{"product_id":"christmas-tapers-iod-decor-mould","title":"Christmas Tapers Mould (IOD) Iron Orchid Designs- 5x7","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the magic of a Victorian Christmas to your painted furniture and decor with the \u003cstrong\u003eChristmas Tapers Decor Mould by Iron Orchid Designs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Four long, tapering ornaments — each one a richly detailed Christmas character or symbol rendered in extraordinary sculptural relief — designed to be applied as flanking ornaments on cabinet doors, mirror frames, headboards, armoires, and architectural panels. Like the Angelic Tapers, these are designed to be cast in pairs, flipped to create mirrored compositions, and applied vertically for maximum drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four tapers span the full range of Victorian Christmas imagery: a jolly snowman framed by Baroque acanthus scrolls and heart motifs, a blazing Star of Bethlehem with Gothic tracery, a lacy openwork snowflake on a turned finial stem, and the most extraordinary of all — a full Father Christmas face with flowing beard, holly crown, and poinsettia garland, his expression warm and wise. Each taper is a standalone work of art that transforms a plain painted piece into something genuinely magical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMould Elements and Media Quantities\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnowman Baroque Taper\u003c\/strong\u003e — long taper with Baroque acanthus scroll shaft, central snowman face with hat and scarf framed by heart and scroll ornaments, acanthus crown — \u003cem\u003e24ml \/ 36g\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStar of Bethlehem Taper\u003c\/strong\u003e — long taper with Gothic tracery shaft, blazing eight-pointed star with radiating spikes at top, acanthus and Gothic detail — \u003cem\u003e14ml \/ 21g\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnowflake Taper\u003c\/strong\u003e — long taper with turned finial stem and fleur-de-lis detail, large lacy openwork snowflake at top with six-pointed geometric crystal pattern — \u003cem\u003e20ml \/ 30g\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFather Christmas Taper\u003c\/strong\u003e — long taper with holly and poinsettia garland shaft, full Father Christmas face with flowing curled beard, holly crown, warm expression — \u003cem\u003e33ml \/ 50g\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply as \u003cstrong\u003emirrored pairs\u003c\/strong\u003e flanking a cabinet door panel or mirror frame — cast two of the same taper and flip one for a symmetrical composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply all four tapers \u003cstrong\u003evertically across a large wardrobe or armoire\u003c\/strong\u003e for a full Christmas character gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003eFather Christmas taper\u003c\/strong\u003e as a single statement centrepiece on a large tray, canvas, or headboard panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with the \u003cstrong\u003eAngelic Tapers\u003c\/strong\u003e mould for a full set of eight flanking ornaments across a very large piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with \u003cstrong\u003eTinsel or Figgy and Flourish gilded transfers\u003c\/strong\u003e applied around the tapers for a fully gilded Christmas composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint in antique white and dry-brush with silver or gold wax for a \u003cstrong\u003eluminous Victorian Christmas finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress your chosen medium firmly into the mould, working from the center outward to eliminate air pockets in the detail areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth the back flat with a palette knife or your finger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow to set or cure fully according to your medium's instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlex the silicone mould gently to release the cast ornament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhere to your surface using strong craft adhesive or gel medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce dry, paint, gild, dry-brush, or wax over the ornament to integrate it with your piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTips for Best Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003emedia quantity guides\u003c\/strong\u003e on the mould to measure your medium before pressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress medium firmly into the face detail on the Father Christmas taper — the beard curls and facial features require particular attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the snowflake openwork detail: press medium firmly into all the lacy cavities and allow to cure fully before releasing to avoid breakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly mist the mould with water before pressing in air-dry clay to prevent sticking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor IOD Decor Mousse: press firmly, scrape the back flat, and allow to air-dry in the mould for 15 minutes before releasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast two of the same taper and flip one to create a perfectly mirrored pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime cast pieces before painting for best paint adhesion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll designs are property of Iron Orchid Designs. 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