Iron Orchid Designs - Mould - Monarch

IOD Monarch Butterfly Mould for Furniture Upcycling and Decorative Crafts

Bring nature-inspired detail to your projects with the Iron Orchid Designs Monarch Mould. Create butterfly embellishments in air-dry clay or casting resin for upcycled furniture, handmade home décor and mixed-media artwork.

Imagine a keepsake box finished with a butterfly centrepiece, a handmade plaque with raised wing details or a drawer front given a playful decorative touch. Paint your castings to blend with the surface for subtle texture, or use contrasting colours to make the butterflies stand out.

Butterfly craft and upcycling ideas

• Add butterfly furniture appliqués to drawer fronts, cupboard doors and decorative panels.
• Embellish keepsake boxes, picture frames and handmade home accessories.
• Create raised details for nature-inspired plaques, signs and mixed-media artwork.
• Explore soap-making, jewellery and cake-decorating projects using separately dedicated moulds.

Using air-dry clay

Air-dry clay can shrink, warp and crack as it dries, adding an aged, distressed character to your project. Lightly dust the mould with cornflour to aid release. Remove the casting while it is still moist and adhere it in place, using low-tack tape to help support it on vertical surfaces.

Using casting resin

Casting resin produces consistent mouldings without the shrinking, warping or cracking associated with air-dry clay. For curved surfaces, remove the casting before it has completely hardened so it can be shaped into position. Follow your chosen resin manufacturer's mixing, handling and curing instructions.

Product details

• Iron Orchid Designs Monarch Decor Mould.
• Butterfly designs for furniture embellishments and decorative crafts.
• Suitable for use with air-dry clay and casting resin.
• Mould measures 6" x 10".
• Made from food-safe materials.

Important: Keep separate moulds for food and craft use. Never use the same mould for both.

Enjoy creating your own nature-inspired pieces with Yorkshire Sitting Pretty, your official UK Iron Orchid Designs stockist.