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Buy ready-made molds for vessels and handles to pour your own plaster slip casting molds.
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Create your custom one-part vessel designs. Shape Cast automatically generates 3D models with no CAD needed.
Make Your Own Slip Casting Plaster Molds—Fast and Easy
Pick a ready-made design or upload your own custom pot profile. Buy a 3D print or
print at home, then cast flawless plaster molds.
Why You'll Love Shape Cast
- Stunning Results: Get high quality vessels and handles every time
- Super Fast: From idea to printable molds in just minutes
- Proven: Trusted by 1500+ artists worldwide
- Effortless: No CAD needed, just upload your profile and select your options
- Reusable: No silicone needed, the plaster molds can be used dozens of times
What Makes Shape Cast Molds Different
Shape Cast molds go straight from 3D print to plaster—no silicone, no coddle boards, no plaster guesswork. Say goodbye to plaster disasters.
Test your form ideas before ever touching plaster with printable proofs. Want to tweak it? Just adjust the 2D profile—new 3D models are generated automatically. Instead of taking weeks or months with traditional methods - Shape Cast allows you to easily and rapidly explore ideas and iterate on new designs.
When you have a form you love, masters only need a set of 3D prints. Shape Cast molds can be used for a limited edition, to expand your line-up, or to scale production. The same 3D print can handle dozens of plaster casts.
Designed for both beginners and pros—it just works.
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Design Your Own Vessel Mold
Create a design of your very own! Create a custom one part plaster mold in three easy steps:
- Upload your pot profile
- Preview the form in 3D instantly
- Download 3D models or order a 3D Print
What Our Customers Say
FAQs
What kinds of Custom Molds does the software support?
Shape Cast automatically creates molds for revolved, one-part forms.
What is a one part mold?
A one part mold is where to start with slip casting. There is one piece of plaster and no undercuts so the slip cast pot can easily be demolded
What about multi-part molds?
These are all custom designed and we can do the 3D modeling for you. Request a quote for more info.
Do I need a 3D printer? I don't have one!
No! You can order a 3D print from us if you're in the US. Many local maker spaces and libraries also have 3D printers, and there are online vendors who can print and ship anywhere in the world.
Which 3D printers work?
Any FDM printer will work. You can also print on a resin printer if you'd like. The molds are design to be very straightforward.
Do I need to use silicone?
No! Shape Cast molds go straight from 3D print to plaster.
How many plaster copies per 3D print?
Each 3D printed mold lasts for many plaster casts with proper care.
How do I assemble the molds?
Binder clips are used to assemble the molds. The molds have special ridges and grooves that mesh together to prevent plaster disasters.
Why metric units?
We use metric units because they are the standard for 3D printing. It also makes the plaster math easier which is a nice bonus.
