HORSE & HOUND 6×10 DECOR MOULDS™
IOD Décor Moulds can be used with many different mediums. We will cover the most common and the one we use and highly recommend here. Every medium has its own characteristics, challenges, and virtues.
Air-dry clay, or paper clay: IOD paper clay is an air-dry medium, and one of our favorites. Like most paper pulp-based air dry clays, some shrinking, warping, and cracking is inherent. We like these qualities for a distressed, authentically vintage look. Our favorite 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.
On releases: We find that most of the time a release is not necessary and the casting will come out without the use of a release, however, if you are having trouble with the material sticking (more common with clays than resins), a light dusting of simple cornstarch or arrowroot is a great choice.