The acetone vapour method for ABS is the most known and popular, but not without health or fire hazard! PLA can be smoothed with ethyl acetate. There are several ways of smoothing your model. Make sure your model is the best it can be before you proceed.
For removing rough surfaces from where support was attached, you can use a Dremel tool.
You can remove tiny artefacts using an Exacto blade or Stanley knife. Here are a few steps you should follow when painting your 3D models:Īfter your print has finished clean your model and give it the final retouches it needs. This unique feature opens a new set of possibilities for you to explore and innovate with.Īlthough it seems like an easy task, painting 3D prints takes a little effort in order to get a high quality and lasting paint.
With additive manufacturing giving you the freedom of shape and model manipulation, you should also consider the personalization of your PLA 3D models by painting it.
