Molding

As part of this digital fabrication course, we are working in groups to create personalized tiles. Using 3D printing, we produce silicone molds that we then fill with cement. The goal is to craft unique tiles that will be displayed on a large wooden panel, which we designed and cut using the CNC machine.

With Ramon, I created a 3D shape in SolidWorks, which we printed using the 3D printer available in our classroom. Afterwards, the entire class collaborated to create the silicone molds. This involved mixing the components to make the silicone and assembling pre-cut cardboard boxes made with the laser cutter to hold the molds. Once the molds were ready, we poured concrete into them and are now waiting for it to dry to see the final results.

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