[Thomas Sanladerer] wanted to create some molds using 3D printing for concrete and plaster. He used a delta printer with flexible filament and documented his process in the video below. If you ...

Seems like most of the metal casting projects we feature are aluminum in sand molds, though, so it’s refreshing to see a casting project using silicone molds to cast low-melting point metals.

When in position, the units are held in place by trusses and dowel pins. Into the top of these molds concrete is pumped continuously by compressed air, using two cylinders. The concrete itself ...

6. Cast-in-place Cylinders (ASTM C873) Method: Cylinder molds are placed in the location of the pour. Fresh concrete is poured into these molds which remain in the slab. Once hardened, these ...

The cement industry annually produces around 3.5 billion tonnes of general Portland cement, the most common form, with emissions from the sector accounting for about 7% of total global ...

During long, warm days, few things are as satisfying as Popsicles. And the best news is that you don’t need to leave your house for this refreshing treat. You can easily make them at home and ...

Concrete surfaces crack by nature, and concrete patches are a great restorative solution for safety and aesthetics. While specially designed joints placed in concrete help promote controlled ...

Slime molds have lived on Earth since long before the emergence of the human species. As single-celled organisms, slime molds do not have brains or nerves. And yet, they have ways of processing ...

Just as you can reuse them to create DIY flower pots, you can also turn them into decidedly chic planters. Other than six ...

Indoors and out, concrete lasts longer and performs better with some protection—which is what today’s concrete sealers are designed to do. These products provide a vital layer of defense ...

Like espresso machines, the best moka pots rely on pressure and deliver rich, strong coffee without ultra-fine foam or crema. However, they do it without the expense, mess, and lost counter space ...

Cases of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) have increased since the pandemic. The condition is mostly found in ...