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Coloring 3D Printed Objects

Adding Color

A comparison of coloring 3D printed objects

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Natural PLA

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Red PLA

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White PLA

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How to color what's 3D printed in build IT

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Acrylic Paint

Painted with Sax True Flow acrylic paint in Fire Red

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Acrylic

Pro:

  • Easy to apply

    • Con:

  • Paint coverage

    • How many coats is applied?

    Two coats of acrylic paint.

    Acrylic Paint with Spray Paint

    Painted with Sax True Flow acrylic paint in Fire Red and sprayed with Krylon Acrylic Crystal Clear

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    Acrylic Crystal Clear

    Pro:

  • Little shine
  • Fix the paint coverage from the acrylic

    • Con:

  • Long process

    • How many coats is applied?

    Two coats of acrylic paint and one coat with acrylic crystal clear.

    Spray Paint

    Painted with Rust-Oleum Gloss Apple Red

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    Spray Paint

    Pro:

  • Fast Process

    • Con:

  • Glossy
  • Does not paint small inside areas
  • Dull

    • How many coats is applied?

    One coat of spray paint.

    Sharpie

    Colored with Red Sharpie

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    Sharpie

    Pro:

  • Less materials
  • Fast process

    • Con:

  • Can not reach small inside areas

    • How many coats is applied?

    One coat of sharpie.

    Nail Polish

    Painted with Zoya LC Red

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    Nail Polish

    Pro:

  • Easy to apply
  • Glossy

    • Con:

  • Heavy smell

    • How many coats is applied?

    One coat of nail polish.