How it's done
People are curious about how 3D printing process is done. Some think it's a piece of cake, like a push of a "magic" button. I wish it was that simple. As any other craft it's a process of constant learning. 3D printer is just a technological tool/process like a cold cast resin with bronze powder. Here are the main stages of the 3D print creation shown in a slideshow:
1. First it's a creating of a 3D model in 3D software like 3DSMax, Blender, ZBrush etc.
2. Second stage is a preparing of your 3D model for the printing in a slicer app like LycheeSlicer, ChituBox, PrusaSlicer etc.
3. Third is a 3D printing itself - a long process that can take up to 12 hours, depending on 3D model, resin and other variables.
4. Then it's a clearing of the print from supports - a tedious process that can ruin the whole thing if you make a mistake.
5. Then goes cleaning of the print from any remains of the uncured resin
6. The final stage is UV curing to solidify a 3D print.
When all stages of 3D printing are complete, the rest is pretty common and well-known for ages: sanding, priming, painting and protective varnishing.
3D printing is a far superior modern tech process of creating sculptures, because of its unprecedented level of details and a complex geometry of sculptures impossible to achieve by old ways.
