WORDS DRAWN
SUBTRACT + PACK + TAPERED
ICETRAY PDF
MODEL 1
SUBTRACT + PACK: Triangular piece protruding could be slotted into the hole of the next module, forming a pack
TAPERED: Triangular made to be t
MODEL 2
SUBTRACT + PACK: A pack could be formed when the triangle piece at one side of the module is slotted into the triangular “mouth” (AKA hole) at the other side of another module
TAPERED: Both the protruding piece and the “mouth” were tapered
MODEL 3
SUBTRACT: The “mouth” was formed by taking away part of the model away. A rectangular hole also dug out.
PACK: Rectangular button could be slotted into the to hole at the side of another module
TAPERED: The top and bottom of the “mouth” were designed to be tapered as it extends out
FINAL MODEL – MR SHARK
Mr shark is a improvement of model 3.
Improvements made:
- Decrease overall size of model
- Flat base made in consideration of mould/ice tray making
- Button and hole carefully measured and made so modules could be slotted together perfectly
MOLD MAKING PROCESS
ICE MODULES
FINAL THOUGHTS
Sanding and polishing the initial model is very important. My initial model wasn’t very smooth and that affected all the models made with the latex mould… I had to polished and touch up on them before they could be used for the silicon mould.