Iron Orchid Designs - Persephone Decor Mould

Persephone

Mould, 5”x7”

Inspired by Greek and Roman relief art of the female form, particularly from the Classical period, Persephone's features express strength and peace. She stands strong as a standalone focal point in your projects or serves as a solid base for composing a more grand relief. She comes in a 5”x7” form-fitted mould format with added depth and detail. 

Project Suggestions: 

• Furniture: Would make a strong element in an asymmetrical relief tucked in among florals and architectural elements for a fun contemporary take on neoclassical relief work.
  
  
• Small Decor: Plant pots (think bust plant pots) and large vases. 
  
  
• Wall Art: Strong standalone focal point OR a base to collage a more robust relief composition. 
  

Pairs Well With: 

• Laurel Mould
• Olive Crest Mould - A classical symbol of victory and honor, a laurel wreath would complement the serene and idealized beauty of the woman's face. 
• Dainty Flourishes Mould
• Classic Elements Mould
• Acanthus Mould
• Viridis Mould 
• Felicite 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.