Discover Charlbury Lane — an enchanting new silicone mould from the Iron Orchid Designs Winter 2026 Release. Evoking the quiet beauty of a snow-dusted English lane, this mould captures an exquisite array of architectural and botanical details: raised flower vines with delicate petal definition, brick and stone textures with realistic depth, and elegant piping and trim details reminiscent of classic cottage ironwork and millwork. Every element is rendered with the fine-line precision IOD is known for, making each casting a miniature work of art.
Mould Details
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Size: 6" x 10"
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Material: Premium food-safe silicone
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Oven safe up to 425°F
Design Features
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Raised flower vines — flowing botanical motifs with layered petal and leaf detail
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Brick & stone textures — deeply recessed mortar lines for realistic architectural depth
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Piping & trim details — fine decorative edging and scrollwork inspired by cottage ironwork
- Multiple design elements for mix-and-match versatility
Suggested Casting Mediums
All available at Serendipity House:
- IOD Air Dry Clay
- Paint Couture Flexible Casting Resin
- Clear Fast Cure Resin
- Resin Casting Powder
- Alumilite Quick Cast Resin
- Alumilite Clear Cast Resin
Crafting Applications
The Charlbury Lane mould is incredibly versatile across a wide range of crafting techniques and surfaces:
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Air Dry Clay: Press clay directly into the mould for lightweight, paintable dimensional pieces — ideal for ornaments, gift tags, and wall art. The raised vine and stone details translate beautifully when dry-brushed or antiqued.
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Resin Casting: Pour clear or tinted resin for glossy, glass-like accents. The brick depth and piping details create stunning shadow effects in translucent resin. Perhaps a nightlight? Check out Michelle’s Collaboration with IOD on the Iron Orchid Designs YouTube Channel.
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Furniture Upcycling: Apply cast pieces to furniture, frames, and cabinetry to add architectural character — the stone and ironwork motifs are especially striking on painted cottage or French country pieces.
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Mixed-Media Art: Incorporate castings into journal pages, canvas art, shadow boxes, and altered art for rich texture and dimensional storytelling.
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Holiday Décor: Create heirloom-quality Christmas ornaments, wreath accents, mantle displays, and gift toppers with a handcrafted, storybook feel.
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Candle & Wax Embeds: Use with wax or soy to create decorative wax embeds and botanical candle toppers — the flower vine details are especially beautiful in white wax.
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Polymer Clay: Press and bake for durable charms, pendants, and embellishments with crisp architectural and floral detail.
Perfect For
- Vintage & cottage-inspired holiday accents
- Furniture upcycling & decorative finishing
- Mixed-media and altered art
- Resin casting & air dry clay sculpting
- Christmas and winter-themed projects
Part of the exclusive IOD Winter 2026 Collection — available while supplies last at Serendipity House in Spofford, NH and online.