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  • Chocolate Molds: Closeups

    An overall view of the mold:

    Tux Gradient 4x4 - mold separated
    Tux Gradient 4×4 – mold separated

    The PLA positive, after removing the silicone negative, showing the silicone below the surface:

    Tux Gradient - PLA positive detail
    Tux Gradient – PLA positive detail

    The corresponding silicone negative cavity, flipped top-to-bottom:

    Tux Gradient - silicone negative detail
    Tux Gradient – silicone negative detail

    The milk chocolate result, although probably not from the same cavity:

    Tux Gradient - milk chocolate detail
    Tux Gradient – milk chocolate detail

    The radial gradient on the tummy comes through clearly and, I think, pleasingly, even though it’s only a few layers tall. The threads defining the flipper just above (to the left, in these images) of the foot show where the flipper crosses the tummy and foot level. I didn’t expect the foot webbing grooves to get that ladder-like texture, but I suppose having non-slip foot treads would be an advantage.

    If you don’t mind the hand-knitted texture, which I don’t, this process seems perfectly workable.