Unicorns IOD Mould

Description

Description

Unicorn Mould

Introducing the Unicorns IOD Mould, a regal nod to Renaissance Italian architecture and the lavish flourishes of baroque art. This mould emulates the mythical beauty of unicorns—long celebrated as symbols of virtue, royalty, and spirituality. Unicorns have graced art for centuries, with their symbolism woven into history. They were often depicted as representations of Christ, evoking themes of purity and divine protection.

Designed for scalability, the Unicorns Mould is substantial enough to anchor your compositions while offering a mirrored component for those who love symmetry in their designs. This feature allows for more traditional arrangements.

Imagine unicorns on a family crest in perfect symmetry, nestled in an IOD Arched Wood Blank surrounded by lush roses! How dramatic and fantastical! And if you’re into sugar arts, picture these beauties delicately perched on a magical birthday cake, making an unforgettable statement.

6″ x 10″

DIFFERENT MEDIUMS.

IOD Décor Moulds can be used with many different mediums. We will cover the two most common 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.

Casting resins: There are some great pourable resins available.  We love Amazing Cast resin. 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 conform them to a curved surface, this can be done if removed from the mould before it’s completely hardened.

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.

See a tutorial for using the moulds with clay here.