{"product_id":"faux-bois-iod-decor-mould","title":"Faux Bois Mould (IOD) Iron Orchid Designs- 6x10","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild a complete trompe l'oeil wood framework on any painted surface with the \u003cstrong\u003eFaux Bois Decor Mould by Iron Orchid Designs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ten elements - four long border strips and six joinery connector pieces - that work together as a complete modular system for creating cast faux wood panelling, bamboo frameworks, rustic branch borders, and trellis effects on furniture, walls, and decorative panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo distinct material vocabularies give you complete creative flexibility. The bamboo elements - with their characteristic segmented culm, node rings, and fine longitudinal grain - create the clean architectural lines of a Japanese-inspired bamboo trellis or a Chinoiserie cabinet framework. The gnarled branch elements - with their deeply textured bark, knot holes, budding side shoots, and unfurling leaves - create the organic rustic character of a woodland bower or cottage garden trellis. Mix both vocabularies in a single composition for a naturalistic hybrid. Micro-Rims and Measure Marks are built into the mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMould Elements and Media Quantities\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo Strip Narrow\u003c\/strong\u003e - long narrow bamboo culm strip with node rings and longitudinal grain - 13ml \/ 19g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo Strip Wide\u003c\/strong\u003e - long wide bamboo culm strip with node rings and longitudinal grain - 20ml \/ 30g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGnarled Branch Strip Narrow\u003c\/strong\u003e - long narrow gnarled branch with bark texture, knot holes, budding side shoots, and unfurling leaf clusters - 14ml \/ 21g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGnarled Branch Strip Wide\u003c\/strong\u003e - long wide gnarled branch with deeply textured bark, prominent knot holes, and leaf clusters - 20ml \/ 30g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo Cross-Joint Plain\u003c\/strong\u003e - four-way bamboo cross-joint connector with node ring detail - 20ml \/ 30g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGnarled Branch Cross-Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e - four-way gnarled branch cross-joint with bark texture and knot detail - 7.3ml \/ 11g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo T-Junction\u003c\/strong\u003e - three-way bamboo T-junction connector with node ring detail - 5.1ml \/ 7.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo Corner L-Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e - two-way bamboo L-corner connector with node ring detail - 2.7ml \/ 4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGnarled Branch Corner L-Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e - two-way gnarled branch L-corner connector with bark texture - 7ml \/ 10g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo Corner Block\u003c\/strong\u003e - square bamboo corner block connector - 3.9ml \/ 5.8g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIOD Mould Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary Micro-Rim - helps make cleaner castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure Marks - weight and volume guides for precise media measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-safe silicone - BPA free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with most casting mediums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with mild soap and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a full bamboo trellis framework across a large cabinet door: bamboo strips as rails, cross-joints at intersections, T-junctions at edges, L-corners at the four corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a rustic branch bower frame around a mirror or headboard using the gnarled branch strips and branch cross-joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply bamboo strips as a border around a cabinet door panel, connecting at corners with the L-joint and corner block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix bamboo and branch elements for a naturalistic hybrid framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with Dewdrop Pond or Birdsong mould elements applied inside the bamboo framework for a complete Japanese-inspired nature panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint in sage green, warm cream, or natural bamboo tan and finish with raw umber dry-brush for a weathered outdoor trellis finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan your framework composition on paper first - mark where strips, crosses, T-junctions, and corners will connect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress your chosen medium firmly into each mould element, working from the center outward.\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 each cast element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay all elements out on your surface before adhering to check alignment and fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhere using strong craft adhesive or gel medium, starting with the corner pieces and working inward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce dry, paint, dry-brush, or wax over the framework to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTips for Best Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Measure Marks on the mould to measure your medium before pressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan before you press - sketch your framework and calculate how many of each element you need. The strips can be cast multiple times from the same mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the bamboo node rings: press medium firmly into the node ring cavities to capture the characteristic segmented bamboo detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the gnarled branch bark texture: press medium very firmly into all bark line and knot hole cavities - these are the deepest areas.\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 for 10-15 minutes before releasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast all elements before adhering any - lay the complete framework out on your surface first to check alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime cast pieces before painting for best paint adhesion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Taiwan. All designs are property of Iron Orchid Designs. 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