Painting a 3D Printed Object

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Painting a 3D Printed Object

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This is a painting your 3D Printed name tag tutorial for the Robotics and Fabrications class.

Supplies

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  • Your 3-D Printed Project
  • Different sizes of Nail Files
  • Primer Paint
  • Acrylic Paint (In your choice of colours)
  • Paint Brushes, Small, And Medium
  • Paint Dishes

Sanding Your Object

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  • For this task you will need:

-Your 3-D project

-large and small nail file

-Along with a medium paint brush (picture not included).

  • Choose the size of nail file that you will be able to work with.
  • File the sides of the letters as well as the top of the letter and or image.
  • As you file you create crumbs which you will need to carefully remove with a soft flat paint brush.
  • * Please note, It is extremely important to remove all the crumbs before you paint to ensure you have a smooth name plate (3-D project)

It’s Prime Time!

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-For this task you will need:

-Small amount of paint primer

-Paint brush - small/ medium head

-Your 3-D Printed Project


  • Paint a thin layer of primer that you wish to paint onto your 3-D project.
  • Allow to dry.

Paint Time!

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  • For this task you will need:

-Your name plate that is already primed and dry.

-Paint brush - Choose a Small or Medium tip

-Paint of your choice

-Paint container

  • Carefully paint your name plate (project )ensuring that little to no paint gets on the surrounding area other than the letters.

Take 2

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  • You will need to paint a second coat on your 3-D printing project.


  • For this task you will need:

-Paintbrush ( small/ medium head)

-Your 3-D printing project

-Paint


  • Carefully repaint your project again. Allow to dry

Final Product

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  • Once you clean up your area and ensure your name is clear and easy to read.
  • Attach the magnets from your teacher to the back and your name tag is ready to go up on the board!