𝗜𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 | 10” x 6”
The 𝗜𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 by Iron Orchid Designs creates an extraordinary collection of ornate, dimensional snowflakes inspired by architectural ornament, carved embellishments, and elaborate old-world decorative details. Originally introduced as a limited-edition holiday design in 2020, Snowflakes includes 10 individual casting designs ranging from petite accents to large statement snowflakes.
These are far more elaborate than simple geometric snowflakes. Each design combines beautifully sculpted leaves, flourishes, petals, scrollwork, beaded borders, finials, and architectural details to create the look of antique plasterwork, carved wood, or collected European ornaments.
One of the most useful features of the 𝗜𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 is its symmetry. Cast the same design twice and join the flat backs together to create dimensional, double-sided Christmas ornaments and hanging decorations. Or use individual castings flat for furniture embellishments, gift toppers, signs, frames, shadow boxes, mixed-media art, and seasonal home décor.
As shown in our project photos, these snowflakes are especially beautiful finished in snowy white with pearlescent shimmer or glitter. The intricate relief catches the light beautifully, giving even a simple finish an elegant frosted, icy appearance. They also make spectacular package embellishments—attach a casting to ribbon or a gift box and the wrapping becomes part of the gift.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁:
• 𝗜𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 includes 10 individual casting cavities
• Creates a coordinated collection of petite, medium, large, and statement-scale snowflakes
• Originally released as a limited-edition IOD holiday design
• Symmetrical designs can be cast twice and joined back-to-back for dimensional ornaments
• Features intricate architectural flourishes, foliage, scrollwork, petals, beading, finials, and ornamental details
• Beautiful for elegant, vintage, Victorian-inspired, European, traditional, and old-world Christmas décor
• Large designs make dramatic ornaments, tree decorations, wall accents, and furniture embellishments
• Smaller designs are ideal for gift wrapping, tags, cards, mini ornaments, mixed media, and layered projects
• Deeply sculpted details look beautiful with pearl finishes, glitter, metallic waxes, gilding, paint, glaze, and aged patinas
• Works with IOD Air Dry Clay, casting resin, paper clay, polymer clay, wax, and many other compatible casting mediums
• Made from food-safe, BPA-free silicone
• IOD Micro-Rim helps create cleaner edges and flatter casting backs
• Built-in Measure Marks help estimate the amount of material required for each cavity
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀:
• Christmas tree ornaments
• Double-sided 3D snowflake ornaments
• Gift and package toppers
• Holiday gift tags
• Christmas wreath embellishments
• Snowflake garlands
• Tree decorations
• Mantel décor
• Winter shadow boxes
• Holiday signs
• Furniture appliqués
• Cabinet and drawer embellishments
• Decorative boxes
• Frames and mirrors
• Mixed-media artwork
• Handmade Christmas cards
• Winter wall décor
• Napkin rings and tablescape accents
• Candle and centerpiece embellishments
• Clay ornaments
• Resin ornaments
• Vintage-inspired Christmas decorations
• Pearl and glitter snowflakes
• Metallic or gilded architectural accents
• Handmade heirloom gifts
𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
• 10 different ornate snowflake casting cavities
• Multiple sizes for layering and varied-scale projects
• Six-pointed and architectural snowflake compositions
• Beaded circular centers
• Fleur-de-lis and finial-inspired details
• Acanthus-style leaves and botanical flourishes
• Scrollwork and openwork details
• Rosette and floral-inspired centers
• Elaborate old-world ornamentation
• Symmetrical construction suitable for matching front-and-back castings
• Deep dimensional relief that highlights paint, glaze, wax, metallic finishes, and glitter
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
• 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱: Iron Orchid Designs
• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁: 𝗜𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱
• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Silicone Decor Mould
• 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: Fall 2020
• 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲: 10” x 6”
• 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁: 10 individual casting cavities
• 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱: 10 individual snowflake castings per complete fill
• 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹: Food-safe, BPA-free silicone
• 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: IOD Micro-Rim and individual Measure Marks
• 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲: Snowflake, Christmas, winter, old-world, European, Victorian-inspired, architectural, ornate, vintage holiday
• 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿: Christmas ornaments, gift toppers, holiday décor, furniture embellishments, winter signs, resin casting, air dry clay casting, mixed media, and dimensional décor
• 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺𝘀: IOD Air Dry Clay, paper clay, casting resin, polymer clay, wax, soap, fondant, chocolate, and other compatible casting mediums
• 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: If using the mould for edible materials, reserve that mould exclusively for food applications
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀: Measurements are approximate overall maximum width x height based on the proportions of the designs within the 10” x 6” mould.
• Large upper-left snowflake: approximately 2.3” W x 2.6” H — 11 ml / 17 g
• Large upper-center snowflake: approximately 2.6” W x 2.9” H — 11 ml / 17 g
• Petite upper-center/right snowflake: approximately 1.2” W x 1.3” H — 1 ml / 1.5 g
• Petite upper-right snowflake: approximately 1.0” W x 1.1” H — 1 ml / 1.5 g
• Petite center snowflake: approximately 1.3” W x 1.5” H — 1 ml / 1.5 g
• Large lower-left floral snowflake: approximately 2.9” W x 3.2” H — 14 ml / 21 g
• Large lower-center snowflake: approximately 2.8” W x 3.0” H — 6.2 ml / 9.3 g
• Medium lower-center/right snowflake: approximately 1.6” W x 1.8” H — 4.3 ml / 6.5 g
• Medium lower-right snowflake: approximately 1.9” W x 2.0” H — 3.6 ml / 5.4 g
• Extra-large statement snowflake: approximately 4.1” W x 4.8” H — 20 ml / 30 g
𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲-𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
The symmetry of the 𝗜𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 makes these designs especially suited to dimensional ornaments. Cast two copies of the same snowflake and join their flat backs together. A loop of ribbon, cord, or decorative thread can be incorporated between the two halves to create a finished hanging ornament.
Finish your snowflakes with pearl paint, glitter, mica, metallic wax, gold or silver leaf, glaze, antique wax, or a combination of finishes to accentuate all of the intricate sculpted details.
𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀:
• For IOD Air Dry Clay, press clay firmly into the detailed areas and points of each snowflake
• Remove excess clay from the back using the Micro-Rim as your guide
• Pay particular attention to fine tips, flourishes, and openwork areas so the details are completely filled
• Moist clay castings can be released before drying and adhered directly to furniture, boxes, signs, frames, and other surfaces
• Air dry clay may shrink, crack, or warp slightly as it dries, which can contribute to an authentically aged appearance
• A light dusting of cornstarch or arrowroot can help if clay is sticking
• Casting resin is an excellent choice when crisp detail and consistent dimensions are especially important
• When pouring resin into intricate snowflake cavities, use a toothpick or fine tool to gently guide resin into narrow tips and detailed areas
• Follow the resin manufacturer’s mixing, working-time, curing, and safety instructions
• Add ribbon, metallic cord, thread, beads, crystals, or tassels to transform finished castings into hanging ornaments
• Use an appropriate adhesive when attaching finished castings to décor surfaces
• Wash with mild soap and water and dry thoroughly before storing
• Keep food-use and craft-use moulds separate