3D Printed Candles of Boss for Birthday

My friend just showed me this guy who decided to 3D print candles for this bosses 70th birthday. The candles were models of the boss himself. Pretty cool

https://www.db4cl.com/wp-content/uploads/pw70-cake3.jpg

They lit these candles and had him blow himself out ;)

https://www.db4cl.com/wp-content/upl...e-1024x577.jpg

He was going to print a mold directly but opted out of that option.

What is required?

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• A 3d model. If you have a Kinect (or similar) and a good computer with the right GPU you can scan yourself (with the help of your friends/brother or your mom). Maybe a nearby hackerspace can help you. I did it with ReconstructMe and a PC-Kinect.
• A 3d printer. If you don’t have one you can order a print online or go to your local hackerspace/fablab to print one (don’t forget to bring some beer).
• Silicone mold mass. You can get it for 40€/kg on the internet or at some hardware stores.
• Old candles or wax (+ color) and candle wick. I got 10cm long wicks with a little metal base plate: perfect.
• Time.

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The final product:

https://www.db4cl.com/wp-content/upl...t-1024x577.jpg

I wish I had this kind of talent to impress my boss :)