# Ethereal Floral Paperweights Hafod Grange Puts Preserved Flowers Inside Paperweights By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperweights References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/hafod-grange-botanical-paperweights.php) & [hafodgrange](http://www.hafodgrange.co.uk/) Just when you think you've seen every kind of [decorative paperweight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-paperweight) out there, Hafod Grange gives you some to really marvel at. What makes these paperweights so interesting is that they feature [preserved flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-roses) on the inside that seem to be frozen in time. In addition to offering paperweights filled with flowers like daffodils, nigella, heather and orchids, Hafod Grange also turns [thistles and weeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal-floral-kits) like dandelions into artful pieces for your desk. As for how the flowers get inside of the resin orbs unscathed, Hafod Grange creates a sense of mystery by saying "Don't ask how we do it." However, the process involves casting dried botanical in clear resin before they are polished to perfection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Preserved Floral Decor:** Creating decorative pieces with preserved flowers, such as paperweights, offers a unique and ethereal aesthetic. - **Mysterious Crafting Techniques:** The secretive process of embedding flowers in resin orbs opens up opportunities for innovative and captivating artistry. - **Nature-inspired Artifacts:** Using natural elements like thistles and weeds as artistic materials introduces an unconventional approach to decorative items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The preserved floral decor trend presents opportunities for businesses in the home decor industry to offer distinctive and captivating products. - **Crafting and Art Supplies:** The demand for products and materials used in mysterious crafting techniques, such as resin casting, creates a potential niche market for crafting and art supply companies. - **Floral and Botanical Gifts:** The trend of nature-inspired artifacts with preserved flowers provides an avenue for florists and gift shops to offer unique and long-lasting floral arrangements and keepsakes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Dried Flower Arrangements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-olivia.md) - [Preserved Flower Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-petal-heart-earrings.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md) - [Vibrant Preserved Rose Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preserved-roses.md) - [Electric Floral Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dauphinette-369-eau-de-parfum.md) - [Film Collaborative Paperweights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-paperweight.md) - [Edible Flower Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-flower-kit.md) - [Nature-Inspired Colorful Glass Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anemona.md)