Felicite Mould IOD décor mould 5 x 7 - by Iron Orchid Designs - New Release

Felicite is a classical interpretation of heritage roses in their most rich and abundant form, drawing inspiration from the swags on the architectural relief work in the buildings of Bath. This 5x7” mould format offers robust detail with added depth and thickness. Designed with attention to versatility, this mould can be used in a variety of layouts and compilations. 

Project Suggestions: 
Furniture: Perfect for swags and tapered drops for drawers, borders and corners, focal point compositions clustered on door panels 
Small Decor: Lamps, jars, vases, candles, serving trays, and plant pots. 
Wall Art: Excellent for dimensional frieze compositions OR crowning the subject within the frame.  
Fashion: Jewelry (cuffs, chokers, brooches).
Sugar Arts: Excellent for sophisticated special occasion cakes and cookies, weddings, anniversaries, and garden parties.  

Pairs Well With: 
Olive Crest Mould
Dainty flourishes Mould
Viridis Mould

Use IOD Moulds with many different mediums. 

The 2 most common mediums used for furniture, jewelry, or home decor accents are Air Dry Clay and casting resin

IOD Air dry clay also called paper clay is an air dry medium.   Like other paper pulp based air dry clays, some shrinking, warping, and cracking is expected and results in a distressed, authentically vintage look.  Suggested way to apply molded pieces is to take them out of the mould while still moist, then adhere to your project with your favorite glue, ensuring it conforms well. If the surface is vertical, you can use a piece of low tack tape to hold it in place to keep it from sliding.

Casting resins have completely different qualities than the paper clay.  There are some great pourable resins available.  It will not shrink or warp, and the casting is more consistent. Depending on your project, these qualities can be helpful. If you need to conform your casting to a curved surface,  you will need to remove it from the mould before it’s completely hardened.

Most of the time a release agent is not needed and the casting will come out easily.  However, if you are having any trouble with the material sticking (more common with clay) then a light dusting of cornstarch or arrowroot is works great.