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3D printing made simple:
May 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
3D printing made simple:
Metal-filled PLA
Metallic appearance and weight.
Metallic appearance and weight.
May 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Metal-filled PLA
Metallic appearance and weight.
Metallic appearance and weight.
Wood-filled PLA
Natural look and feel.
Natural look and feel.
May 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Wood-filled PLA
Natural look and feel.
Natural look and feel.
Nylon
Tough and abrasion-resistant.
Tough and abrasion-resistant.
May 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Nylon
Tough and abrasion-resistant.
Tough and abrasion-resistant.
TPU
Flexible and impact-resistant.
Flexible and impact-resistant.
May 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
TPU
Flexible and impact-resistant.
Flexible and impact-resistant.
PETG
Strong and chemical-resistant.
Strong and chemical-resistant.
May 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
PETG
Strong and chemical-resistant.
Strong and chemical-resistant.
ABS
Durable and heat-resistant.
Durable and heat-resistant.
May 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
ABS
Durable and heat-resistant.
Durable and heat-resistant.
PLA
Biodegradable and easy to use.
Biodegradable and easy to use.
May 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
PLA
Biodegradable and easy to use.
Biodegradable and easy to use.
Most think 3D printing is just plastic strings from a hot nozzle.
Reality: It's 7 distinct technologies using:
• Light curing resin
• Lasers melting metal
• Inkjets binding powder
Each serves different needs, industries, and goals.
Know your options. Choose wisely.
#maker
Photos from Reddit
Reality: It's 7 distinct technologies using:
• Light curing resin
• Lasers melting metal
• Inkjets binding powder
Each serves different needs, industries, and goals.
Know your options. Choose wisely.
#maker
Photos from Reddit
March 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Most think 3D printing is just plastic strings from a hot nozzle.
Reality: It's 7 distinct technologies using:
• Light curing resin
• Lasers melting metal
• Inkjets binding powder
Each serves different needs, industries, and goals.
Know your options. Choose wisely.
#maker
Photos from Reddit
Reality: It's 7 distinct technologies using:
• Light curing resin
• Lasers melting metal
• Inkjets binding powder
Each serves different needs, industries, and goals.
Know your options. Choose wisely.
#maker
Photos from Reddit
Smart painters know:
- Moving air is your enemy.
- Clean space is your friend.
- Patience is your tool.
- Process is your guide.
Master these four truths for perfect 3D print finishes.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by AlexNZ on Thingiverse
- Moving air is your enemy.
- Clean space is your friend.
- Patience is your tool.
- Process is your guide.
Master these four truths for perfect 3D print finishes.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by AlexNZ on Thingiverse
February 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Smart painters know:
- Moving air is your enemy.
- Clean space is your friend.
- Patience is your tool.
- Process is your guide.
Master these four truths for perfect 3D print finishes.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by AlexNZ on Thingiverse
- Moving air is your enemy.
- Clean space is your friend.
- Patience is your tool.
- Process is your guide.
Master these four truths for perfect 3D print finishes.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by AlexNZ on Thingiverse
Critical spray paint distances:
10-12 inches: Perfect coverage
<8 inches: Paint pools
15 inches: Spotty finish
The sweet spot makes the difference between amateur and pro results.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by cellarnerd on Printables
10-12 inches: Perfect coverage
<8 inches: Paint pools
15 inches: Spotty finish
The sweet spot makes the difference between amateur and pro results.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by cellarnerd on Printables
January 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Critical spray paint distances:
10-12 inches: Perfect coverage
<8 inches: Paint pools
15 inches: Spotty finish
The sweet spot makes the difference between amateur and pro results.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by cellarnerd on Printables
10-12 inches: Perfect coverage
<8 inches: Paint pools
15 inches: Spotty finish
The sweet spot makes the difference between amateur and pro results.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by cellarnerd on Printables
The golden rule of painting 3D prints:
Multiple light coats beat one heavy coat.
- Prevents drips
- Preserves detail
- Ensures coverage
Patience is your premium tool.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by AlexNZ on Thingiverse
Multiple light coats beat one heavy coat.
- Prevents drips
- Preserves detail
- Ensures coverage
Patience is your premium tool.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by AlexNZ on Thingiverse
January 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The golden rule of painting 3D prints:
Multiple light coats beat one heavy coat.
- Prevents drips
- Preserves detail
- Ensures coverage
Patience is your premium tool.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by AlexNZ on Thingiverse
Multiple light coats beat one heavy coat.
- Prevents drips
- Preserves detail
- Ensures coverage
Patience is your premium tool.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by AlexNZ on Thingiverse
Transform your 3D prints:
- Start with 120-grit
- Move to 200-grit
- Add water
- Feel the surface
- Clean thoroughly
- Prime lightly
- Paint precisely
Each step builds on the last.
Skip none.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by 2by2 on Thingiverse
- Start with 120-grit
- Move to 200-grit
- Add water
- Feel the surface
- Clean thoroughly
- Prime lightly
- Paint precisely
Each step builds on the last.
Skip none.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by 2by2 on Thingiverse
January 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Transform your 3D prints:
- Start with 120-grit
- Move to 200-grit
- Add water
- Feel the surface
- Clean thoroughly
- Prime lightly
- Paint precisely
Each step builds on the last.
Skip none.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by 2by2 on Thingiverse
- Start with 120-grit
- Move to 200-grit
- Add water
- Feel the surface
- Clean thoroughly
- Prime lightly
- Paint precisely
Each step builds on the last.
