{"product_id":"swans-mould-by-iod-iron-orchid-designs","title":"Swans Mould by IOD - Iron Orchid Designs","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eAdd graceful, old-world beauty to your projects with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eIOD Swans Mould\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 6” x 10” silicone décor mould featuring two large, exquisitely detailed swans with flowing necklines, layered feathers, and graceful movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eInspired by the romantic swan motifs often seen in historical European décor, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eSwans\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed so the birds can be used individually, facing one another, or back to back for a balanced and dramatic composition. The mould also includes ornate flourish and crown-inspired accent pieces that pair naturally with the swans and offer even more styling possibilities across your creative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eThe casting render highlights the incredible detail in each piece—from the softly curved necks to the beautifully sculpted feather layers that give the swans a refined, heirloom look. Use them as stunning focal points on furniture, decorative vessels, wood blocks, bookends, wall plaques, keepsake boxes, and dimensional home décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eSwans is especially lovely for meaningful and sentimental projects like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003enursery décor, wedding signage, ornaments, gift-making, and keepsakes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether finished in soft whites, antiqued neutrals, metallics, or a weathered patina, these swans bring a romantic, timeless feel to any piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eIOD moulds are made from food-safe, durable silicone and can be used with a variety of creative mediums. IOD specifically notes uses across furniture, baked goods, soaps, jewelry, and more, and its mould guidance covers common mediums like \u003cstrong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eIOD Air dry clay and casting resin\u003c\/strong\u003e. If using a mould for edible materials, IOD advises keeping a separate mould dedicated only to food use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1pg9v04\" data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tz4s74\" data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003eTwo large swan motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e with graceful movement and richly layered feather detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ysjlh7\" data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003eDesigned to work \u003cstrong data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003efacing each other or back to back\u003c\/strong\u003e for symmetrical focal designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bmyxnv\" data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003edecorative flourish and crown-inspired accent elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qe5bao\" data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003ePerfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003eromantic, European-inspired, and heirloom-style décor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ajn9n1\" data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003eBeautiful on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003efurniture, vessels, wood blanks, signs, bookends, and keepsakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1co8yi7\" data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eEspecially fitting for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003enursery décor, weddings, ornaments, and giftable projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rtfpux\" data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3089\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3045\"\u003eFlexible silicone mould\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy release and high-detail castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1y8e3qi\" data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3139\"\u003eUse the Swans Mould to create:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ie0lua\" data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003eDecorative furniture appliqués\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2s81ce\" data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003eRomantic nursery décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kwkw4v\" data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3242\"\u003eWedding signage and reception décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zohe9c\" data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003eOrnamental bookends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yc28b3\" data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3312\"\u003eDecorative vessels and urn embellishments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p7jd0\" data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003eWall plaques and framed art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17qqklo\" data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003eKeepsake boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zwiuu0\" data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3399\"\u003eHoliday or year-round ornaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kpkot8\" data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003eShelf décor and vignette focal pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19fmruu\" data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003eHandmade gifts with a soft, classic feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"189qedo\" data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3506\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3830\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron Orchid Designs\u003cbr data-start=\"3538\" data-end=\"3541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3553\"\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swans IOD Mould\u003cbr data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3581\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6” x 10”\u003cbr data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3606\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food-safe silicone\u003cbr data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3638\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic, European-inspired, vintage, classical, ornate\u003cbr data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3710\"\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Furniture embellishments, keepsakes, wedding décor, nursery décor, wall art, resin casting, and air dry clay projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1d9ec68\" data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3844\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003eIOD states that its moulds are made from food-safe materials, but the same mould should \u003cstrong data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3941\"\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":43285260533849,"sku":"MOU-SWANS","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/8146\/3095\/files\/IOD-MOU-SWN_mould_render.jpg?v=1778012737","url":"https:\/\/paintedheirloom.com\/products\/swans-mould-by-iod-iron-orchid-designs","provider":"The Painted Heirloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}