CPC B29C 33/424 (2013.01) [B29C 33/40 (2013.01); B29C 33/52 (2013.01); B29C 51/105 (2013.01); B29C 2791/006 (2013.01)] | 12 Claims |
1. A method of forming a mold comprising:
disposing a film having a textured surface on a support; where the support has a shape of an article to be manufactured; where the film comprises a polysiloxane; an epoxy, an acrylate, or a combination thereof; where the film has a thickness of 500 nanometers to 50 micrometers;
pressing the film onto the support to cover a surface of the support;
disposing a backing on the film;
separating the support from the backing; and
molding a material in the backing.
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