What is 3D printing you ask? The quick version is taking a 3D printer (buy or build), hooking up a computer, and through software telling the 3D printer what, where, when, why to do with the plastic filament (or whatever material it uses) to create a 3D object, layer by layer. It really is an interesting process, see photos below.
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| nozzle where filament comes out |
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| building up layer by layer |
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| almost done creating 3D object |
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| final object |
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| dolphin jumping out of water |
My husband is the one that is really into 3D printing he has three printers, I like it as well, the potential to create is whatever you imagine and design. My problem is I have a love hate relationship with
Sketchup, a software to design objects, I love to hate it because of its little quirks. I tried a 3D sculpting program called
Sculptris, it works great
, my dolphin turned out,
Kickstarter, called
Doodle3D. It was exactly what I was looking for, you draw, it prints...perfect. So I backed the project.
but it was a one hit wonder. I want something easier, something I could draw and print, not sculpt from a ball. One day I came across a project on
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| bracelet |
After several updates, I got the email I have been waiting for, I shall receive the final product at the end of the month. I cannot wait for this little box to come, I have so many ideas brewing in my head, but no toy to play with. Once I receive my box of wonder I will post my creations, stay tuned and let me know your interest in 3D printing.
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| stands |
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