Skip none.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by 2by2 on Thingiverse
Essential tools for painting 3D prints:
- Multiple grit sandpapers
- Quality primer
- Spray paints
- Painter's tape
- Respirator
Don't start without having everything ready.
Success lives in preparation.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by 3Demon on Printables
- Multiple grit sandpapers
- Quality primer
- Spray paints
- Painter's tape
- Respirator
Don't start without having everything ready.
Success lives in preparation.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by 3Demon on Printables
January 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Essential tools for painting 3D prints:
- Multiple grit sandpapers
- Quality primer
- Spray paints
- Painter's tape
- Respirator
Don't start without having everything ready.
Success lives in preparation.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by 3Demon on Printables
- Multiple grit sandpapers
- Quality primer
- Spray paints
- Painter's tape
- Respirator
Don't start without having everything ready.
Success lives in preparation.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by 3Demon on Printables
Your 3D print painting environment matters more than your technique:
- No wind or drafts
- Controlled temperature
- Good ventilation
- Clean workspace
Create your space before you create your masterpiece.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by cellarnerd on Printables
- No wind or drafts
- Controlled temperature
- Good ventilation
- Clean workspace
Create your space before you create your masterpiece.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by cellarnerd on Printables
January 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Your 3D print painting environment matters more than your technique:
- No wind or drafts
- Controlled temperature
- Good ventilation
- Clean workspace
Create your space before you create your masterpiece.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by cellarnerd on Printables
- No wind or drafts
- Controlled temperature
- Good ventilation
- Clean workspace
Create your space before you create your masterpiece.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by cellarnerd on Printables
The secret to perfect 3D print finishing:
It's not about the paint.
It's about the prep.
- Remove supports carefully
- Sand in increasing grits
- Prime with precision
90% of your results come from what happens before the paint even touches your print.
#3dprinting
Photo by nobo13 on Reddit
It's not about the paint.
It's about the prep.
- Remove supports carefully
- Sand in increasing grits
- Prime with precision
90% of your results come from what happens before the paint even touches your print.
#3dprinting
Photo by nobo13 on Reddit
January 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The secret to perfect 3D print finishing:
It's not about the paint.
It's about the prep.
- Remove supports carefully
- Sand in increasing grits
- Prime with precision
90% of your results come from what happens before the paint even touches your print.
#3dprinting
Photo by nobo13 on Reddit
It's not about the paint.
It's about the prep.
- Remove supports carefully
- Sand in increasing grits
- Prime with precision
90% of your results come from what happens before the paint even touches your print.
#3dprinting
Photo by nobo13 on Reddit
Share your wisdom!
Just got this message from someone waiting for their K1 SE to arrive.
Let's help them start their 3D printing journey right!
Two questions for the community 👇
Just got this message from someone waiting for their K1 SE to arrive.
Let's help them start their 3D printing journey right!
Two questions for the community 👇
December 30, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Share your wisdom!
Just got this message from someone waiting for their K1 SE to arrive.
Let's help them start their 3D printing journey right!
Two questions for the community 👇
Just got this message from someone waiting for their K1 SE to arrive.
Let's help them start their 3D printing journey right!
Two questions for the community 👇
Humidity ruins filament.
Store it properly:
• Use filament dryers or silica gel.
• Vacuum seal unused spools.
• Avoid damp environments.
Dry filament → flawless prints.
#3Dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by:
Reddit: davidpp99 and ontopathogenic_
Austin on Printables
Store it properly:
• Use filament dryers or silica gel.
• Vacuum seal unused spools.
• Avoid damp environments.
Dry filament → flawless prints.
#3Dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by:
Reddit: davidpp99 and ontopathogenic_
Austin on Printables
December 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Humidity ruins filament.
Store it properly:
• Use filament dryers or silica gel.
• Vacuum seal unused spools.
• Avoid damp environments.
Dry filament → flawless prints.
#3Dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by:
Reddit: davidpp99 and ontopathogenic_
Austin on Printables
Store it properly:
• Use filament dryers or silica gel.
• Vacuum seal unused spools.
• Avoid damp environments.
Dry filament → flawless prints.
#3Dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photos by:
Reddit: davidpp99 and ontopathogenic_
Austin on Printables
Why do prints fail mid-way?
• Check filament feed.
• Monitor spool tension.
• Watch out for overheating.
Mid-print fixes save hours of rework.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by barak.o on Prusa Research
• Check filament feed.
• Monitor spool tension.
• Watch out for overheating.
Mid-print fixes save hours of rework.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by barak.o on Prusa Research
December 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Why do prints fail mid-way?
• Check filament feed.
• Monitor spool tension.
• Watch out for overheating.
Mid-print fixes save hours of rework.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by barak.o on Prusa Research
• Check filament feed.
• Monitor spool tension.
• Watch out for overheating.
Mid-print fixes save hours of rework.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by barak.o on Prusa Research
First-layer troubles?
• Level the bed precisely.
• Slow down first-layer speed.
• Add glue or adhesive if needed.
Nail the first layer → everything else follows.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by Luke Jones on Wikimedia Commons
• Level the bed precisely.
• Slow down first-layer speed.
• Add glue or adhesive if needed.
Nail the first layer → everything else follows.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by Luke Jones on Wikimedia Commons
December 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM
First-layer troubles?
• Level the bed precisely.
• Slow down first-layer speed.
• Add glue or adhesive if needed.
Nail the first layer → everything else follows.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by Luke Jones on Wikimedia Commons
• Level the bed precisely.
• Slow down first-layer speed.
• Add glue or adhesive if needed.
Nail the first layer → everything else follows.
#3dprinting #3dprinter #3dprint
Photo by Luke Jones on Wikimedia Commons