I designed and fabricated a lamp using molding and resin casting. I’m sharing my experiences here: this is a step by step documentation of whole process. Along the way I’ll point out what I did well and where I made a mistake. Enjoy.
If you’re not that familiar with the hole digital fabrication project, then I recommend reading Neil Gershenfeld’s article where he explain why it’s important and where it’s heading.
The best resource for more info on these techniques is the Guerrilla guide to CNC machining, mold making, and resin casting.