Eternal Rose

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Hi Folks, This is my go at an eternal rose. I printed the parts on a Form 2 to get the most clear finish possible. The model consists of three parts: the glass and the stand, which should be obvious, and a glass-holder. The glass holder is meant for holding the glass steady in the curing process. To create this project: Print all three parts and wet sand the glass part; it doesn't matter if it becomes dull in the process. Place the glass upside down into the glass-holder and insert a rose inside. Secure the rose with tape or similar so that it doesn't float. It's recommended not to fill the glass to the top, as this prevents the tape from getting encased. Cure the liquid resin - This may take some time, depending on your curing setup. Remove the tape that held the rose in place and cut off any excess stem. The whole rose should be covered in resin; don't let the stem come out. Fill the rest of the glass with resin and cure until it's completely hardened. Finish the glass until it's as see-through as possible. You can either follow this method of sanding and buffing or do it the way I did: by resin dipping, as explained in this article. Glue the glass and stand models together using resin. Admire your result. Have fun!