Preserved Dry Flowers Glass Dome Ornament DIY Craft Kit for

Kit Snapshot

The Preserved Dry Flowers Glass Dome Ornament DIY Craft Kit is a self-contained floral assembly project that produces a finished, retail-quality botanical cloche in roughly 25 minutes. Each kit ships with genuine preserved and air-dried blooms, a clear borosilicate glass dome, a lacquered solid wood base, and every fixing material needed to arrange and seal the piece. Because the flowers are already preserved through a glycerin-substitution process, there is no drying window, no pressing stage, and no risk of browning mid-project — the buyer opens the box and builds.

Wholesale buyers gravitate to this SKU for three commercial reasons. First, perceived value is high relative to landed cost: the glass-and-wood combination reads as a $28-$45 retail giftware item while unit cost sits between $5.60 and $11.40 depending on tier and colorway. Second, shelf life is effectively unlimited — no adhesives that cure in the box, no perishable components, no expiry date to manage in a warehouse. Third, it photographs exceptionally well, which matters for Amazon A+ content, Etsy listings, and subscription box reveal videos. Within the KitSnest Floral Craft Kits category it functions as the anchor product, and it cross-sells naturally with our Pressed Flower Resin Coaster Kits, Dried Flower Bouquet Wrapping Kits, and Floral Candle Embed Kits when buyers are building a seasonal assortment or a multi-month subscription arc.

What's in the Box

• 1× borosilicate glass dome cloche — 12cm height × 8cm diameter, 2.5mm wall thickness, polished rim
• 1× solid paulownia wood base — 10cm diameter, 2cm thick, water-based matte lacquer, pre-cut 8.2cm seating groove
• 1× preserved flower assortment (approx. 18-24 stems) — composition varies by colorway; includes preserved roses, gypsophila, eucalyptus, and dyed pampas tips
• 6× preserved moss cushions — reindeer moss, 3g total, for base coverage
• 1× floral foam disc — 7.5cm × 1.5cm, pre-scored for stem insertion
• 1× pack fine floral wire — 0.4mm, 2m coil
• 1× roll clear double-sided mounting tape — 8mm × 1m, for dome-to-base sealing
• 1× stem trimming scissors — stainless steel, 11cm, safety-rounded tips
• 1× pair cotton handling gloves — protects preserved petals from finger oils
• 1× illustrated instruction card — 4-panel, double-sided, English + 1 optional additional language on request
• 1× silica gel desiccant sachet — 2g, food-grade, extends in-box freshness

Crafting Specs

Wholesale & Bulk Pricing

Base MOQ is 100 kits per colorway, and mixed-colorway orders qualify for the combined tier price as long as each individual colorway hits 100 units. Sample orders of 5 kits ship within 3 business days and the sample cost is credited back in full against any subsequent order of 500 units or more.

OEM and private-label options include full 4-color printing on the kraft gift box, custom instruction cards with your logo and QR code, branded belly bands, laser-engraved wood bases (your logo or a stock motif), and custom preserved flower palettes matched to a Pantone reference. Box artwork setup is $180 one-time at 500 units and waived at 1,000 units. Wood base engraving adds $0.35 per unit. Custom colorway development requires a 500-unit commitment and 10 additional days.

Lead times run 12-15 days for stock colorways in tiers 1-2, 18-22 days for tier 3, and 25-30 days for tier 4 or any order with custom packaging. Shipping is available FOB Ningbo or Shenzhen, EXW, or DDP to US, UK, EU, AU, and CA addresses. Sea freight is recommended above 1,000 units; air and express are quoted per order. All glass components are individually sleeved and drop-tested at 80cm, with breakage historically under 0.4% per shipment — we credit any glass breakage above 1% without requiring returns.

Perfect For

• Amazon and Etsy sellers building a Q4 giftware listing with strong hero-image appeal and a $28-$45 retail price point
• Subscription box curators looking for a hero month in a floral, self-care, or slow-craft series — carton-level packing simplifies fulfillment
• Gift shops and garden centers stocking a mid-price impulse item alongside our Dried Flower Bouquet Wrapping Kits
• Craft workshop and paint-and-sip venues running 90-minute ticketed sessions; the kit needs no glue guns, no ventilation, and no cleanup station
• Event planners and wedding coordinators producing bridal shower activities or bridesmaid gift favors in matched colorways
• Educational distributors and after-school programs teaching botany, plant preservation, and composition to grades 3-8
• Corporate gifting and HR teams assembling team-building or wellness kits with logo-engraved bases
• Museum, botanical garden, and florist retail seeking a branded take-home product tied to a collection or seasonal exhibit

Care & Safety Notes

• Non-toxic materials throughout. Preserved botanicals use glycerin-based, formaldehyde-free preservation; dyes are AZO-free and the wood lacquer is water-based. Kits carry EN71-3 and CPSIA test reports, available on request, plus REACH documentation for EU-bound orders.
• Adult supervision recommended for ages 8-11. The kit contains glass and stainless scissors. Glass rims are flame-polished and the scissors have rounded tips, but the dome can break if dropped on a hard surface. Small components including the wire coil and desiccant sachet are not suitable for children under 3.
• Keep the finished piece out of direct sunlight and away from humidity. Preserved flowers fade under UV exposure and can soften above 70% relative humidity. Ideal display conditions are 15-25°C and 40-60% RH. Never mist or water the arrangement — moisture causes petal collapse and can stain the wood base.
• Store unsold inventory flat, sealed, and dry. Cartons stack safely 5 high. Keep the desiccant sachet inside the retail box until the customer opens it, and rotate warehouse stock on a 24-month cycle to protect color vibrancy. Dust a displayed dome externally with a dry microfiber cloth; the sealed dome keeps the interior clean indefinitely.