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Smoothing 3D Prints: Primer, Guide Coat, Block Sanding
Smoothing 3D Prints: Primer, Guide Coat, Block Sanding
In this guide, you’ll learn how to smooth 3D prints using primer, guide coat, and block sanding to get a paint‑ready surface. We’ll keep coats thin, preserve detail, and use... Read more...
How to Smooth 3D Prints: Preparing FDM Plastic for Paint
How to Smooth 3D Prints: Preparing FDM Plastic for Paint
This stage is about making the raw 3D print primer‑ready. We’ll remove all support material, clean up support scarring and drooping overhangs, permanently join multi‑part prints and fill their seams,... Read more...
3D Printer Slicer Settings for Cosplay
3D Printer Slicer Settings for Cosplay
Quality begins in the slicer. Your print settings directly determine how much sanding, filling, and repair work you’ll face later, as well as the long-term durability of your prop. In... Read more...
Best 3D Print Files for Mandalorian Armor: Side-by-Side Comparison of Top Kits
Best 3D Print Files for Mandalorian Armor: Side-by-Side Comparison of Top Kits
This comparison looks at three of the most widely used kits side by side: Galactic Armory, Great Ape, and Chameleon FX. The images below highlight key components across chest, back,... Read more...