What can’t a quality silicone putty do? It’s a go-to choice for making detailed molds for materials like resin, clay, or plaster, and many versions can do much, much more, from creating tool grips to ...

Using silicone molds? This simple but powerful trick improves your cast quality, makes unmolding easier, and extends the life of your molds. It works with trays, coasters, jewelry, and more—especially ...

3D printing has made it incredibly easy to produce small runs of plastic parts, but getting rid of the 3D printed look can be tricky and time-consuming. When you need a smooth and polished finish, or ...

Casting parts in silicone is great, and 3D printing in resin is fantastic for making clean shapes, so it’s natural for an enterprising hacker to want to put the two together: 3D print the mold, pour ...