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台灣麻將矽膠模具製作紀錄：從 SLA 母模、真空脫泡到脫模

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一副麻將造型的矽膠模具，是怎麼從 3D 列印母模製作出來的？這段 BKSILICONE 工坊影片記錄了母模準備、矽膠稱重與攪拌、真空脫泡、灌注，以及固化後脫模的過程。 以下以影片中可確認的六個階段，整理這次台灣麻將造型的製模紀錄。 先看完整製作影片 若播放器無法顯示，可在 YouTube 觀看製模影片 。 1. 準備 SLA 3D 列印母模 影片首先展示 SLA 3D 列印母模，字幕標示列印層高為 0.04 mm 。這裡的數值指的是列印層高，不能直接視為成品的尺寸精度或公差。 在閱讀製作紀錄時，區分「列印層高」和「尺寸精度」，能避免對母模或矽膠模具的規格產生誤解。 SLA 母模準備階段，圖片擷取自本次實際製作影片。 2. 矽膠稱重 進入混合步驟前，先稱量矽膠。不同矽膠系統可能有不同的配比與操作要求，應依所使用材料的說明確認，不宜從這段影片推定通用配方。 依本次製作需求準備並稱量矽膠。 3. 充分攪拌並分裝 稱重後，影片展示充分攪拌矽膠，接著將混合物分裝至杯中。實際攪拌方式與可操作時間，仍須配合材料規格及現場條件。 充分攪拌後，再進行後續脫泡與灌注。 4. 真空脫泡 灌注前，混合好的矽膠進行真空脫泡。這是本次工坊流程的一部分；影片沒有提供可套用至所有材料的真空壓力或處理時間，因此本文不另行推定參數。 本次影片記錄的真空脫泡階段。 5. 灌注矽膠 完成攪拌與脫泡後，將矽膠灌入放置母模的模框中。影片呈現了從材料準備銜接到灌注的操作順序。 將準備好的矽膠灌入模框。 6. 固化後，以壓縮空氣輔助脫模 影片標示本次專案在 四小時後矽膠完全固化 ，接著展示壓縮空氣輔助脫模。 四小時是這次專案的影片記錄，不是所有矽膠都適用的固化時間。材料種類、溫度與操作條件均可能影響固化，實際製作時應遵循材料及設備的使用說明。 本次模具固化後的脫模階段。 延伸閱讀：完整繁體中文製模紀錄 更多關於本次流程的說明，可閱讀 BK Silicone 台灣網站的...
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Inside a Custom Silicone Mold Build: Pigment, Two Pours and Demolding

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This BKSILICONE workshop video follows a custom silicone mold through six stages: assembly, pigment addition, mixing, two separate silicone pours, and demolding. The photographs below are frames from the same project video. The second silicone pour, shown in the workshop video. Watch the complete process If the player does not appear, watch the original BKSILICONE video on YouTube . 1. Mold assembly The process begins with mold assembly. This establishes the setup shown in the video before the silicone preparation and pouring stages. 2. Add silicone pigment paste The video specifies silicone pigment paste at 0.4–0.6% by weight for this project. This is the amount documented in this process, not a universal recommendation for every silicone system. Follow the specifications for the silicone and pigment you are using. 3. Mix thoroughly The next instruction is to mix thoroughly. The sequence keeps silicone preparation and mixing together before moving on to the first pour. ...
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How We Made a 30CM Lady Justice Silicone Mold with a Support Shell

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The G6003 project is a large Lady Justice bust mold built as a flexible silicone inner mold with a rigid support shell. The finished casting shown here is approximately 30 × 20.3 × 19.7 cm. This workshop record follows the real supplied video rather than presenting a universal formula. Why the support shell matters A large flexible mold needs stable external support during pouring and casting. The rigid yellow shell keeps the silicone inner mold aligned and helps the assembly hold its intended shape. Binder clips secure the shell sections while still allowing the mold to be opened for demolding. 1. Seal the bottom edge The bottom edge is sealed with double-sided tape before pouring. This creates a practical first barrier against leakage at the base of the mold assembly. 2. Start with a small silicone pour The recorded process begins with a small first batch. Keeping the initial liquid level low reduces pressure at the bottom edge while the seal is checked. 3. Complete the seco...
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From a 3D-Printed Athena Master to a 30CM Silicone Mold

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  A 3D print does not always have to be the final product. In this G6002 workshop project, we used a 3D-printed Athena sculpture as the master for a 30CM silicone mold, then validated the finished mold with a real plaster casting test. The project moved through a clear workshop sequence: 3D-Printed Master → Mold Housing → Silicone Pouring → Demolding → Plaster Casting → Final Result . Watch the complete G6002 workshop video on YouTube Starting With the 3D-Printed Master The starting point was an approximately 30CM 3D-printed Athena sculpture. Here the print served as the mold-making master: its form and visible surface details were the features the silicone needed to capture. Preparing the Mold Housing The master was positioned inside a rigid mold housing. We secured the housing and used double-sided tape as part of the bottom sealing process. For a larger mold, the bottom and joined edges need careful attention before liquid silicone is poured. Careful sealing helps reduc...
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Wholesale Silicone Candle Mold Buying Points for New Product Lines

  BK Silicone's new article explains that wholesale mold buying should begin with the product plan, not the lowest unit price. Wax melts, pillars, decorative candles, and private-label items each need different mold structures and business checks. The guide recommends reviewing silicone quality, cavity design, packaging fit, and whether the order should start with standard molds or move directly into a custom project. It also gives a useful MOQ and supplier-question checklist for buyers who want to test a few styles first and expand only after market feedback is clear. This Blogger post is only a short summary and does not copy the original website article. Read the full article on BK Silicone: https://www.bksilicone.com/how-to-choose-silicone-candle-molds-for-wholesale-products/ Shop a related candle mold example: Model 6001 Silicone Candle Mold with Fixed Outer Shell
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How to Choose Silicone Candle Molds for Beeswax Pillars

  BK Silicone's latest article gives a straightforward way to compare silicone candle mold options for beeswax and pillar candles. The main point is that beeswax places more demand on mold strength and release design than many softer wax blends. The guide highlights several features buyers should review before ordering: even wall thickness, a clean inner surface, accurate wick-hole placement, and a base that keeps the candle body stable during pouring and cooling. It also explains when a one-piece mold is enough, when a split mold makes release easier for tall pillars, and when larger candle shapes benefit from a support shell to reduce bulging. This Blogger post is only a short summary and does not copy the original website article. Read the full article on BK Silicone: https://www.bksilicone.com/best-silicone-candle-molds-for-beeswax-and-pillar-candles/
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What Buyers Should Check Before Calling a Silicone Mold Food Grade

  BK Silicone has published a practical article for buyers who need to evaluate silicone molds for food-contact use. The key message is that "food grade" should be checked through materials, curing quality, and test documents rather than assumed from appearance alone. The article explains that addition-cure silicone, also called platinum-cured silicone, is often preferred because the curing reaction does not produce reaction byproducts. It also notes that full curing and post-curing can affect odor, surface condition, and overall product stability. For sourcing teams, the useful part is the checklist. Buyers are encouraged to ask about compliant raw materials, pigments, curing control, extractables or migration performance, and the right food-contact reports for the destination market. The same article also reminds readers that a mold used for resin, wax, soap, or other non-food casting should not later be reused for food. That makes the post relevant for both OEM buyers a...
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