Silicone Mold
A silicone mold, used to replicate a 3D printed chess piece, which was afterwards used to replicate the chess piece with an epoxy resin.
In order to make the silicone mold, a temporary box had be constructed, in this case out of foam wall. Since the chess piece is so small, a simple disposable cup could suffice for the container. After the container is made, the piece to be molded (in this case the chess piece) is carefully placed in the container. Some clay was used to affix the chess piece in place. The chess piece was placed on a small triangular piece of foam , so the hole used for pouring the epoxy would be large enough to avoid the need for a gate (which would be used to release the air in the mold as the epoxy resin is poured in). The sillicone was put in the container after being degased. After curing, the mold is cut apart and the chess piece is removed. Epoxy resin is then poured in the mold, followed by more curing. The mold is then opened again to remove the replicated chess piece.
