Iron Orchid Designs - Oak Leaves & Acorns Decor Mould

Oak Leaves & Acorns Mould

Mould, 6”x10”

Inspired by the enduring influence of natural motifs in art across different historical periods, the Oak Leaves and Acorns design reflects a blend of symbolic meanings and aesthetic values that have persisted through time. The oak leaves and acorns symbolize longevity, stability, and potential. A wonderful way to add instant classical style to any project, this is one to keep in your repertoire. 

Project Suggestions: 

• Furniture: Classic compositions for drawer corners, borders, and panels. 
  
  
• Small Decor: Lamps, jars, vases, candles, serving trays, plant pots, and napkin rings.
  
  
• Wall Art: Excellent for dimensional frieze compositions OR crowning the subject within the frame. 
  
  
• Craft: Mixed media relief compositions, and journal covers. 
  

Pairs Well With: 

• Olive Crest Mould
• Classic Elements Mould
• Laurel Mould
• Viridis Mould
• Fleur De Lis Mould

New to IOD Moulds?

Watch our Moulding 101 video to learn how to cast and finish beautiful designs. 

The IOD Décor 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, jewellery, and just about anything you can think up in that creative brain of yours.

IOD Décor 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.

Air dry clay, or paper clay: 

IOD paper clay is an air dry medium, and one of our favourites. 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 favourite 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.

Casting resins: 

There are some great pourable resins available. These have completely different qualities than the paper clay. 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.

Releasing your casting:

We 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.

Measurement: 6″ x 10″