How To Make 3D Prints Look Like METAL?
Welcome to our step-by-step tutorial on how to achieve a metallic finish using graphite powder for your 3D prints! This method works great for Mandalorian Beskar armor, or any other cosplay parts that need a metallic finish.
I will show you a few of the methods I have seen and how they work differently. By watching this video you will be able to choose which options will work best for you.
A graphite powder rub is prone to fingerprints, but I will show you my method to get a fingerprint free finish.
Here are some links to products I used in this video. These are affiliate links and I receive a small commission which helps me with funding these videos.
Cretacolor Graphite Powder 150g:
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Bondo glazing and spot putty:
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Bondo Spreader:
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Filler primer:
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00:00 Introduction
00:26 Getting a smooth finish
02:08 Choosing and painting a base coat
03:04 Applying graphite powder
04:12 Clear coat and 2nd graphite pass
04:57 Trying a 2nd method
05:45 Final thoughts
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