Custom 3D Print Chao

3D Printed Chao Kits!
This is an aftermarket product and is not licensed by any trademark holder. It allows you to customize your Jakks figure and create your own fanart.

Chao are scaled with the Jakks Pacific 2.5in line
Each kit comes with 1 character chao, one clear acrylic rod, and one "floating" accessory
**Note the Chaos Light Chao figure does not have an acrylic rod or "floating accessory**

WARNING:
These figures are resin 3D printed. Please handle with care. Some parts (wings, tails, arms, and hairpieces) are fragile and will break if care is not used when sanding, finishing, or handling. These kits are right off the printer -they will need to be carefully sanded, filled, and painted.

Detailed Explanation of how I completed my kits:
**Note** I am not an expert on finishing prints and there are plenty of excellent resources including YouTube videos and Reddit posts that can thoroughly cover any questions you may have about the general process. It seemed like a lot to me at first, but I fell in love with the hobby of prepping and painting figures. Have fun!
1. Cleanup any small nubs with an X-ACTO knife, less nubs means less sanding.
2. Sanding
**Note** sanding of any material will cause dust particles that can be harmful if inhaled. This is especially true for resin printing. Personally I like to sand outside standing next to a fan so particles blow away from me as I sand. It is also recommended to wear a respirator or mask to make 100% sure you do not inhale particles.
Use 320 grit sandpaper; you will find resin prints sand very easily.
3. Use a small brush (old toothbrush) to remove any leftover dust that sticks to the print (remember to have the fan blowing that dust away)
4. Prime - Spray an aerosol can of white primer on the part using thin coats. This will help to cover any imperfections that you were unable to sand and the color white will make everything easy to paint later.
5. **Optional** lightly sand with 600 grit sandpaper for really smooth prints. Sand very lightly so that only the primer is sanded. Do not sand through to the resin beneath.
6. Paint - I like to use Vallejo acrylics. Make sure to mix small amounts of water to your paint (about 10%) to properly thin and brush on multiple light coats.
7. Sealing - After the parts are dry, spray an aerosol can of clear matte sealer on your finished prints. This will help to protect the paint from wearing off.
8. Assemble finished kit by placing a small drop of super glue on the clear acrylic rod connecting the "floating" accessory to the head.