So today was another busy day at Uni, it feels each week like I’m an old dog learning new tricks.
So this weeks new trick was to learn how to make a silicone mould and cast in it.
So here is the break down
First measure the volume for the box that the silicone will be poured in to.
Convert these measurements in to a digital structure in the Solid Works program so that this information can be sent to a laser cutter .
Laser cut box panels.
This saves so much time
Glue the panels together and place model in my case a carved stone head in the box.
Mix the silicone and pour it in to the box and wait for it to go off. Once it is solid release it from the box.
Cut splits in to the sides of the mould and remove the stone head. The inside of the mould had limestone dust residue left in it.
So I actually learnt a lot from doing this as I have wanted to learn how to make silicone moulds for some years, as the possibilities of what you can cast in them is pretty varied.
This is al very much a step in a right direction so as they say watch this space.
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