{"product_id":"iod-old-colchester-road-mould-by-iron-orchid-designs","title":"Old Colchester Road Mould by IOD - Iron Orchid Designs","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Colchester Road \u003c\/strong\u003eMould | 10” x 6”\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Colchester Road\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully detailed architectural IOD Decor Mould inspired by the facades of historic homes, charming village streets, and timeworn old-world buildings. Designed to coordinate beautifully with Charlbury Lane, \u003cstrong\u003eOld Colchester Road\u003c\/strong\u003e adds taller rooflines, larger building fronts, and greater architectural variety so you can create dimensional villages with depth, scale, and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its mix of brickwork, clapboard siding, dormers, chimneys, columns, tall windows, tiled roofs, and classic doorways, \u003cstrong\u003eOld Colchester Road\u003c\/strong\u003e gives makers everything they need to build nostalgic streetscapes that feel collected, handcrafted, and full of story. The three building facades can stand alone as focal pieces or be arranged with other village elements to create shadow boxes, mantel displays, illuminated scenes, holiday villages, and year-round decorative vignettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Colchester Road\u003c\/strong\u003e includes 4 casting elements: three architectural building facades and one coordinating “Old Colchester Road” street sign. The larger scale makes this mould especially useful for adding height and dimension to village displays, while the street sign adds a finishing touch that makes your scene feel like a real little neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough \u003cstrong\u003eOld Colchester Road\u003c\/strong\u003e is perfect for Christmas villages, it is not limited to holiday making. Paint the facades in soft neutrals for a European winter village, moody grays and blacks for a haunted Halloween street, warm brick and stone tones for an old-world town scene, or pastel cottage colors for spring and everyday decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIOD Decor Moulds are made from food-safe, BPA-free silicone and are compatible with most casting mediums, including IOD Air Dry Clay, resin, paper clay, polymer clay, wax, soap, fondant, chocolate, and other food-safe mediums when reserved for food use only. IOD’s Micro-Rim and Measure Marks help make cleaner castings and easier medium measuring, especially when working with resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you’ll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Colchester Road\u003c\/strong\u003e includes 4 individual casting elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures three detailed historic building facades and one coordinating street sign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to coordinate beautifully with Charlbury Lane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds taller rooflines and larger facades for more realistic village displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Christmas villages, Halloween villages, shadow boxes, mantel displays, nightlights, and custom seasonal scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes clapboard, brick, roof tile, dormer, chimney, column, window, and doorway details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful for old-world, English village, historic home, cottage, holiday, and haunted house projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for dimensional decor, resin castings, air dry clay castings, and hand-painted keepsakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with Winter Grove, Charlbury Lane, and other village-inspired IOD designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from food-safe, BPA-free silicone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes IOD Micro-Rim and Measure Marks for cleaner, easier castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas village displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated shadow boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoliday mantel villages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaunted house scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalloween village decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNightlight covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensional wall art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniature old-world streetscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed village scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood block decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal shelf sitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom handmade ornaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed media architecture projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage-style home decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter village vignettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-round town scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted resin house castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir dry clay building facades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered displays with Charlbury Lane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackdrops for trees, transfers, and stamped woodland scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree larger architectural building facades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne coordinating \u003cstrong\u003eOld Colchester Road\u003c\/strong\u003e street sign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric home and village architecture inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVaried rooflines for layered skylines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrick, clapboard, tiled roof, dormer, chimney, window, column, and door details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to mix and match with Charlbury Lane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks for Christmas, Halloween, winter, cottage, old-world, and year-round decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for creating dimensional streetscapes with varied height and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron Orchid Designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOld Colchester Road\u003c\/strong\u003e IOD Decor Mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decor Mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMould Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10” x 6”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasting Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 individual casting elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three historic building facades and one \u003cstrong\u003eOld Colchester Road\u003c\/strong\u003e street sign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Casting Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left brick building