Bespoke Resin Keepsakes & Custom Resin Commissions: The Complete Guide

Champagne cork suspended inside a clear resin display block, handmade by Really Resin.

Preserving memories. Creating something extraordinary.

Some memories deserve more than a photograph or a place in a drawer.

Whether it’s a champagne cork from your wedding day, a piece of turf from your favourite football stadium, a treasured collection of music memorabilia or flowers from a special occasion, meaningful objects often tell stories that deserve to be preserved.

At Really Resin, we specialise in transforming sentimental items and unusual objects into beautiful, handcrafted resin creations. Explore our bespoke resin commissions for examples of our work.

While we’re well known for our wedding and funeral flower preservation services, our expertise extends far beyond flowers.

From personalised keepsakes and decorative artwork to bespoke furniture and specialist commercial projects, we work with individuals and businesses to bring unique ideas to life.

In this guide, we’ll explore what’s possible with bespoke resin, the types of objects that can be preserved and how our custom commission process works.

What Is a Bespoke Resin Commission?

A bespoke resin commission is a piece created specifically around your ideas, requirements and meaningful objects.

Unlike ready-made products, bespoke commissions are individually designed, allowing you to choose elements such as the size, shape, arrangement and overall appearance.

Epoxy resin is a versatile material that can be used to encapsulate suitable objects within a clear, solid form.

This creates the appearance of items being suspended inside the resin, allowing them to be displayed from different angles.

Depending on the design, resin can be used to create:

  • Decorative display blocks and sculptures

  • Sentimental keepsakes

  • Wall-mounted artwork

  • Custom furniture and tabletops

  • Personalised gifts

  • Sporting memorabilia displays

  • Commercial presentation pieces

  • Unique commemorative items

Every project begins with an idea, and part of our work is exploring how that idea can become a finished piece.

What Can Be Preserved in Resin?

One of the most exciting aspects of bespoke resin work is the variety of objects that can potentially be incorporated.

However, not every material behaves in the same way.

Some objects require drying, sealing, stabilisation or specialist preparation before they can safely be embedded.

At Really Resin, we assess each project individually to determine the most suitable approach.

1. Sporting Memorabilia and Football Stadium Turf

For many supporters, football is more than a sport. It’s part of their personal history.

A piece of turf from a memorable match, a significant stadium or a special sporting occasion can hold enormous sentimental value.

Preserving sporting memorabilia in resin offers a way to create a permanent display piece.

At Really Resin, we have experience working with football stadium turf and developing bespoke sporting memorabilia projects.

Depending on the requirements, suitable turf can potentially be incorporated into:

  • Clear resin display cubes

  • Decorative presentation blocks

  • Commemorative keepsakes

  • Personalised keyrings

  • Specialist display pieces

Natural turf presents particular technical challenges.

Moisture, soil, trapped air and changes in colour must all be considered before encapsulation.

Our approach involves assessing the material, preparing it appropriately and developing a casting method suited to the intended design.

For commercial projects or unusual materials, prototype development may be necessary before full production.

2. Champagne Corks and Special Occasion Keepsakes

Sometimes the smallest objects hold the biggest memories.

A champagne cork from a wedding, engagement, anniversary or special celebration may seem ordinary to someone else, but to you it represents an unforgettable moment.

Rather than leaving it tucked away in a drawer, a cork can become the centrepiece of a custom resin keepsake.

Possible designs include:

  • Clear resin display cubes

  • Decorative paperweights

  • Personalised presentation blocks

  • Anniversary keepsakes

  • Wedding memorabilia displays

The size and shape of the finished piece can be tailored to complement the object.

For customers who prefer a minimalist appearance, we can explore designs that place the cork at the centre of a clear resin block.

3. CDs, Music Memorabilia and Personal Collections

Music has a unique ability to connect us with particular moments in our lives.

Albums, CDs and other music memorabilia can represent favourite artists, important relationships and treasured memories.

At Really Resin, we can explore bespoke wall art and decorative displays incorporating suitable music-related items.

Rather than simply storing a collection, a custom display can transform it into a feature within your home.

