Resin Mastery returns with a unique episode diving into the heart of wedding season, not just through artisans but by interviewing a bride herself—Rachel, who also happens to be a co-host of the show. With her wedding only days away, Rachel shares the whirlwind of excitement, stress, and planning that comes with “bridal brain.” The conversation highlights not only the practical side of registries and gifts but also the deeper purpose of sustaining marriage with memories, community, and faith at the center.

Rachel opens up about her experience setting up a registry, balancing budget constraints, and distinguishing between utilitarian necessities like cookware and sentimental keepsakes that carry lifelong meaning. She describes creative touches such as Polaroid guest books, epoxy-preserved items, and even a cross she and her fiancé built as a spiritual centerpiece for their marriage. The episode underscores how these memory-driven choices help make weddings not just about one day but about lasting reminders of love and commitment.

The discussion then shifts to advice for artisans working with brides. Rachel emphasizes the importance of gentleness, patience, and clear expectations, reminding artists that brides are often overwhelmed by details and emotions. Likewise, she encourages brides to extend understanding to preservation artists, who balance multiple clients and deadlines. Together, this mutual compassion ensures that meaningful keepsakes—whether bouquets, ring holders, or unique epoxy creations—are preserved beautifully. The episode closes with encouragement for both brides and artisans, tying in iCoat’s preservation competition and the vision of building memories that strengthen marriages for years to come.

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The Resin Mastery Podcast opened with breaking news: a tragic crash in Phoenix where a pickup truck slammed into the iCoat building, caught fire, and killed the driver. This was the third such accident at the same intersection, underscoring its dangers. The fire destroyed thousands of gallons of epoxy and much of the warehouse’s equipment. Despite widespread news coverage and initial devastation, the iCoat team immediately assessed the damage, dealt with security concerns, and sought temporary solutions to keep operations moving. Their resilience ensured only a few days of downtime before they resumed serving customers.

What stood out most was the support from their loyal customer base. Even during the disruption, clients chose to wait for iCoat’s products instead of switching suppliers, showing the strength of the company’s relationships and reputation. The team adapted quickly, using temporary facilities and then transitioning into a new warehouse space in Tempe. Security, cleanup, and insurance claims brought added stress, but the business pressed forward. For Tim, the company’s leader, staying calm and focused reflected lessons learned from his father, when something big happens, you simply have to move forward.

Amid recovery, iCoat also announced two milestones: Rachel’s upcoming wedding and the release of HV Ultra, a new casting epoxy developed over years of research and testing. HV Ultra isn’t replacing their standard HB epoxy but adds new benefits, such as improved clarity, stronger bubble release, and the ability to pour deeper volumes. To celebrate Rachel’s wedding, the company’s resilience, and the new product launch, iCoat unveiled a contest with major prizes—including gallons of epoxy and a paid bouquet preservation. Together, these moments symbolize not only overcoming hardship but also entering a season of growth and celebration.

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The Resin Mastery Podcast welcomes listeners to the hectic but rewarding wedding season, highlighting the unique pressures faced by preservation artists working with brides’ floral arrangements. Hosts Ian and Rachel discuss the intense demand this time of year, with a surge in weddings resulting in overlapping projects, tight deadlines, and significant emotional stakes for every piece produced. Artists are encouraged to set clear client expectations, use checklists, implement written schedules, and maintain robust client communication, potentially through tools like Trello, to manage workflow and reduce burnout.

Recognizing the risk of exhaustion, the podcast emphasizes the importance of realistic business strategies: pricing that reflects peak-season demand, strategic use of rush fees and seasonal premiums, outsourcing admin or social tasks, networking with other artists to share workloads, and always having detailed contracts. The show also delves into the emotional realities artists, particularly women, face when balancing perfectionism, stress, and the challenge of not letting personal well-being fall by the wayside. Rachel shares the metaphor of “waffles and spaghetti” to illustrate how women process stress and organization, offering advice on building in self-care, community support, and “prepared spontaneity” to handle the unexpected.

In closing, the episode invites the community to participate in an upcoming treasure hunt competition to preserve Rachel’s wedding bouquet, using the special word “———“ as a clue, and underscores the ongoing opportunities in the resin art field. The hosts encourage artists to network, tell their stories, and adapt business practices to thrive, assuring them that although this niche is booming and at times overwhelming, with the right support and strategies, artists can succeed while maintaining their well-being and passion for the craft.

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