{"product_id":"specimens-iod-decor-mould","title":"Specimens IOD Mould (IOD) Iron Orchid Designs- 6x10","description":"\u003cp\u003ePin your collection to the wall with the \u003cstrong\u003eSpecimens Decor Mould by Iron Orchid Designs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fourteen beetle and scarab elements drawn from the full vocabulary of entomological specimen illustration - stag beetles, rhinoceros beetles, scarabs, longhorn beetles, ground beetles, shield beetles, and ornate tropical beetles - all sculpted with the exacting naturalist precision of a Victorian museum specimen tray. Every leg joint, every elytron groove, every mandible curve, every surface texture is individually rendered in deep, three-dimensional relief that reads like genuine pinned specimens from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Specimens mould is the most scientifically detailed in the entire IOD range. The large rhinoceros beetle (17ml\/26g) with its dramatic pronotal horn is a showstopper on its own. The large flat scarab (24ml\/36g) has the smooth, rounded authority of an Egyptian amulet. The ornate patterned beetles with their extraordinary surface markings - concentric ovals, geometric patterns, spotted elytra - look like specimens from a tropical rainforest collection. Compose a full entomological specimen tray across a large cabinet door, scatter individual beetles across a set of drawers as a cabinet of curiosities, or use the largest beetles as standalone statement pieces on a tray or box. Micro-Rims and Measure Marks are built into the mould for cleaner castings and precise media measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMould Elements and Media Quantities\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Stag Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - large stag beetle with dramatically long curved mandibles, segmented body, and individually sculpted legs - largest element in the mould\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Stag Beetle Head\u003c\/strong\u003e - small stag beetle head and thorax with curved mandibles - 1.6ml \/ 2.4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Longhorn Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - medium narrow longhorn beetle with long antennae and ribbed elytra - approx. 4.4ml \/ 6.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Narrow Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - medium narrow beetle body with segmented elytra - 2ml \/ 3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Rhinoceros Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - large rhinoceros beetle with dramatic pronotal horn, broad thorax, and individually sculpted legs - 17ml \/ 26g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatterned Shield Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - medium shield-shaped beetle with geometric surface pattern and individually sculpted legs - 3.1ml \/ 4.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnate Patterned Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - medium beetle with extraordinary concentric oval and geometric surface markings - 4.2ml \/ 6.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Flat Scarab\u003c\/strong\u003e - large smooth rounded scarab with segmented elytra groove and individually sculpted legs - 4.8ml \/ 7.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ground Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - large ground beetle with ribbed elytra and individually sculpted legs - 5.6ml \/ 8.4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Scarab\u003c\/strong\u003e - small scarab beetle with rounded body - 2ml \/ 3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Scarab Dung Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - large scarab or dung beetle with broad rounded body and individually sculpted legs - 6.7ml \/ 10g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Flat Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - large flat beetle with smooth elytra and individually sculpted legs - 8.3ml \/ 12g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Wide Scarab\u003c\/strong\u003e - large wide flat scarab with smooth rounded body - 24ml \/ 36g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Narrow Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - long narrow beetle with ribbed elytra - 6.6ml \/ 9.9g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ornate Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - large beetle with spotted elytra and individually sculpted legs - 14ml \/ 21g\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\u003eCompose a \u003cstrong\u003efull entomological specimen tray\u003c\/strong\u003e across a large cabinet door - arrange beetles in rows by size as a Victorian museum display, largest at top, smallest at bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the \u003cstrong\u003elarge rhinoceros beetle and large stag beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e as a dramatic paired statement on a gentleman's study cabinet or bar cart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScatter \u003cstrong\u003eindividual beetles across a set of drawers\u003c\/strong\u003e - one specimen per drawer - for a complete cabinet of curiosities chest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003elarge wide scarab\u003c\/strong\u003e as a standalone Egyptian-inspired centrepiece on a tray, box, or mirror frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with \u003cstrong\u003eConservatory Labels mould\u003c\/strong\u003e label plaques applied below each beetle for a fully labelled entomological display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint in warm stone, aged cream, or deep forest green and finish with raw umber dry-brush for a \u003cstrong\u003eVictorian museum specimen 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 leg and surface texture detail.\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 beetle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhere to your surface using strong craft adhesive or gel medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce dry, paint, dry-brush, or wax over the casting 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\u003eFor the large stag beetle: press medium very firmly into the long curved mandible cavities - these are the finest and most delicate elements; allow to cure fully before releasing to avoid breakage of the mandible tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the rhinoceros beetle horn: press medium carefully into the pronotal horn cavity and allow to cure fully before releasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the ornate patterned beetles: press medium firmly into all surface marking cavities to capture the full geometric and spotted detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor IOD Decor Mousse: press firmly, scrape the back flat, and allow to air-dry in the mould for 10-15 minutes before releasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictorian specimen finish: paint in warm stone or aged cream, apply raw umber thinned with water into all the leg joint and elytra groove recesses, wipe back the high points for a pinned specimen effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a dramatic dark background effect: paint the surface deep forest green or black before applying the beetles in cream or gold for maximum contrast.\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. 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