Horse and Hound Mould (IOD) Iron Orchid Designs- 6x10

Capture the drama of the hunt with the Horse and Hound Decor Mould by Iron Orchid Designs. Nine elements - a magnificent galloping horse, two running foxhounds, and a complete family of acorn and oak leaf clusters in five sizes - all sculpted with the naturalist precision of a 19th-century sporting print in deep, three-dimensional relief. The galloping horse is one of the most dynamically posed elements in the entire IOD range: mane and tail streaming, legs fully extended in a flat-out gallop, every muscle and hair strand individually sculpted.

Apply the full hunt composition across a large cabinet door - horse centre, hounds flanking, acorn clusters scattered as ground cover - for a piece that reads like genuine carved sporting plasterwork from a Georgian country house. The two foxhounds are a natural pair: one running left, one running right. The acorn and oak leaf clusters in five sizes give you everything needed to fill and balance any composition at any scale. Micro-Rims and Measure Marks are built into the mould.

Mould Elements and Media Quantities

• Large Galloping Horse - large horse in full gallop with mane and tail streaming - 48ml / 72g
• Running Foxhound Upper - large foxhound in full stride running left - 12ml / 18g
• Running Foxhound Lower - large foxhound in full stride running right - 11ml / 17g
• Large Acorn and Oak Leaf Cluster - large cluster of two acorns with caps and oak leaf - 4.4ml / 6.6g
• Medium Acorn and Oak Leaf Cluster Left - medium cluster of acorns with oak leaf - 3.3ml / 5.9g
• Medium Acorn Cluster Right - medium cluster of acorns with oak leaf - 6.1ml / 9.2g
• Small Acorn with Oak Leaf - small single acorn with cap and oak leaf - 1.8ml / 2.7g
• Tiny Acorn - tiny single acorn with cap - 1.4ml / 2.1g
• Small Oak Leaf - small single oak leaf - 1.5ml / 2.3g

IOD Mould Features

• Proprietary Micro-Rim - helps make cleaner castings
• Measure Marks - weight and volume guides for precise media measurement
• Food-safe silicone - BPA free
• Compatible with most casting mediums
• Wash with mild soap and water
• Made in Taiwan

Design Applications

• Full hunt scene: galloping horse centre, hounds flanking, acorn clusters as ground cover across a large cabinet door
• Galloping horse alone as a statement centrepiece on a large tray, headboard, or wardrobe panel
• Two foxhounds as a mirrored pair flanking a cabinet door or mirror frame
• Acorn and oak leaf clusters in graduating sizes across a set of drawers as autumnal accents
• Paint in warm cream, hunter green, or deep navy and finish with raw umber dry-brush for a classic Georgian sporting palette

How to Use

1. Press your chosen medium firmly into the mould, working from the center outward.
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 the cast ornament.
5. Adhere to your surface using strong craft adhesive or gel medium.
6. Once dry, paint, gild, dry-brush, or wax to finish.

Tips for Best Results

• Use the Measure Marks on the mould to measure your medium before pressing.
• For the large galloping horse: press firmly into the mane and tail detail. Allow to air-dry in the mould for 20 minutes before releasing.
• For the foxhounds: press carefully into the ear and leg detail to capture the full coat texture.
• For the tiny acorn and small oak leaf: very fine elements - press carefully and cure fully before releasing.
• Lightly mist the mould with water before pressing in air-dry clay to prevent sticking.
• Sporting print finish: paint in warm cream, apply raw umber thinned with water into the coat recesses, wipe back the high points for a sepia effect.
• Prime cast pieces before painting for best paint adhesion.

Made in Taiwan. All designs are property of Iron Orchid Designs. All rights reserved. SKU: IOD-MOU-HOR