Prolific maker [Jan Mrázek] shared his process for casting soft silicone parts that nevertheless have some added stiffness, which he accomplished by embedding porous, 3D-printed “ribs” into the pieces ...

The invention of the relatively affordable 3D printer for home use has helped bring methods used to produce parts for prototypes, samples, and even manufacturing, closer to designers. This tutorial on ...

In this episode Ben shows how to use silicone to make reusable mold for casting concrete. This is an easy process for making a concrete copy of an existing object. I used Mold Star 30 silicone rubber ...

Watch what happens when molten metal meets silicone molds! The reaction, the results, and the unexpected details will blow your mind. This experiment shows how powerful and surprising metal casting ...