Harper Mould (IOD) Iron Orchid Designs- 6x10

Spell it out in style with the Harper Decor Mould by Iron Orchid Designs — a complete lowercase alphabet (a–z), digits (0–9), and punctuation marks in a bold, characterful serif display typeface inspired by Victorian wood-type poster lettering. Cast individual letters in IOD Decor Mousse or air-dry clay and apply them to furniture, frames, trays, signs, and boxes to spell names, words, monograms, and phrases in genuine three-dimensional relief.

The Harper typeface has the warmth and personality of a vintage fairground or circus poster — bold, rounded serifs, slightly irregular letterforms, and a hand-cut quality that reads as artisanal rather than mechanical. Each letter is a standalone casting that can be arranged and rearranged before adhering, giving you complete flexibility to compose any word or phrase. Use Harper to personalise a child's bedroom cabinet with their name, spell a favourite quote across a headboard, label a kitchen pantry shelf, or create a bespoke house sign. The digits 0–9 make it equally useful for numbering, dating, or adding a year to a commemorative piece.

Character Set

• Lowercase alphabet: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
• Digits: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
• Punctuation: comma, apostrophe / curl, curved dash / tilde
• Typeface style: bold Victorian serif display — rounded serifs, slightly irregular hand-cut letterforms, poster-weight strokes

Note: this mould does not include uppercase letters. For uppercase or additional characters, two moulds may be required for longer words or phrases. No Measure Marks on this mould — use approximately 1–3ml of medium per letter depending on size.

Design Applications

• Spell a child's name across a bedroom cabinet, toy box, or bookshelf in cast relief letters
• Apply a favourite word or short phrase across a headboard, mirror frame, or large tray
• Create a bespoke house name or number sign on a painted board or slate
• Label kitchen pantry shelves or storage boxes with cast letter labels: FLOUR, SUGAR, TEA, COFFEE
• Add a year or date to a commemorative piece using the digit set
• Combine with Petits Ornements frames — spell a monogram inside a gilded oval frame for a personalised medallion
• Combine with Cameos — apply a name below a portrait cameo for a personalised heirloom piece

How to Use

1. Press your chosen medium firmly into each letter cavity, working carefully to fill all serif and stroke detail.
2. Smooth the back flat with a palette knife or your finger.
3. Allow to set or cure fully according to your medium's instructions.
4. Flex the silicone mould gently to release each cast letter.
5. Arrange the letters on your surface before adhering to check spacing and composition.
6. Adhere using strong craft adhesive or gel medium.
7. Once dry, paint, gild, dry-brush, or wax over the letters to integrate them with your piece.

Tips for Best Results

• Cast all the letters you need before adhering any — lay them out on your surface first to check spacing, alignment, and composition.
• Use a ruler or level to keep letter baselines consistent when adhering.
• Lightly mist the mould with water before pressing in air-dry clay to prevent sticking.
• For IOD Decor Mousse: press firmly into all serif cavities, scrape the back flat, and allow to air-dry for 8–10 minutes before releasing — letters are smaller elements and release faster than larger moulds.
• Paint letters before adhering for easier coverage of all faces and edges.
• For a gilded letter effect: paint in black or dark navy, allow to dry, then apply gold wax or gold leaf to the face of each letter only.
• Prime cast pieces before painting for best paint adhesion.

All designs are property of Iron Orchid Designs. All rights reserved. SKU: IOD-MOU-HAR