I love to design objects which I can reproduce x amount of times. And 3D printed molds are perfect for this kind of project.
Design
Here you can see products that you can use in three different ways:
As a MOLD for casting ( in plaster or concrete or else ) little coasters
As a COASTER
Directly 3D Print a coaster
You choose which of two you want to use.
Print Settings
Same old PrusaSlicer presets. These models are very easy to print and they don’t require particular settings. Just bump the quality if you want something more detailed.
Plaster Casting
I don’t have a lot of experience in casting plaster and normally do this by trial and error. Probably a lot of you here will be much more experienced than me!
Anyway, to prep your mold for casting you have to find:
Plaster / or any other material such as concrete to cast inside the mold.
Mold release / I normally use dish soap or some kind of oil ( whatever you find in your kitchen is fine and please if you know a better way let me know )
Spraypaint / this one is not necessary but if you treat your mold with it you’ll have less trouble when releasing the casted part / I use transparent spraypaint
Water, bin, or case to prepare plaster and something to stir it
NB! I normally read the instructions on the box of plaster and use that.
After we have everything I mentioned let’s start the process!
Spraypaint your mold ( if you want )
Let it dry
Use mold release and spread it on the surface of the mold
Prepare plaster o concrete mixture
Pour it into the mold
Wait
Release the part!
Credits:
VG_ST_D
Download 3D models
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plaster-coasters-model_files
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