From vases that look like trophies to vintage urinal reproductions, Mudshark Studios is an alternative to “Made in China.” The company offers ceramic mold making, production services and product ...

In this DIY tutorial, I'll guide you through the process of creating a silicone mold entirely from scratch and casting plaster figurines. Learn step-by-step how to make a silicone mold, starting from ...

The plastics industry's guide for buying molds has been retooled after 25 years and is ready for review. The 14-page document, "Customs and Practices of the Mold Making Industry," covers the wide ...

Need fifty copies of that 3D printed whirligig you’re so proud of? It might be faster to just cast copies by using the 3D printed model to make a mold. [Micah] found himself in this situation and ...

I have some ceramic molds that look like my modern tin Jell-O molds. When did they start making Jell-O? Your early ceramic molds were used for gelatin desserts or salads. Beginning in the 14th century ...

If you’ve got one of something and you want more, duplicating it with a silicone mold can be a great way to go. This is applicable to 3D printing something you need many copies of, and a whole variety ...

A computer scientist constructs a mold system that snugly houses a vessel he 3D printed while a physics major carefully pours plaster into her structure. Design, marketing, psychology and public ...