Over on Medium, Jessica Hogan posts how to make a silicone mold and candle.
Making silicone molds and candles is easy! I started off with a 3D print of a 3″ cactus from thingiverse.com. You can use lots of items to make a mold, I recommend using something small and simple for your first attempt.
You will need a few materials to create your mold: a hot glue gun, extra glue sticks, a small cardboard square, sturdy card stock, a paper cup, popsicle stick, scissors, and a ruler is helpful but not necessary. Most important is your silicone!
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