 

Customs fees may be due on goods sent to international destinations. These may be requested by the courier to be paid prior to your order being delivered. As those fees are collected to receive the goods in your country, we deduct all taxes from our product prices.

Once a purchase is made you will receive an email with detailed information about how to track the progress of your order from packing through to dispatch. Including when we have picked your products, packed them in the box and passed them to the courier!

  • Our next day services arrive the next working day. However on rare occasions during busier periods and courier issues beyond our control this may take longer and cannot be guaranteed, but we will always do our best to make this possible in any way we can : )
  • Orders placed after 3pm (GMT) will be shipped the following working day. Working days are Monday to Friday. 
  • To track the progress of a current order, please check your email for instructions on how to do this. A link to download your order invoice is also available from your shipping confirmation email. 
  • Please ensure all addresses are entered carefully at checkout as we are unable to refund orders lost in transit due to addresses entered incorrectly. If you have entered an incorrect address, please contact us as soon as possible and we will do our best to change this for you : ) although this is not always possible as we do begin to pack and dispatch items very quickly once they are placed!
  • Some orders can take longer to arrive to international destinations due to delays in customs and this is unfortunately beyond our control. Please allow up to 25 working days for international orders
  • Please note if international orders are returned to us due to non payment of customs we are unable to refund any shipping costs and charge a 10% restocking fee for your items. We may also be charged the customs fee to receive your order back to us and this amount will be deducted from your refund. Information regarding customs can be found above. 

If you have any questions, please contact us using our contact form, we are always happy to help!

Preserve flowers in resin

Flower Preservation Silica Sand

Preserve a moment in time with your next Apex Resin pour.

Drying flowers in silica is a meticulous and artful process that preserves the delicate beauty of blooms. Use Blooming silica crystals gently to cradle precious petals, blooms and foliage, coaxing them into a graceful nap prior to their next chapter whether it is to add them to precious UV resin jewellery creations or elegant and sophisticated floral river tables.   

As you carefully lay your flowers to rest within the blooming silica crystals, the tiny granules begin their work absorbing the moisture from your precious petals. The process is short, and you can reveal your flowers with an excited sense of anticipation, as the vibrant hues of your paper like flowers are revealed.

Once the flowers emerge from their silica snooze, they will bear the ethereal quality of dried blooms, they will be delicate but transformed into a subtle and lasting keepsake.

Continue to preserve the memories of your flowers by embedding them into your Apex resin within a 12 week time frame.

Remember, your Blooming silica can be re-used, over and over by simply heating it in the oven after each use. Simply re-generate between each use by heating in an oven (between 100 degrees C and 120 degrees C) for 2 hours (in a non-food use tray). 

Directions:

  • Completely cover fresh flowers in silica sand 
  • Ensure the container is airtight and covered
  • Leave for 3-10 days. The length of drying time will vary depending on how moisture rich your flowers are.
  • The process can be sped up by using a microwave on high for 1 minute, and leaving to cool for an hour, although we would still recommend leaving the flowers for at least a week before embedding them in resin.
  • Use a soft bristled brush to remove stubborn silica sand from dried flowers.

Safety Information:

Many building products including concrete, tiles, cement products and clay bricks contain silica, as does sand, rocks and granite. Silica dust is usually created when these building products are cut, drilled or otherwise worked on to release fine particles. This form of silica ‘dust’ can be considered harmful to the lungs with prolonged use (in large quantities, over many years). We advise you to wear a mask when using silica and to avoid pouring large amounts in one go. 

Additional Information: 

  • Some flowers will alter in colour when dried in silica - please keep a journal of which ones do
  • There have been known to be some flowers that just struggle to dry successful in silica - these include Agapanthus, Lisianthus and Gerbra

For tuition and extra tips for working with blooming silica successfully, please head to our ‘classes’ offerings where you can book the Dried Flowers Beginner Masterclass course. Ideal if you want to dry your flowers for the first time alongside Lou’s tutorials from Create and Bloom Crafts.

Customer Reviews

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Nafisa M. (Southwark, GB)
Skill Level: Beginner
Used For: Ashes / Flower Preservation
What I Love: Quality, Ease of use, Value for money, End results, Durability, Uniqueness, Packaging, Fun to use
First timer

I got these to help me dry some flowers for my friend - she wants her wedding bouquet preserved and I saw this online and read great reviews. As a first timer, I have to say I've never used any medium to dry flowers before - this stuff is amazing! Easy to use, instructions are clear and great value for price! Can't wait to use it again and again!

Hi there! Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review for our Silica Sand. We are thrilled to hear that it was easy to use and helped you successfully dry your friend's wedding bouquet : )

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Roula H. (Greenford, GB)
Skill Level: Experienced
Used For: Ashes / Flower Preservation
What I Love: Quality, Ease of use, End results
So easy and best quality to dry flower

First time using it but I love it so much it’s so effective and very easy to work with and made my flower dry in 8 days

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