The durable and reusable mold base is made of food-safe silicone, so you can also use it to make soap and fondant figures or cookies - even chocolate!
We like these features because they give a worn, authentic vintage look. Our favorite way to apply molded pieces is to remove them from the mold while they are still damp and attach them to the surface with a suitable adhesive to ensure they conform well, especially if you want to attach the ornament to a convex or curved surface. On vertical surfaces, you can also use tape to hold the ornament in place.
Casting resins/epoxy: There are good casting resins available. These have very different properties than paper clay. They do not shrink or warp, and the castings are flatter. Depending on the project, these properties can be useful. If they need to be adapted to a curved surface, this can be achieved by removing them from the mold before the piece has fully hardened.
Note: If you have problems with the material sticking (which is more common with clay than resin), lightly dusting the mold with, for example, potato flour or cornmeal will help the pieces release.
