FINISHING 3D Prints LIKE A PRO! | Prepping + Sanding + Filling
Perfect resin 3D printed miniatures depend on many factors, but simple finishing techniques will take your minis to the next level!
In this video, Júlia will show you one of the most requested topics from our Resin 3D Printing series:
how we do the finishing on our miniatures here at Loot.
This complete guide covers all the steps our Finishings Team goes through to give the high-quality look you see on our minis. You'll learn how to take your 3D printed model from raw print to a professional-looking finished piece.
We'll cover everything, from post-processing and curing the resin to sanding, filling gaps, and eliminating marks. Ready to start finishing your 3D prints like a pro?
🛠 Materials and tools used:
🖋️ For the sanding process: micro grinder, various diamond bits, water sandpaper, sanding sponge, scalpel, anti-cut gloves, tabletop vacuum/exhaust fan.
🖋️For filling gaps and holes: dark container, resin + baby powder mixture, silicone brush, wooden sticks, UV light lantern.
🖋️To eliminate marks and imperfections: pure resin, brush or cotton stick, dry cotton, resin powder, wider brush.
🖋️Safety equipment: nitrile gloves, mask with a fine dust filter, sunglasses with UV light protection, good lighting.
🖋️For gluing pieces: super glue, nail polish remover.
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⏱️ Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:00 3D printing post-processing: cleaning and curing
1:34 How to polish and sand miniatures with a micro grinder
2:25 Proper sanding techniques for miniatures
2:41 Using a scalpel and safety precautions
3:45 How to fill holes and gaps on 3D prints
4:59 Curing resin with UV light
5:27 Improving your finish with sanding and filling
5:47 How to eliminate gaps and marks on your minis
6:40 A simple solution for dealing with resin dust
7:08 Essential safety materials for 3D printing
7:36 What to do when you make a gluing mistake
8:06 Conclusion and final tips
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