Step 6
AFTER PRINTING – Now the most time-consuming and intense work begins! These are just a few of the multitude of steps that may be involved: The model is painted with …
Step 5
CLEANING THE MODEL – Just as porcelain dolls require cleaning seams and sanding after they are removed from the mold, 3D prints need supports removed and the scars and pits …
Step 4
FINAL CURING – After printing, the figure will be dripping with uncured resin. It has to be thoroughly washed with alcohol and dried until no trace of uncured resin is …
Step 3
PRINTING THE MODEL – The printer has a “build plate” or platform that will dip into a vat of resin over and over for hours. Very thin layers of resin …
Step 2
PREPARING FOR PRINT – The file must be prepared for printing in a special program. Supports are added and many things, like islands and overhangs for example, must be taken …