Depending on the project, designs may include:

  • Large wall-mounted artwork

  • Resin-coated display panels

  • Geometric arrangements

  • Personalised decorative pieces

  • Mixed-material artwork

Projects involving CDs, printed artwork or delicate surfaces require careful preparation.

Some materials may react to resin or require protective sealing, so we assess the suitability of each component before proceeding.

4. Bespoke Resin Furniture and Tables

Resin isn’t limited to small keepsakes.

It can also be used to create striking pieces of functional furniture.

At Really Resin, we offer bespoke furniture commissions, including designs incorporating preserved flowers and other suitable decorative materials.

Popular ideas include:

Resin side tables

A beautiful way to display meaningful flowers or decorative objects within a functional piece of furniture.

Custom resin tabletops

Larger surfaces can provide space for creative arrangements and personalised designs.

Flower preservation tables

Wedding flowers or other sentimental arrangements can become the centrepiece of a unique table.

Decorative furniture commissions

We can explore different shapes, dimensions, finishes and leg styles to complement your home.

Because furniture projects vary considerably in size and complexity, each commission is individually assessed and quoted.

Pale rose and small flowers arranged inside a bespoke clear resin cube by Really Resin.

5. Wedding and Funeral Flower Preservation

Flowers remain one of the most meaningful materials we work with.

Wedding bouquets, funeral arrangements and flowers from special occasions often represent moments that cannot be recreated.

Through professional drying and resin preservation, selected flowers can be transformed into lasting keepsakes.

Our flower preservation range includes:

  • Resin hearts

  • Decorative blocks

  • Photo frames

  • Jewellery

  • Bookends

  • Bespoke furniture

  • Personalised memorial pieces

We also welcome enquiries about unusual arrangements and larger custom designs.

Flower drying is included free of charge as part of our flower preservation service.

6. Unusual Objects and Sentimental Memorabilia

Not every idea fits neatly into an existing product category.

Perhaps you have an object that represents a special memory, a family heirloom you’d like to display or something unusual that you want to incorporate into artwork.

We welcome enquiries about a wide variety of objects and materials.

Examples of potential projects include:

  • Small sentimental possessions

  • Personal mementoes

  • Commemorative objects

  • Decorative collections

  • Natural materials

  • Special occasion memorabilia

  • Custom presentation pieces

The possibilities depend on the object’s size, condition, composition and suitability for resin encapsulation.

Some materials may not be suitable for direct casting, but alternative display or construction methods may be possible.

If you have an idea, we’d be happy to explore it with you.

How Does the Bespoke Resin Commission Process Work?

Every bespoke project is different, but our approach follows a straightforward process.

Step 1: Tell Us About Your Idea

The first step is getting in touch.

You don’t need to have a complete design or know exactly how resin casting works.

Simply explain what you’d like to create.

If possible, send us photographs of the objects you want to preserve, along with any examples of designs you like.

Step 2: Assessing the Materials

Before confirming a design, we consider the materials involved.

Different objects may require different preparation techniques.

We assess factors such as:

  • Moisture content

  • Material stability

  • Potential discolouration

  • Air entrapment

  • Surface compatibility

  • Object dimensions

  • Suitable resin systems

For more technically challenging projects, we may recommend preliminary testing.

Step 3: Design and Quotation

Once we understand your requirements, we can discuss the available design options.

These may include the dimensions, shape, arrangement, finish and any additional features.

We’ll then provide a quotation based on the agreed scope of work.

For complex commissions, prototype development and testing may be quoted separately.

Step 4: Preparation and Production

Once the design has been agreed, we begin preparing the materials and creating your piece.

Depending on the project, production may involve:

  • Drying and stabilising materials

  • Preparing moulds

  • Sealing delicate objects

  • Arranging components

  • Resin casting

  • Multiple curing stages

  • Sanding and polishing

  • Final finishing

Each stage requires care and attention to achieve the intended result.

Step 5: Finishing and Delivery

Once your commission is complete, we’ll inspect and prepare it for collection or delivery.

Really Resin is based in Liverpool, and we work with customers throughout the UK.

Delivery arrangements depend on the size, weight and nature of the finished piece.

