Kalupi za čokolado/en: Razlika med redakcijama

Trenutna redakcija s časom 15:40, 2. oktober 2025

Wouldn't it be awesome to create personalized chocolate in the shape of your favorite game controller, Lego brick, or even your furry friend's paw? Well, now's your chance!

We'll guide you through two simple steps:

Build a vacuum forming machine
Create a mold using vacuum forming

Then you can pour chocolate into it and enjoy your sweet creation.

Pro tip: Once you've built the vacuum former, you can repeat the second step endlessly. Unlimited chocolate molds.

Materials & Tools

For Building the Vacuum Former:

3 mm MDF board (450 x 350 mm)
Glue (for bonding)
EVA foam (for sealing and cushioning)

For Making Molds:

Heat source (hot air gun)
Vacuum cleaner
Metal clips (for securing the plastic sheet)
Plastic sheets (PET, ABS, or polystyrene)
Object you want to make a mold of (3D printed, laser-cut part, or anything cool from your home – rubber ducks welcome!)

How to Get Started

Step 1: Laser Cut the Parts

Download the attached PDF file containing the plans.
Measure the diameter of your vacuum cleaner's hose.
Adjust the size of the hole as shown in the image above.
Use a laser cutter to cut the MDF parts. Green lines indicate engraving, all others indicate cutting.

Step 2: Assemble the Vacuum Platform

Watch the assembly process in the attached video.
Glue the parts together to create a solid structure.
Ensure the top layer is perforated (for good airflow).
For better sealing and suction, use EVA foam. Cut 4 pieces of foam measuring 115x7 mm and glue them around the perforated layer. If you don't have foam, use something similar.
You will notice that one part is not shown in the video. This part is not glued – it is only used for clamping the plastic sheet during mold making.

Step 3: Select Objects and Create Molds

This is where creativity comes in! Think about what shape you want your chocolate to be. Use random objects from around the house (car keys are not recommended).

Or you can design and 3D print/laser cut your own parts. If you're printing them, use PETG, as it's more heat-resistant.

Assembly Process:

1. Secure the vacuum former with the clamp to the work surface. 2. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the base. 3. Secure the plastic sheet in the frame using metal clips. 4. Check that the frame fits tightly onto the vacuum platform.

Creating Chocolate Molds with Vacuum Forming

Turn on the vacuum cleaner.
Place the object on the perforated platform.
Heat the plastic sheet with the hot air gun, moving the heat around to avoid burning the material. Do not overheat – some plastics become white and brittle if overheated. Therefore, experiment with the material and heating time. Don't worry if it's not perfect the first time – try several times!
Also try different types of plastic – plastic plates often work well, but the result depends on the material.
When the plastic is soft and pliable, quickly place it over the object.
Let it cool before removing the mold.

Ta-da! You've just made your first unique mold. Cheers!

Author: , Year: 2024.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. More information: CC-BY-NC 4.0

