abstract |
The invention relates to a molded article producing method and a molded article. In particular, the method includes forming an outer portion of a material that is soluble in a solvent, the outer portion having a predetermined shape; forming a covering portion of a first flexible material, the covering portion covering the outer portion, and the first flexible material being insoluble in the solvent; dissolving the outer portion with the solvent, the outer portion being covered by the covering portion; and filling an area covered by the covering portion with a second flexible material, the area being obtained by dissolving the outer portion. |