Winter Forage IOD décor mould 6 x 10 - by Iron Orchid Designs - 2025 Holiday Release

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Winter Forage Mould
Introducing Winter Forage, a beautifully botanical mould dripping with just the right amount of winter drama. 😍 The freshly gathered sprigs and berries, and intricate pine cones invite woodsy inspired sophistication to your holiday makes.

Winter Forage is organic and refined, like a bundle of foliage from the forest, ready to be arranged into something fabulous. Layer elements at the base of two tall vases to add interest, then place them on either end of your fireplace with a bundle of faux seasonal foliage. Nestle Winter Forage into corners of dressers and hutches, or embellish holiday frames and wood blanks for a dimensional finish.

We especially love pairing Winter Forage with the Oak Leaves & Acorns Mould for even more variety and texture. Winter Forage is your go-to for sophisticated holiday keepsakes and seasonal accents.

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.