After you sculpt your next great MoMA-worthy miniature, reproduce your work with a machine that captures every contour. Just smaller than a microwave, the Mayku FormBox uses heat and suction to create precise molds out of plastic. Connect a vacuum cleaner hose to the FormBox, then lay your template—say, a seashell—on the forming bed, beneath a frame that holds a half-millimeter-thick sheet of thermoplastic. After the plastic is heated to 284 degrees Fahrenheit, slide the tray down to encase your object. The Mayku powers on the vacuum, which sucks the plastic tightly around the model. Once it cools, you’re left with a mold that replicates the intricate whorls and rivulets in your piece. Fill the mold with concrete, plaster, or molten chocolate for a perfect (and maybe delicious) echo of the original.
$699
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