Have your mould custom made
From a single prototype to a complete series. You tell us what you want to cast, we advise on the right material, make the mould and support you until the end product is right.
- Response within 1 working dayYou quickly hear whether your project is feasible.
- In-house lab and formulation expertiseHardness, viscosity and properties matched to your application.
- From prototype to seriesFor large quantities we scale up through our production network.
- No minimum orderAlso for a single mould or a small run.
What can we make for you?
You can come to us for a mould you cast in yourself, or have us produce the end products. Not sure? Choose advice in the form.
Custom mould
A silicone or PU mould of your object, design or 3D file. You cast it yourself in epoxy, plaster, concrete, wax, soap or another material.
Silicone end products
We make the mould and cast the products, such as seals, components, suction cups or baking moulds, in small or larger series.
Prototype or trial run
Want to test first whether your product works or sells? We hand-cast a first small series so you can judge it before you invest.
How it works
Every custom project goes through the same steps. That way you know in advance what to expect from us and what we need from you.
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Submit your request
Fill in the form with dimensions, quantities and materials. Upload photos or a drawing and share a link to your 3D file. The more complete, the faster and sharper our proposal.
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Assessment and first response
Our specialists assess feasibility. Within 1 working day you hear whether we can take on your project, or what questions we still have.
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Design and 3D file
If you supply a 3D file, we work with that. If you only have an idea or sketch, we create the 3D design and agree it with you. This costs extra, depending on the number of design rounds.
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Material advice and quotation
Together we choose the material that best suits your application, such as hardness, temperature, food or skin contact and service life. You receive a clear quotation per phase.
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Prototype or sample
We hand-cast the first piece or a small trial run, in a 3D-printed or milled mould. That way you judge shape, feel and function before the series starts.
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Production and delivery
Once you approve the sample, we start production. If quantities exceed our own capacity, we bring in reliable production partners from our network.
⚠️ Good to know in advance
- Samples, design work and prototypes are paid upfront. If we create the 3D design, you pay at least one design round in advance.
- Prototypes are handmade. Small deviations are possible, and sometimes we use a different type of silicone than in series production.
- We choose the material in consultation with you, based on what works best for your application.
- If a project turns out to be technically unfeasible after reasonable effort, we may end it. Work already carried out will still be invoiced.
- We keep moulds for repeat orders for 12 months after your last order, under the right conditions. After that you receive an email, and we destroy the mould if you don't respond within 4 weeks. We are not liable for ageing or damage to stored moulds.
Request your custom work
What happens after your request
- You submit the form. You immediately receive a confirmation at the email address provided.
- An initial response within 1 working day. We let you know whether your project is feasible, or what questions we still have.
- We agree on design and material. Together we choose the material that suits your application. If you don't have a 3D file, we create the design.
- You receive a quotation per phase. Samples, design work and prototypes are paid upfront. Once you approve the sample, we start production.
A request carries no obligations.
Frequently asked questions
What does a custom mould cost?
That depends on dimensions, complexity, material and quantities. We make a simple mould from €200 excl. VAT. After your request you receive a quotation per phase.
How long does a custom project take?
A simple mould is usually ready within about 8 working days. The lead time of more complex projects, 3D design, prototypes and series depends on the project and is agreed with you in advance.
Do I need to have a 3D file myself?
No. A physical object, drawing or sketch is also enough. We can create the 3D design for you, at extra cost per design round.
How do I supply my 3D file?
Put your STL, STEP or OBJ file in WeTransfer, Google Drive or Dropbox and paste the share link into the form. Upload photos as JPEG, HEIC or WebP, drawings as PDF.
Can you make moulds for food or skin contact?
Yes. We then work with silicones the manufacturer has cleared for contact with food or for skin contact. The available declarations and certificates are on the product page. Whether these are adequate for your end product depends on the application; we don't give binding advice on that.
Who owns the mould and the 3D design?
We set this out per order in the quotation. If you want more casts made in future, we keep the mould with us so we can produce your repeat order quickly.
How long do you keep my mould?
We keep your mould for 12 months after your last order, under the right storage conditions. After that period you receive an email. If you don't respond within 4 weeks, we destroy the mould. Silicone moulds age naturally, even when stored well. We are therefore not liable for ageing, wear or damage to stored moulds.
Can I send in my object?
Yes, by arrangement. Don't send anything before we have confirmed your request; you will then receive shipping instructions from us.
Ready to start?
Fill in the request form and within 1 working day you'll hear whether your project is feasible.
Silicones and More is a trading name of Nedform B.V., Koperslager 4, 6422 PR Heerlen, the Netherlands