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Painted 3D Printed Squirrel

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summerella_nonadmin over 11 years ago

fustiniadmin was kind enough to print me up a cute little squirrel, then stick it in acetone for about 30 minutes to smooth it out.  We had long wondered what they would look like painted, so over the weekend I whipped out my (giant) collection of nail polish and painted this little guy a metallic teal.

 

I really like it. It smooths out the lines nicely and give it a good feel. What do you think??

 

He has an aceton-ed gummy bear I'm painting later this week.....

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  • summerella_nonadmin
    summerella_nonadmin over 11 years ago +3
    Here's the the latest critter... community.element14.com/.../7633.contentimage_5F00_176373.html
  • Nate1616
    Nate1616 over 11 years ago +2
    Acetone baths make the parts look as though injection molding was used. This is also a great way to clean off any artifacts that is left on the part after printing. Nate
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to Nate1616 +2
    Nate, Very true regarding acetone baths. I have a small platform to ensure proper handling of small 3D printed objects - just attach a small off-center motor (I used the vibrational element out of an old…
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    summerella_nonadmin over 11 years ago

    Here's the the latest critter...

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    Problemchild over 11 years ago in reply to summerella_nonadmin

    Good effect, almost looks enamelled!

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    summerella over 11 years ago in reply to Problemchild

    fustiniadmin is going to make me a small Yoda that I will paint too, should be interesting! image

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    Problemchild over 11 years ago in reply to summerella

    Drew obviously has all the moves image

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    Problemchild over 11 years ago in reply to summerella

    Drew obviously has all the moves image

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    summerella over 11 years ago in reply to Problemchild

    He certainly does!! image

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