![]() VeroBlack 3D Printed Part Materials Needed Check the results.ABS 3D Printed Part Finishing Process Materials Needed We used ABS for 3D printing occasionally and tried different acetone smoothing methods. Read more: ABS Acetone Vapour SmoothingĪBS acetone smoothing allows enhancing 3D printed objects by adding shine and a professional look. Please find before – after gallery of spray painted 3D printed models and parts here.įeatured objects were spray-painted in the known brands available on Amazon, namely, Rust-Oleum Gold, Cobra Silver, and Montana Cans Bronze. We know that there are more sophisticated methods of post-processing available, like airbrush or vapor smoothing for ABS, but spray painting is one of the easiest in our opinion. It is sad to see objects not being used just because of some minor flaws or dull colors. Spray painting 3D printed models has a big potential. Model: Odile The Swan by Louise Driggers Before-After Gallery ©3DWithUs – Print & Photo: Max Funkner Two Swans in a Silver Spray Paint They served as a great decoration for the silver wedding anniversary. While swans in white and black PLA are perfect as they are, I spray painted in silver the models that have been printed in other color shades. Initially, I printed a few swans in different shades to use the leftover filaments. Here is an example of a spray-painted Odile the Swan by Louise Driggers. On static models such as Adalinda, featured above, the paint stays well for a number of years without issues. Of course, it depends on the level of stress and the paint qualities. I haven’t tried yet to spray paint wiggling objects such as articulated dragons as I suspect that the paint will fall off the moving parts. Spray Painted in Gold 3D Printsįeatured models: Baby Thames Dolphin Toy on Cults and Thames Dolphin Lamp Standard Feature (3D Scanned) on Cults. Spray paint made them look similar to the original. ![]() The lamp posts are decorated with interesting fairy tale creatures that attracted our attention. Thames Embankment in central London is rich in historic artifacts. Have a look at the list of safety tools for FDM 3D printing at home. Please make sure to wear appropriate clothes, rubber gloves, and a respirator. In some shops, there is even an 18-age limit for some spray paints. It is flammable, toxic, and can cause harm when breathed in. – Safety: Spray paint is a hazardous product. It dried much quicker and was easy to apply. The silver metallic spray paint though was incredible. We also found, maybe unlucky with the brand, that it needed a lot of spraying and took too long to dry. When using the first option, the original color of the make will come through. There are different types of spray paints: the ones transparent with just the glitter and the ones that actually apply the color. Hexagon Nut Planter – Before-After Sanding and Spray Painting This will treat the surface and help the paint to stick better. The object can be primed before the paint is applied. After sanding, the surface should be brushed or wiped clean. We recommend to use fine sandpaper to make the object’s surface a bit less shiny and more adsorbent. It protected the surroundings from paint and sheltered the finished item from dust while drying.īefore applying any paint or primer onto a plastic surface, make sure that it is free from any dust or dirt. We found that spraying while holding a print inside a cardboard box worked well. ![]() ![]() ©3DWithUs – Photo: Max Funkner Cardboard box good for spay painting, storage and transportation Think in advance of the place to stand your freshly painted object, it may have to stay there overnight. Ideal Spray Painting Station is The Garageįeatured models: Dragon Wine Glass by Cemal Cetinkaya. We would never recommend to do it at home. A shed or a garage can be ideal for this. Even the slightest movement of air makes the paint particles spread and stick to anything in their path. Keep your camera at a safe distance if filming, as the tiny specks of paint can get on it. Any items in the proximity to the spraying zone must be covered. Spray painting should be done in the controlled environment with no draft or wind. Spray Painting 3D Prints – Top Things to Consider Spray Painting 3D Prints – Christmas Deer by Yeg3D Christmas Deer design by Yeg3D was perfect for our task. It does not matter which color to print in, so we went for a dull white filament, to make the transformation more dramatic. Featured objects were spray-painted in the known brands available on Amazon, namely, Rust-Oleum Gold, Cobra Silver, and Montana Cans Bronze. ![]()
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