Use hot glue for crafting details.

IOD molds are excellent. Your ability to create unique details adds so much to various crafts! I am a restless maker, so I could not play with IOD and silicone molds as much because of the drying times for different clay types. Do you know what I discovered? Molds can be used using hot glue. Switcher.

I must admit that even after trying this out on a live tutorial, I'm still in awe of how beautifully it works!

What You'll Need:

What I utilized for this project is as follows:

  • IOD molds (which are out of stock; I bought them a few years back). Additionally, any silicone mold will work!
  • Hot glue and a hot glue gun
  • floral wire, if desired
  • Artist acrylic paint
  • Scratch and buff

Fill Your Mold With Glue!

Preheat your glue gun and begin pouring glue into the molds!

A few observations:

  • Depending on how deep your molds are, have enough glue on hand!
  • Aim to avoid having too much glue on the edges or filling the mold to the brim.
  • If you have additional glue, snip it off with an exacto knife or box cutter!

Add Floral Wire to Your Glued Mold!

Some of these glue forms called my name for wreaths. I tried folding the wire in half and putting it into the glue while drying because I frequently use wire to attach various objects to wreath shapes. It was successful!

To help them stabilize a little faster, hold off on putting the wire for around 30 to 45 seconds. If you add them right away, you'll have to hold them in place until the glue begins to set, especially if you're using a hot glue gun.

Pop Out Your Glue Structures!

This is a very fulfilling stage! Bend the mold, then remove the glue forms. It might be necessary to tidy up a few edges before proceeding with the painting or buffing stages!

Paint Your Glue!

You can begin transforming your glue shapes once you remove them from the mold. Take out your acrylic craft paint and get painting!

Add Rub n Buff!

Moreover, rub and buff can be used to add some metallic shine! It is the ideal amount of additional and genuinely captures the intricacies.

Apply a small amount of metallic wax to your fingertip (you can use gloves if preferred) and gently massage it over your glue form. When it dries, polish away! The finish gets shinier the more you buff.

Use Your Glue Forms for Craft Projects!

This project uses glue for the trees and snowflakes, and I love their adaptability! The greenery combines things previously offered in the shop, and the flowers are 2.5" themes.

Check out my Whimsical Woodland Wreath video on HTTV for creative tips on using a square grapevine wreath form!

I sincerely hope you can give it a shot!