The durable and reusable mold base is made of food-safe silicone, so you can also use it to make soap and fondant figures or cookies - even chocolate!
Mold sheet size approx.: 15.24 x 25.40 x 1.27 cm
IOD molds are made from food-safe materials (do not use the same set for food and crafts) and can be used to create baked goods, furniture, soaps, jewelry, and just about any creative idea.
IOD Moulds can be used with a variety of media. We will cover the two most common here. Each medium has its own characteristics, challenges, and advantages.
Air-Dry Clay or Paper Clay: IOD Paper Clay is an air-dry medium and is one of our favorites. Like most paper pulp-based air-dry clays, it naturally has some shrinkage, warping, and cracking.
We like these features because they give a worn, authentic vintage look. Our favorite way to apply molded pieces is to remove them from the mold while they are still damp and attach them to the surface with a suitable adhesive to ensure they conform well, especially if you want to attach the ornament to a convex or curved surface. On vertical surfaces, you can also use tape to hold the ornament in place.
Casting resins/epoxy: There are good casting resins available. These have very different properties than paper clay. They do not shrink or warp, and the castings are flatter. Depending on the project, these properties can be useful. If they need to be adapted to a curved surface, this can be achieved by removing them from the mold before the piece has fully hardened.
Note: If you have problems with the material sticking (which is more common with clay than resin), lightly dusting the mold with, for example, potato flour or cornmeal will help the pieces release.
