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How Handcrafted Resin Jewellery is Made in India | Orziel's Step-by-Step Slow-cured Process
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ORZIEL Editorial
March 19, 2025 · 4 min read
The Art of Slow-Cured Luxury
Ever wondered how is handcrafted resin jewellery made with patience and precision in India? It is a process of extreme patience, precision, and artistry. At Orziel, we reject the 5-minute flash-hardening method in favor of a process that takes days but delivers a lifetime of quality.
Step 1: The Curation of Elements
Every piece starts with nature. We source high-quality botanicals, metals, and pigments from across India. These are carefully dried and prepared over weeks to ensure zero moisture content, which is vital for preventing "clouding" in the final piece.
Step 2: The Double-Mix Protocol
We use a high-refraction index epoxy resin. We mix the two parts by hand in a vacuum-controlled environment to minimize air bubbles. We mix for a full 5 minutes, then transfer to a clean container for another 2 minutes — a "double-mix" technique that ensures perfect chemical stabilization.
Step 3: The Layered Pour
Deep Orziel pieces are often poured in layers. We pour the base, wait 12 hours for it to reach a "honey-like" state, then carefully place our elements using microscopic instruments. This prevents the elements from sinking or floating, creating a 3D "suspended" effect.
Step 4: The 72-Hour Curing Cycle
This is where the magic happens. Instead of using curing lamps to "flash-harden" the piece, we place it in a dust-free, temperature-stabilized curing chamber. For the next 3 days, the molecules slowly bond, creating a surface that is harder and clearer than any mass-market alternative. This Luxury Handcrafted curing is what makes our jewellery artisan-grade and ultra-durable.
Step 5: Hand-Polishing and Finishing
Once cured, each piece is hand-sanded using progressively finer grits — from 400 to 3000 — until it shines with its own light. No "gloss sprays" or artificial coatings are used; the shine you see is the resin itself, polished to a mirror finish.
Related Questions
How long does it take to make one Orziel ring?
From first pour to final polish, each Orziel ring takes approximately 4 to 5 days to complete, ensuring perfect curing and clarity.
Are robots used in making Orziel jewellery?
No, every piece is handcrafted by artisans in our India studio. The human touch is essential for the delicate placement of botanicals and gold flakes.
Why is Luxury Handcrafted better than curing lamps?
Luxury Handcrafted curing allows for a more stable chemical bond, eliminates skin-irritating residues, and results in a more durable, glass-like finish.
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Written by Orziel Team
India's Luxury Handcrafted resin jewellery experts. We are dedicated to educating the Indian market on skin safety, artisan craftsmanship, and the science of premium epoxy resin.