facade: 3.0” W x 5.1” H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Casting Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Center tall brick building facade: 3.1” W x 5.5” H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Casting Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right clapboard building facade: 2.9” W x 4.8” H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Casting Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOld Colchester Road\u003c\/strong\u003e street sign: 2.0” W x 0.5” H\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food-safe, BPA-free silicone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e IOD Micro-Rim, IOD Measure Marks, and Stack and Sort edge labeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historic architecture, old-world village, English village, holiday village, haunted house, Christmas, Halloween, cottage, dimensional decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas villages, shadow boxes, mantel displays, nightlights, wall art, wood blocks, shelf decor, holiday decor, Halloween decor, and year-round village scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Mediums:\u003c\/strong\u003e IOD Air Dry Clay, paper clay, casting resin, polymer clay, wax, soap, chocolate, fondant, and other compatible casting mediums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Use Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If using with food, keep a separate mould reserved only for food-safe applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash with mild soap and water, dry thoroughly before storing, and avoid high heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e IOD-MOU-OLD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 810005843645\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Use Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results with IOD Air Dry Clay, press the clay firmly into the mould, remove excess from the back, and release while still moist so the casting can conform to your project surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse an appropriate adhesive when applying clay castings to decor, furniture, signs, or other creative surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor vertical applications, low tack tape can help hold moist castings in place while the adhesive sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir dry clay may shrink, crack, or warp slightly as it dries, which can add to an authentically aged, vintage look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasting resin creates more consistent castings with little to no shrinkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen using resin, follow the resin manufacturer’s mixing instructions carefully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a mould release spray with resin to help prolong the life of the mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor most non-resin mediums, release is often not necessary, but a light dusting of cornstarch or arrowroot can help if material sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIOD moulds are made from food-safe material, but craft-use moulds and food-use moulds should be kept separate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for high heat applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use in dishwasher, microwave, or oven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with mild soap and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBPA free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Note. \u003c\/strong\u003eIOD states that its moulds are made from food-safe materials, but the same mould should \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e be used for both food and craft applications. Keep a separate mould dedicated only to edible materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedheirloom.com\/products\/air-dry-clay-new-formula-2019-by-iron-orchid-designs\" title=\"IOD Air Dry Clay (new formula, 2019) by Iron Orchid Designs\"\u003eIOD Air Dry Clay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was formulated to work with all of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedheirloom.com\/collections\/iron-orchid-designs-moulds\" title=\"IOD Moulds\"\u003eIOD Moulds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedheirloom.com\/products\/amazing-casting-resin-white\" title=\"Amazing Casting Resin (Alumilite's White)\"\u003eAmazing Casting Resin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Alumilite, which offers a near perfect cosmetic casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe IOD Moulds are made from food safe materials (do not use the same set for food and crafts) and can be used to transform and create baked goods, furniture, soaps, jewelry, and just about anything you can think up in that creative brain of yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent Mediums. \u003c\/strong\u003eIOD 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir dry clay, or paper clay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedheirloom.com\/products\/air-dry-clay-new-formula-2019-by-iron-orchid-designs\" title=\"IOD Air Dry Clay (new formula, 2019) by Iron Orchid Designs\"\u003eIOD Air Dry Clay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasting resins:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere are some great pourable resins available, like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedheirloom.com\/products\/amazing-casting-resin-white\" title=\"Amazing Casting Resin (Alumilite's White)\"\u003eAmazing Casting Resin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. These have completely different qualities than the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedheirloom.com\/products\/air-dry-clay-new-formula-2019-by-iron-orchid-designs\" title=\"IOD Air Dry Clay (new formula, 2019) by Iron Orchid Designs\"\u003eIOD Air Dry Clay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn releases:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo learn how to use this product, and for the best tips and techniques, please visit our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/paintedheirloom.com\/pages\/iron-orchid-design-inspiration-iod-videos-how-tos-tutorials\" title=\"Iron Orchid Design Inspiration (IOD) Videos, How-To's, \u0026amp; Tutorials @ The Painted Heirloom\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIron Orchid Design Inspiration (IOD) Videos, How-To's, \u0026amp; Tutorials\u003c\/a\u003e page for detailed guides and information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"I.O.D.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44261487870041,"sku":"MOU-OLDCOLCHESTE","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/8146\/3095\/files\/iod-old-colchesterr-road-decor-mould-iod-2026-holiday-christmas-collection-release-6.png?v=1785535109","url":"https:\/\/paintedheirloom.com\/products\/iod-old-colchester-road-mould-by-iron-orchid-designs","provider":"The Painted Heirloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}