{"product_id":"customizable-mold-box","title":"Customizable Mold Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis parametric, 3D-printable coddle board system allows you to create a custom-sized containment box for various molding and casting applications. Originally designed for slip casting mold-making, these modular walls and base plates can also be used for resin casting, plaster molds, silicone molding, or general workshop needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully customizable – Adjust length, width, and height to fit your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo separate print plates – Base and walls are printed separately for easy assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for strength – Optimized for rigidity while using minimal material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports both inches \u0026amp; millimeters – Set your preferred unit system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse binder clips to hold the coddle boards together.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you put a little vaseline in the grooves and where the walls meet, it is pretty water tight… but still take precautions!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily measure the volume by filling it with water and transferring to a measuring cup before casting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint with PLA or PETG for general use, or use ABS\/ASA for high-temperature applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tiki Example\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI'm still learning and exploring, but you will see a number of photos showing the process and results of casting a tiki mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tiki model started as a Midjourney image.  Then I used \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer ugc\" href=\"https:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/makerlab\/imageTo3d\"\u003ehttps:\/\/makerworld.com\/en\/makerlab\/imageTo3d\u003c\/a\u003e to convert it to a 3d model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI had to do some clean up in Nomad Sculpt – the hardest part is learning how to remove overhangs.  At some point I got frustrated and printed as is… just to fill overhangs with a little black modeling clay.  You can see this in the picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI used plaster of paris for the mold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstead of slip casting, i just pressed the clay into the mold and let it dry for about an hour before trying to get it to release by tapping the back.    If you aren't familiar with the process, the plaster absorbs water from the clay - in theory making it easier to release the casting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay tuned for the firing photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by boundless.ink on MakerWorld (license: CC0).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67368426111280,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_bc9bf19c-ac6f-49a8-a5b7-f898d73418cb.png?v=1784036761","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/customizable-mold-box","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}