@@ Vrstica 45: / Vrstica 45: @@
 === Step 2: Assemble the Vacuum Platform ===
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+* Watch the assembly process in the attached video.
-* Sestavljanje si oglej v priloženem videu.
+* Glue the parts together to create a solid structure.
-* Dele zlepi skupaj, da dobiš trdno konstrukcijo.
+* Ensure the top layer is perforated (for good airflow).
-* Poskrbi, da je zgornja plast preluknjana (za dober pretok zraka).
+* For better sealing and suction, use EVA foam. Cut 4 pieces of foam measuring 115x7 mm and glue them around the perforated layer. If you don't have foam, use something similar.
-* Za boljše tesnjenje in sesanje uporabi EVA-peno. Izreži 4 kose pene 115x7 mm in jih prilepi okoli perforirane plasti. Če pene nimaš, uporabi kaj podobnega.
+* You will notice that one part is not shown in the video. This part is not glued – it is only used for clamping the plastic sheet during mold making.
-* Opazil_a boš, da en del v videu ni prikazan. Tega dela ne lepimo – uporabi se samo za spenjanje plastične plošče med izdelavo kalupov.
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-<div lang="sl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
+=== Step 3: Select Objects and Create Molds ===
-=== Korak 3: Izberi predmete in izdelaj kalupe ===
+This is where creativity comes in! Think about what shape you want your chocolate to be. Use random objects from around the house (car keys are not recommended).
-Tukaj pride na vrsto ustvarjalnost! Razmisli, kakšno obliko naj ima tvoja čokolada. Uporabi naključne predmete iz hiše (avtomobilskih ključev raje ne).
-</div>
-<div lang="sl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
+Or you can design and 3D print/laser cut your own parts. If you're printing them, use PETG, as it's more heat-resistant.
-Lahko pa oblikuješ in 3D-natisneš/lasersko izrežeš lastne dele. Če jih boš tiskal_a, uporabi PETG, ker je bolj odporen na toploto.
-</div>
-<div lang="sl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
+<span id="Postopek_sestave:"></span>
-== Postopek sestave: ==
+== Assembly Process: ==
-</div>
-<div lang="sl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
+. Secure the vacuum former with the clamp to the work surface.
-# Vakuumski stroj s spono pritrdi na delovno površino.
+. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the base.
-# Na osnovo priključi sesalnik.
+. Secure the plastic sheet in the frame using metal clips.
-# Plastično ploščo pritrdite v okvir s kovinskimi sponkami.
+. Check that the frame fits tightly onto the vacuum platform.<br />
-# Preveri, da okvir tesno sede na vakuumsko platformo.<br />
-</div>
-<div lang="sl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
+<span id="Izdelava_čokoladnih_kalupov_z_vakuumskim_oblikovanjem"></span>
-== Izdelava čokoladnih kalupov z vakuumskim oblikovanjem ==
+== Creating Chocolate Molds with Vacuum Forming ==
-</div>
-<div lang="sl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
+# Turn on the vacuum cleaner.
-# Vključi sesalnik.
+# Place the object on the perforated platform.
-# Predmet postavi na perforirano platformo.
+# Heat the plastic sheet with the hot air gun, moving the heat around to avoid burning the material. Do not overheat – some plastics become white and brittle if overheated. Therefore, experiment with the material and heating time. Don't worry if it's not perfect the first time – try several times!
-# Plastično ploščo segrevaj z vročim zračnim fenom, toploto pa premikaj, da ne zažgeš materiala. Ne segrevaj preveč – nekatere plastike postanejo bele in krhke, če so pregrete. Zato eksperimentiraj z materialom in časom segrevanja. Ne skrbi, če prvič ne uspe popolno – poskusi večkrat!
+# Also try different types of plastic – plastic plates often work well, but the result depends on the material.
-# Poskusi tudi različne vrste plastike – plastični krožniki pogosto dobro delujejo, a rezultat je odvisen od materiala.
+# When the plastic is soft and pliable, quickly place it over the object.
-# Ko je plastika mehka in prožna, jo hitro položi čez predmet.
+# Let it cool before removing the mold.
-# Pusti, da se ohladi, preden odstraniš kalup.
-</div>
-<div lang="sl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
+'''Ta-da! You've just made your first unique mold. Cheers!'''
-'''Ta-da! Pravkar si naredil_a svoj prvi unikatni kalup. Bravo!'''
+----Author: , Year: 2024.
-----Avtor_ica: , leto: 2024.
-</div>
-<div lang="sl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
+This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. More information: [[wikipedia:Creative_Commons_NonCommercial_license|CC-BY-NC 4.0]]
-To delo je licencirano pod Creative Commons Priznanje avtorstva – Nepridobitno 4.0 Mednarodna licenca. Več informacij: [[wikipedia:Creative_Commons_NonCommercial_license|CC-BY-NC 4.0]]
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