Finished resin pieces look effortless — glossy, smooth, precisely coloured. What that hides is a working day that's equal parts chemistry, physical labour, and patience. Here's what a typical day at the VEDUMI studio actually looks like.

Morning: Checking on Yesterday's Pours

The day usually starts by checking pieces poured the day before — inspecting the surface for any issues, confirming cure progress, and noting anything that needs attention before it fully hardens.

Mid-Morning: Colour and Pigment Prep

Before any new resin is mixed, pigments and mica powders are measured out for the day's planned pieces — whether that's a single custom commission or a batch of coasters for a bulk order.

Midday: The Pours

This is the most physically demanding and precise part of the day. Resin and hardener are mixed in exact ratios, coloured, and poured in careful sequence — base layers, accent colours, and any embedded elements like gold leaf or dried flowers, each timed to the piece's specific design.

Early Afternoon: Guiding and Finishing Touches

While a piece is still workable, torches and heat tools are used to pop air bubbles and encourage natural cell formations. This stage requires full attention — resin has a limited working window before it starts to set.

Afternoon: Correspondence and Commissions

Between pours, there's the other half of running a studio: replying to commission enquiries, discussing colour palettes with customers, and planning upcoming orders around realistic timelines.

Late Afternoon: Cleanup and Prep for Tomorrow

Resin work generates a fair amount of mess — tools, mixing cups, and surfaces all need thorough cleaning before they set permanently. The studio is reset for the next day's work.

The Part That Never Changes

No matter how many pieces have been poured before, every new piece still needs the same unhurried attention — resin doesn't reward rushing, and after years of doing this, that's the one rule that hasn't changed.

It's not a glamorous process, most days. But it's an honest one — and that's exactly what we hope comes through in every finished piece.