How Much Does a Bespoke Resin Commission Cost?

The price of a bespoke resin commission depends on several factors.

Unlike standard products, custom commissions often require individual design work, specialist preparation and additional production time.

The main factors affecting cost include:

Size and resin volume

Larger pieces require more resin and may involve longer curing and finishing processes.

Material preparation

Some objects need drying, cleaning, sealing or stabilisation before they can be incorporated.

Design complexity

Detailed arrangements, suspended objects and unusual shapes can require additional work.

Mould requirements

Certain projects may need specialist or custom-made moulds.

Finishing requirements

Larger surfaces and complex shapes may require extensive sanding and polishing.

Testing and development

Unusual materials or commercial projects may require prototypes before a final design can be confirmed.

We provide personalised quotations so customers understand the proposed work and associated costs before proceeding.

Bespoke Resin Projects for Businesses

Alongside personal keepsakes, Really Resin welcomes enquiries from businesses and organisations seeking specialist resin work.

Potential applications include:

  • Promotional display pieces

  • Commemorative awards

  • Corporate presentation gifts

  • Sporting memorabilia

  • Product display concepts

  • Prototype development

  • Specialist encapsulation projects

Some projects may involve materials that require testing to establish whether the intended appearance and finish can be achieved.

For these commissions, we can discuss an initial development stage to assess technical feasibility.

We understand that commercial projects may involve confidential designs, unique materials or intellectual property.

Confidentiality requirements can be discussed before project details are shared.

Can Any Object Be Encapsulated in Resin?

Although resin is extremely versatile, not every object is suitable for direct encapsulation.

Certain materials can react with resin, release trapped air, change colour or deteriorate over time.

Organic materials, in particular, often require specialist preparation.

Large objects may also present challenges relating to resin volume, heat generation and curing.

This is why we assess unusual commissions before agreeing to production.

In some cases, we may recommend an alternative construction method or a different type of display.

Our aim is to create a piece that looks beautiful while being technically suitable for the materials involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make a resin piece using my own objects?

Yes, subject to the suitability of the materials.

We welcome enquiries about incorporating personal possessions and meaningful objects into bespoke resin pieces.

Can you preserve football turf in resin?

Suitable turf can potentially be preserved in resin, although moisture, soil and colour retention require careful consideration.

Some projects may need preliminary testing.

Can you create a custom resin table?

Yes. We offer bespoke furniture commissions and can discuss dimensions, shapes, finishes and decorative elements.

Can you preserve a champagne cork in resin?

Champagne corks can be suitable for resin keepsakes, although they may require sealing and preparation before casting.

Do you offer large resin commissions?

We welcome enquiries about larger projects.

Feasibility depends on the dimensions, materials, construction method and finishing requirements.

Can you create prototypes for commercial projects?

Yes. We can discuss prototype development for suitable commercial commissions, including projects involving unusual materials or specialist encapsulation requirements.

How long does a bespoke commission take?

Production times vary depending on the project.

Smaller commissions may be relatively straightforward, while larger or technically complex pieces can require additional preparation, casting and finishing time.

We’ll discuss an estimated timescale during the quotation process.

Do you accept commissions from outside Liverpool?

Yes.

Really Resin is based in Liverpool and welcomes suitable commissions from customers across the UK.

Have Something Special in Mind? Let’s Create It.

At Really Resin, we believe some of the most interesting projects begin with a simple question:

“Could you preserve this in resin?”

Whether you’re looking to preserve a treasured memory, create an unusual piece of artwork, commission custom furniture or explore a specialist commercial project, we’d love to hear your ideas.

Every bespoke commission is an opportunity to create something individual.

You don’t need to know exactly how your finished piece should look.

We’re happy to discuss the possibilities, assess your materials and help develop a design that reflects what makes your project special.

Start Your Bespoke Resin Commission

Get in touch with Really Resin to discuss your idea or request a personalised quotation.

Photographs, approximate dimensions and examples of your preferred style are always helpful.

Really Resin Limited
Sentimental Preservation

Liverpool-based | UK-wide commissions | Bespoke resin artwork and keepsakes

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