Description
The Iron Orchid Designs are made from silicone and can be used to transform furniture and ceramics or to create beautiful jewellery, soaps and even baked items. (Although the moulds are made from food safe materials, avoid using the same set for food and crafts)
The different mediums you can use include…
IOD Décor Moulds can be used with many different mediums, the two most common are described below:
Air dry clay, or paper clay: IOD paper clay is an air dry medium, and like most paper pulp based air dry clays, some shrinking, warping, and cracking is inherent. These qualities are ideal for a distressed and authentic vintage look. One way to apply moulded pieces is to remove them from the mould while still moist, and adhere to the surface with the appropriate glue so it conforms well. For vertical surfaces, use a piece of low tack tape to hold it in place so it doesn’t slide.
Casting resins: There are some great pourable resins available. These have completely different qualities than the paper clay. There is no shrinking or warping, and the castings are more consistent. Depending on the project, these qualities can be helpful. If you need to apply them to a curved surface, this can be done if removed from the mould before it’s completely hardened.
Release aids: We find that most of the time a release is not necessary and the casting will come out without any trouble. However, if you are worried that the material may stick (more common with clays than resins), a light dusting of simple cornstarch or similar is a great choice.
Want to get creative in the kitchen? Use the moulds in a multitude of ways from bespoke biscuit shapes to decorative icing designs.
