Silicone Molding

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This is a page for silicone molding using SYLGARD 184

PDMS Mold Preparation Procedures

Preparation of Silicone Monomer

  • Use 10 parts of Sylgard 184(silicone monomer) and 1 part of the curing agent (by mass)
  • Mix well with the end of a pipette or a skewer stick
  • Pour it in your mold and pull the air using a desiccator

After this, put the mold with the silicone mixture in an oven with temperatures set according to working temperatures for about 20 mins

Mold Preparation See Link

Things to Note

  • If using plastic petri dishes for the molds, make sure to check the working temperature for the material you are using.
  • If using PLA 3-D Printed Molds, note that the working temperature is 60 to 65 degree Celsius.