IOD DÉCOR MOULDS CAN BE USED WITH MANY DIFFERENT MEDIUMS. TWO OF THE MOST COMMON ARE CLAYS AND RESINS. EVERY MEDIUM HAS ITS OWN CHARACTERISTICS, CHALLENGES, AND VIRTUES.
Air dry clay (or paper clay): IOD paper clay is an air dry medium. As with most paper pulp based air dry clays, some shrinking, warping, and cracking is natural. These qualities enhance a distressed, authentically vintage look. Apply moulded pieces by removing them from the mould while still moist, and adhering 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. With resin there is no shrinking or warping, and the castings are more consistent than some clay. Depending on the project, these qualities can be helpful.
Releases: We find that most of the time a release is not necessary and the casting will come out fine. However, if you are having trouble with the material sticking in the mould (more common with clays than resins), use a light dusting of simple cornstarch or arrowroot to the mould before casting.