Leonidas Mould by IOD - Iron Orchid Designs
One single 5” x 7” mould
Leonidas MOULD - Introducing the Leonidas Mould, the king of this collection and isn’t he ever so handsome?? Born from the tradition of family crests and the bold artistry of Heraldry, Lions have held their place in art and design for centuries—symbols of strength, courage, and nobility, standing proudly on coats of arms, royal seals, and medieval banners.
Project Ideas for Leonidas Mould:
Leonidas carries that same commanding presence and can be used with the Heraldry Mould for regal emblems and crests on furniture or as a focal point on a vintage European gallery wall. This beautiful mould is also perfect for use in layered up mixed media compositions.
Whether your style leans classic and refined or a little untamed and bold, Leonidas doesn’t just complement a design—it leads it. He comes in a 5”x7” deep format, giving you that yummy extra depth and detail.
Use for:
- Upcycling Furniture
- Home Decor Crafts
- Jewellery Making
- Cake Decorating
- Soap Making
- And much more!
IOD Moulds can be used with a range of mediums and are FOOD SAFE.
For upcycling furniture and craft projects we recommend:
Air Dry or Paper Clay:
IOD paper clay is an air dry medium. 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. You can apply moulded pieces by removing them from the mould while still moist, and
adhering them 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.
You can also try Jovi Air Dry White Modelling Clay.
Casting Resin:
We recommend Amazing Casting Resin
Resin has 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.
For Les Cloches mould you could use Pentart's Super Glass Resin for a clear, glass like effect.