Question 1

Is this a sign maker or a candle maker?

Accepted Answer

Both. The shape is the same either way: a word built as one solid piece. Use for Sign keeps the size range for a standalone printed sign; Use for Candle keeps it within what a two-part mold needs, and Use in a mold generator hands the same shape to a mold so you can cast it in wax.

Question 2

Do I need CAD software to make a text sign?

Accepted Answer

No. Type a word, pick a font and, optionally, a background shape. Everything runs in your browser and you download a printable STL.

Question 3

Will separated letters or a multi-word phrase stay connected?

Accepted Answer

Consecutive letters are forced to overlap slightly so a single word always stays one connected piece. A phrase with spaces needs a background turned on, since that is what bridges the gap between words.

Question 4

Can any font and word be cast as a candle safely?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every letter is built extruded through its own thickness, which is the axis a two-part mold always parts along, so the mold's seam never has to cross a letter's stroke or loop, whatever the word or font.

Text Sign Designer, word sign and candle maker