7 ways to build curved surfaces with 3d pen
Seven 3d pen building techniques facing the same challenge – a ball. This video demonstrates the techniques and weighs the pros and cons of each to help you decide which one is right for your project.
Great information for artists, STEM teachers, art teachers, homeschooling parents, crafters, and all 3D pen enthusiasts.
Music: Prelude by Yakov Golman
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CONTENTS:
0:00 Ball challenge
1:00 Contour lifting
5:06 Stretching
8:39 Clay-forming
11:29 Folding
14:12 Assembling
17:20 Using curved surfaces
19:07 Tiny sphere
21:25 Pros & cons
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PLA Filament:
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Working surfaces:
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KRYLON Matte Finish Spray: https://amzn.to/35c6WWd
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