Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an primary optical array for a vehicle headlight, wherein the primary optical array comprises a first primary optical element with a light entry face, at least one second primary optical element with a light entry face, and a basic part connecting the first primary optical element mechanically to the second primary optical element, wherein a first mold and a second mold are provided, wherein the first mold comprises at least one first web for molding a side face of the first primary optical element facing the second primary optical element, and for molding a side face of the second primary optical element facing the first primary optical element, wherein the at least one first web has a web edge the width of which amounts to no more than 0.25 mm, wherein a gob is placed between the first mold and the second mold, wherein the gob is press-molded or pressed into the primary optical array by the first mold and the second mold moving towards each other.