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Honest answers about resin preservation

Pricing guides, process explainers, and honest answers to the questions people ask most before sending us something irreplaceable — written by the artist, not a copywriter.

Wedding varmala preserved in a 12x12 inch resin frame with teak wood border
Pricing

How Much Does Varmala Preservation Cost in India? A Complete Price Guide

Varmala preservation in India typically costs between ₹2,000 and ₹40,000, depending on the size of the frame, …

Baby birth memory preservation frame with hospital band, footprint and first clothes in resin
Pricing

Baby Memory Preservation Cost: What Affects the Price?

Baby memory preservation at The Art Galaxy starts at ₹2,500 (Basic) and goes up to ₹10,000 (Premium), dependin…

Custom handmade resin house nameplate with marble effect and gold lettering
Pricing

Resin Nameplate Price Guide: Wall, Desk, and Shop Sign Options Compared

The Art Galaxy makes three distinct resin nameplate products at three different price points: house nameplates…

Close view of a handmade resin home decor artwork showing layered pour and gold detail
Craftsmanship

Why Is Premium Resin Art More Expensive? What You're Really Paying For

Premium resin art costs more than mass-produced alternatives because of three things: genuine teak wood instea…

Shadi gath badhbadha premium frame with wedding photographs and preserved garland flowers
Pricing

How Much Does a Shadi Gath Badhbadha Premium Frame Cost?

A Shadi Gath Badhbadha Premium Frame costs between ₹20,000 and ₹40,000 at The Art Galaxy, reflecting the size …

Premium varmala preservation frame handcrafted by Shilpa Amit Shrivastava
Shipping

How to Pack and Ship Your Wedding Varmala for Resin Preservation

Pack your wedding varmala flat or gently coiled in a rigid box with tissue paper cushioning, avoid plastic bag…

Baby birth memory preservation by Shilpa Amit Shrivastava featuring umbilical cord keepsake
Safety

How to Send Your Baby's Umbilical Cord for Safe Resin Preservation

Once fully dried and detached, place the umbilical cord stump in a small, clean, breathable container — a soft…

Wedding varmala preserved in a 12x12 inch resin frame with teak wood border
Process

How Long Does Varmala Preservation Actually Take? (Weeks, Not Months)

Standard Varmala Preservation takes three to four weeks from the day we receive your garland; Premium Varmala …

Close view of a handmade resin home decor artwork showing layered pour and gold detail
Materials

Why We Use Teak Wood and Premium Crystal-Clear Epoxy Resin

Teak wood and premium crystal-clear epoxy resin are used throughout every piece we make because they hold up f…

Shilpa Amit Shrivastava, resin artist, with a display of her handmade preservation pieces
Craftsmanship

Is This Handmade or Machine-Made? What to Expect From a Handcrafted Piece

Every piece from The Art Galaxy is 100% handmade — not machine-finished — which means small, natural variation…

Preserved red roses from a bouquet set in clear resin as a keepsake artwork
Materials

Will My Preserved Flowers Change Color Over Time? The Truth About Resin Aging

Some gradual, gentle colour change over years of display is normal for real flowers set in resin — this is a p…

Collection of handmade resin jewellery pieces with real preserved flowers
Materials

Is Resin Preservation Permanent? How Long Does It Really Last?

Resin preservation is effectively permanent for practical purposes — a well-made piece using premium crystal-c…

Baby footprint preserved in resin with shubh labh motif as a family keepsake
Safety

Is Resin Safe for Baby Keepsakes? What Parents Should Know

Yes, once fully cured, epoxy resin is inert and non-toxic, which is why it's widely used for baby keepsakes co…

Preserved rose petals set into a matching resin pendant and bracelet
Process

Will My Final Piece Contain My Actual Flowers, or a Recreation?

Your final piece contains your actual flowers, not a recreation — the petals you send us are dried, treated an…

Premium varmala preservation artwork with layered floral detail in resin
Comparison

Varmala Preservation vs. Simply Drying Flowers: Which Actually Lasts?

Resin preservation lasts dramatically longer than simply air-drying a varmala and keeping it loose or under gl…

Written by Shilpa Amit Shrivastava (MSME, Govt. of India Registered)

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