Abstract: A mould is provided for the making and holding of working models for the manufacture of false teeth. The mould has upwardly extending side walls 11, 12, 13 and 14 and means to retain moulded material within the mould. The retaining means comprises at least one retaining member such as a locking strap 16 which, in use, is passed through at least one side wall of the mould to project into the moulded material.