CAD & Cure: 3D Design & Silicone Molding Workshop
Design a mould and cast your own silicone human organ. Over three evening sessions, you’ll learn how medical scans become 3D models, how a two-part mould is designed for 3D printing, and how to cast a coloured silicone heart or brain. These are the same techniques used to make surgical training models and test medical devices.
You choose your pathway, heart or brain, and take home your own squishy organ model along with the mould used to make it.
The three days
Day 1: CAD · Monday 16 November, 17:00–20:00
A computer-based session, so please bring your laptop. Learn how scans are turned into 3D models, then design a two-part mould of your heart or brain and prepare it for 3D printing.Day 2: Silicone molding · Thursday 19 November, 16:00–20:00
The hands-on session. Clamp your 3D-printed mould together, mix and colour your silicone, and pour it in. The moulds then cure overnight.Day 3: Unmolding and social · Friday 20 November
15:50–17:30: open your mould, trim your model, and paint on details such as veins or brain lobes if you’d like. 18:00–21:00: food and a social to finalise the workshop serie.
All sessions take place in the Henriette Raphael Building, Guy’s Campus.
Good to know
No experience in CAD or casting is needed
Bring your laptop for Day 1; all materials and protective equipment are provided
Although the sessions build on each other, material can be provided for you if you are only able attend some of the days. Make sure to let us know which days you can/cannot attend when signing up.
Food (mix of veg and meat sandwiches) are to be provided on the Day 3 social
Places are limited, so please register to secure yours. When signing up, let us know your desired pathway (heart or brain), glove & lab coat size (for protective equipment), and any allergies or dietary needs.
We look forward to seeing you there!
PPE (apron, safety glasses and nitrile gloves) will be provided and must be worn during the casting and painting sessions.