DIY Terracotta Bauble Ornaments with IOD Moulds

We have a fun one for you today! We made these lovely terracotta bauble ornaments that are going to be perfect for a vintage touch on your Christmas tree. Once you get in there and do the final detailing with white wax, and see all the details of those moulds really pop – you’re going to love them!!!

First things first, we gotta warn you, that we purchased some baubles, but we did not care for them. We had to assemble them ourselves, they had an ugly seam, and they did not have built-in hang holes. This limited our design options a bit, as we wanted to cover that silly seam! Nonetheless, we made it work. But there are better products on the market, so we suggest finding something different than what we pictured here so you have a better experience. 😉

For the terracotta paint, we actually made our own mixture using a few colors. To achieve the terracotta color, mix one-quarter orange, one-quarter red, and half brown. You can do the same with other brands using basic colors. Get with your stockist, though – they may even have a terracotta color straight out of the can that doesn’t require any mixing.

Pro Tip: For this project, you don’t need to fill your moulds all the way to the micro rim. Put just enough clay to capture all your details, and underfill them to get a slimmer mould casting to apply to your baubles. You don’t have to do this if you don’t want to, but it can add to the aesthetic, make them a little less bulky, and has the cross-purpose of using a little less material.

Grab your IOD products and supplies by using the store locator and finding a stockist near you: https://ironorchiddesigns.com/retailers/.

IOD Products Needed:
✨ Lock & Key Mould
✨ Trimmings 1 Mould

Other Supplies:
🎨 Baubles
🎨 Hanging Twine
🎨 Brush
🎨 Soft wax brush
🎨 Terra Cotta Chalk or Mineral Type Paint
🎨 Tight Bond Quick and Thick Glue

Timestamps:
0:28 Mould Casting: Tips for achieving a slim profile in the moulds
2:25 Shape the mould using air-dry clay
3:14 Eliminate excess clay from the mould
3:27 Put aside the completed molding and create a new casting
4:59 Recommendations for suitable baubles to use
6:00 Attach the mould to the bauble
6:48 Gently press the mould to the ornament
7:05 Explaining the characteristics of air-dry clay
10:34 Apply paint thoroughly to the mould
12:50 Allow it to dry
13:11 Apply white wax to the moulded baubles
13:29 Polish the moulded baubles to remove excess white wax

If you’re new to Iron Orchid Designs (aka IOD), welcome! Check out this playlist to learn all about the product basics: https://bit.ly/IODProductBasics.

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