GUIDE 01
Silicone moulding
How to use a 3D-printed master to make a silicone mould, then cast repeatable parts in resin, wax or more.
What this guide covers
- One- vs two-part moulds
- Mould box & parting line
- Draft, vents & risers
- Degassing
- Shore hardness
- Release agents
- Rotocasting
The full, image-led walkthrough of this guide is being written. Below are the standard library parts it uses — free, engineering-grade, ready to drop into your CAD.
Library parts used in this guide
Key terms