How to Paint 3D Printed Eyeglass Frames Your Favorite Color
If you want coque samsung galaxy s5 mini portugal to learn how to add finishing touches to your products coque samsung j5 2016 geek post production before shipping to your customers or transform your own 3D printed designs to a more vivacious color you can do so by following a few simple steps. coque huawei y600 transparente In this tutorial, Steven and Jeremy Gonzalez coque samsung galaxy grand prime simba of The Super Maker Bros demonstrate how to paint eyeglass frames printed in Multi Jet Fusion Plastic PA12 in multiple colors, a coque huawei p8 lite 2017 cellbell process that can be applied to many other projects coque samsung galaxy note 3 lite swag of the same3D printed material.
3D printed eyeglass frames in MJF PA12, 220/400/600 grit sandpaper (Photo by The Super Maker Bros)
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Once you have these materials you are ready to get started. Follow the steps below and check out thisvideo to see coque huawei p10 lite double face each step in action.
Step 1:
Prepare your workspace by placing newspaper or a coque samsung galaxy grand prime groupon drop cloth over the area to cover any furniture or floor space in range of your spray painting pattern. Protect enough space to spray from different angles.
Step 2:
Put on your respirator. Spray paint fumes are toxic and sanding generates dust particles that are dangerous coque samsung galaxy coque huawei y6 2017 minnie s2 fun to inhale, so make sure you retirer la coque samsung j5 sand and spray in a well ventilated area and wear your respirator.
Step 3:
3D printed eyeglass frames, sanded coque samsung j3 portugal (Photo by The Super Maker Bros)
Start by sanding the glasses pieces to smooth out their surfaces. coque samsung galaxy tab 4 mini This will also help the paint adhere to the plastic. Makerbro Tip: The best sandpaper to use is wet/dry or waterproof paper because getting the paper wet helps cool the plastic while sanding as well as keeps small dislodged plastic particles under control. Waterproof sandpaper is black instead of tan or coque samsung galaxy core mignon beige.
Begin with a rougher, 220 grit sandpaper to remove any bulky texture and then move on to 400 grit and 600 grit to buff the coque huawei p smart clochette surface smooth. The lower the number, the rougher the paper is. Be sure to rinse and dry the pieces to remove loose particles.
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Step 4:
Prime the frames using a spray primer like the Dupli color filler primer. Spray the glasses using a sweeping motion, keeping the spray can at a distance of about 6 to 12 inches. Spraying too closely will coat coque samsung galaxy core prime magasin the object in too much paint and cause dripping or even cause the coat to crack when dry. Make sure all visible surface area is covered and let the pieces dry before spraying the other side.
Makerbro Tip: Spray paint takes about 30 minutes to dry to touch but wait between 1 to 2 hours to handle it. It will be fully dry after 24 hours.
Step 5:
Once the glasses are primed, sand the surfaces once more using the 600 grit paper to achieve maximum smoothness and wipe away any resulting dust.
Step 6:
3D printed eyeglass frames, painted (Photo by The Super Maker Bros)
3D printed eyeglass frames, painted (Photo by The Super Maker Bros)
Using the same spray painting method as with the primer, spray each piece in the color of your choice and let fully coque samsung galaxy grand plus rouge dry for 24 hours.
Makerbro Tip: Want to use more than one color on the same piece Use masking tape to cover parts of your project you want in a different color. Once the first color dries, cover that portion and paint the rest.
Step 7:
Once the glasses have had 24 hours to fully dry, it’s time to seal up the paint with a topcoat. Using the same spray painting method, apply two layers of topcoat, leaving 1 to 2 hours of drying time in between. This helps protect the paint and enhances the shine or matte finish desired. It also gives a buffer between paint and skin contact…
