DIY Silicone Injection Molding

This is a rig I put together in order to inject silicone into a complex mold within a 1hr window (short pot life). A LOT of pressure is need to push viscus fluids into a mold. This how-to video is part of a series where I make a pot full of magical looking mushrooms. This is just one of the behind the scenes looks at how these were made.

Here are all the videos in this series:

1: Intro    • Nature Inspired Product Design  
2: Casting clear resin mushrooms    • Unreal Resin Castings  
3: Casting Cement Pots    • How to Make Flawless Concrete Castings  
4: Growing Moss    • Music & Moss Propagation  
5: Prototype vacuum formed packaging    • Vacuum Formed Packaging & 3D Printed ...  
6: DIY silicone injection machine (this video)

I hope to make more specials like this in the future, so be sure to back The 3D Handyman on Patreon!   / the3dhandyman  

Like the mushroom design? Find out more at (free wallpaper downloads at bottom of front page)
https://www.cruciblecompany.com/

3D PRINTS - Print at your own risk!
Syringe Holder: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:502...
Hose-Clamp Collar: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:502...
Drill Depth Stop: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:455...

Public Service Announcement: In the process of coming up with this idea I found a lot of disturbing videos of people attempting to inject themselves with silicone. DON'T DO THAT with this machine or by any other method. You are already beautiful :)