Draw in the air – FINALLY?

Опубликовано: 16 Июль 2026
на канале: 3D PEN DEN
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Make infinitely customizable, removable, and reusable supports for 3d pen projects. Everything you need to know about using clay support. Learn what works and what doesn’t before spending your time and money. Great information for artists, STEM teachers, art teachers, homeschooling teachers, crafters, and all 3D pen enthusiasts.

CONTENTS:
0:00 Can you draw in the air?
0:50 3d pens & printers
1:46 Six reasons to use clay
2:54 Four essential clay properties
3:20 Play-Doh
4:25 Ceramic clay
5:28 Air-dry clay
6:12 Foam air-dry clay
7:35 Polymer clay
9:22 Oil based clay
12:37 What works?
13:04 When to use it
13:14 When not to use it

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TOOLS AND MATERIALS:

3d pen:
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PLA Filament:
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Working surface:
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KRYLON Matte Finish Spray: https://amzn.to/35c6WWd

Heat tools:
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Hotplate https://amzn.to/3LEMSw4
Heat tools for smoothing and soldering:
Welding Soldering Iron with Thermostatic Digital-Controlled and LCD Screen Display https://amzn.to/3Kn8COJ
Walnut Hollow wood-burning tool: https://amzn.to/36eWr4M
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Replacement tips set 2: https://amzn.to/3gZjeE0

Finishing tools:
Carbide Burrs Set Carving Grinding Bit for Rotary Drill Tool
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Dremel Lite 7760 N/10 4V Li-Ion Cordless Rotary Tool
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Sanding sponges
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Other useful tools:
3Dmate Base - Transparent 3D Pen Mat 18 x 12 Inches
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3d pen patterns:
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Teflon sheets for ironing, baking, and embossing 3 Pack: https://amzn.to/3H3yMRs
Cooling tile marble 12x12: https://amzn.to/3s1KRTe
Wire/filament cutter pliers: https://amzn.to/3IkTe1S
Empire Level 2791 Protractor/Angle Finder
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Fiskars scissors: https://amzn.to/3hi76Ox
Fiskars sharpener: https://amzn.to/3F2xG9i

DISCLAIMER: “Tools and Materials” part of the description above contain affiliate links. My motivation is to share tools and materials that will work for you. I do receive a small commission (at no cost to you) when you click through one the links. Your purchase supports this channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you!