{"product_id":"iod-boughs-of-holly-mould","title":"Boughs of Holly (2026 Limited Release) by IOD - Iron Orchid Designs","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e𝗜𝗢𝗗 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 | 10” x 6”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the beauty of a vintage Christmas garden indoors with the 𝗜𝗢𝗗 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 by Iron Orchid Designs. Originally released as part of IOD’s 2020 Holiday Collection Limited Release and now returning as an IOD Encore, this beloved Christmas mould is filled with classic winter botanicals including evergreen trees, pinecones, pine boughs, holly, mistletoe, and a beautifully layered poinsettia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 13 individual casting cavities in a range of sizes, Boughs of Holly gives you everything from tiny botanical accents to a dramatic 5-1\/4” evergreen tree. The sculpted surfaces capture remarkable natural detail—from individual pine needles and overlapping pinecone scales to leaf veins, berries, poinsettia petals, and the softly layered branches of the Christmas trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe variety of sizes makes this mould especially useful for building complete compositions. Create a little forest from the four graduated evergreen trees, layer pine boughs and pinecones into wreaths and swags, add the poinsettia as a focal point, or combine the smaller castings into ornaments, gift toppers, frames, signs, and mixed-media projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs shown in our project photos, the tree, poinsettia, and holly castings are beautiful on dimensional Christmas ornaments and plaques. A simple neutral finish with dark wax or glaze settles into the sculpted details and gives the castings the appearance of antique plaster, carved wood, or timeworn architectural ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗜𝗢𝗗 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 includes 13 individual casting cavities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• An IOD Encore originally released in the 2020 Holiday Collection Limited Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Includes four graduated evergreen trees for creating dimensional forest scenes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Features four pinecone designs in several sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Includes large and small evergreen boughs with finely sculpted individual needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Features a dimensional poinsettia, holly and berry spray, and mistletoe sprig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Combines large focal castings with smaller coordinating botanical accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Beautiful for Christmas, winter, woodland, rustic, vintage, European, and old-world holiday décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Perfect for ornaments, furniture embellishments, plaques, signs, wreaths, gift toppers, frames, and mixed media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Deep botanical texture is ideal for highlighting with glaze, wax, dry brushing, metallic finishes, and antiquing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Works beautifully with IOD Air Dry Clay, casting resin, paper clay, polymer clay, wax, and other compatible casting mediums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Made from food-safe, BPA-free silicone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• IOD Micro-Rim helps create clean edges and flatter casting backs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Built-in Measure Marks help estimate the amount of casting medium needed for each cavity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Christmas ornaments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dimensional holiday plaques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Miniature Christmas tree scenes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Woodland Christmas décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Winter forest compositions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Holiday wreath embellishments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Christmas swags and garlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mantel decorations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Poinsettia ornaments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pinecone ornaments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Gift and package toppers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Holiday gift tags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Christmas signs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Furniture appliqués\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cabinet and drawer embellishments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Decorative boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Frames and mirrors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Shadow boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mixed-media art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Christmas table décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Napkin rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Candle embellishments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Centerpiece accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Handmade cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Clay castings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Resin castings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Vintage-inspired Christmas decorations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rustic and woodland holiday projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Handmade heirloom gifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Year-round botanical and nature-inspired projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 13 individual casting cavities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Four graduated evergreen Christmas trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Four pinecones in varied shapes and sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One large evergreen bough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One smaller pine-needle bough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One holly and berry spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One mistletoe sprig with berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One dimensional poinsettia blossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sculpted pine needles and realistic botanical textures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Layered evergreen branches with individually detailed needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Veined leaves and dimensional berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Deeply sculpted pinecone scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Coordinating sizes designed for layering and building larger compositions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Traditional Christmas botanicals with an old-world, hand-carved appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱: Iron Orchid Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁: 𝗜𝗢𝗗 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Silicone Decor Mould\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: IOD Encore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: 2020 Holiday Collection Limited Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲: 10” x 6”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁: 13 individual casting cavities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱: 13 individual castings per complete fill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀: Four evergreen trees, four pinecones, two evergreen boughs, one poinsettia, one holly and berry spray, and one mistletoe sprig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹: Food-safe, BPA-free silicone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: IOD Micro-Rim and individual Measure Marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲: Christmas, winter botanical, evergreen, woodland, vintage holiday, rustic Christmas, traditional, old-world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿: Christmas ornaments, holiday plaques, furniture embellishments, wreaths, garlands, gift toppers, signs, mixed media, clay casting, resin casting, and seasonal décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺𝘀: IOD Air Dry Clay, paper clay, casting resin, polymer clay, wax, soap, chocolate, fondant, and other compatible casting mediums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: If using the mould with edible materials, reserve that mould exclusively for food applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements represent approximate maximum overall dimensions of the finished castings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Extra-small evergreen tree: approximately 2-1\/8” H x 1” W — 1.7 ml \/ 2.6 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Small evergreen tree: approximately 2-3\/4” H x 1-3\/8” W — 3.3 ml \/ 5 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Medium evergreen tree: approximately 3-3\/8” H x 1-3\/4” W — 5.7 ml \/ 8.5 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Large evergreen tree: approximately 5-1\/4” H x 2-5\/8” W — 15 ml \/ 22 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Petite pinecone: approximately 1” H x 3\/4” W — 1.8 ml \/ 2.7 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Petite narrow pinecone: approximately 1-1\/8” H x 5\/8” W — 1.8 ml \/ 2.7 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Medium pinecone: approximately 2” H x 3\/4” W — 3 ml \/ 4.5 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Large pinecone: approximately 3” H x 1” W — 7.1 ml \/ 11 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Small evergreen bough: approximately 1-3\/4” x 1” — 3.5 ml \/ 5.3 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Large evergreen bough: approximately 3-1\/4” x 2” — 10 ml \/ 15 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Holly and berry spray: approximately 3-3\/8” W x 1-1\/8” H — 6.8 ml \/ 10 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Poinsettia: approximately 3” H x 2-1\/2” W — 14 ml \/ 21 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mistletoe sprig: approximately 2” H x 2-1\/4” W — 3.4 ml \/ 5.1 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the standout features of the 𝗜𝗢𝗗 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 is the set of four graduated evergreen trees. Use a single tree as a focal embellishment or combine several sizes to create perspective and depth in a dimensional Christmas scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrange the trees on round or oval blanks for handmade ornaments, layer them into shadow boxes and winter landscapes, or combine them with pinecones and boughs for woodland-style décor. Painting all of the castings in one neutral color and adding dark wax, glaze, or dry brushing emphasizes the sculpted branches and gives the finished piece an aged architectural look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poinsettia also works beautifully as a stand-alone focal design, while the holly spray, evergreen boughs, mistletoe, and pinecones can be combined into custom wreaths, swags, borders, and botanical compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• For IOD Air Dry Clay, press clay firmly into the cavity so fine needles, berries, leaf veins, and pinecone scales are completely filled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Remove excess clay from the back using the Micro-Rim as a guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Moist clay castings can be released before drying and adhered directly to furniture, plaques, signs, frames, boxes, and other decorative surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Releasing clay while moist allows larger castings to conform more easily to curved surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Air dry clay may shrink, crack, or warp slightly as it dries, which can contribute to an authentically aged appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A light dusting of cornstarch or arrowroot can help if clay is sticking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Casting resin is ideal when crisp detail, strength, and consistent dimensions are particularly important\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• When pouring resin, guide the material into narrow pine needles, branch tips, and detailed leaves to help prevent trapped air\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Follow the resin manufacturer’s mixing, working-time, curing, and safety instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Use an appropriate adhesive when applying finished castings to decorative surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Paint, glaze, dark wax, dry brushing, metallic wax, gilding, or antiquing can be used to emphasize the deeply sculpted botanical details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Wash with mild soap and water and dry thoroughly before storing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Keep food-use and craft-use moulds separate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Do not use craft-contaminated moulds for edible applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"I.O.D.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44853358362713,"sku":"MOU-BOUGHSOFHOLL","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/8146\/3095\/files\/iod-boughs-of-holly-decor-mould-by-iron-orchid-designs_6f734ec0-4acb-4691-9c2d-d066a5d5b5c1.png?v=1789002809","url":"https:\/\/paintedheirloom.com\/products\/iod-boughs-of-holly-mould","provider":"The Painted Heirloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}