Some people wonder whether you can 3D print with a trimmer line since it uses similar materials to 3D printer filament, so I decided to write an article answering this question. Yes, you can 3D print with either a trimmer line or a fishing line. It used to be a common form of 3D printing…
The 3D printing process is one that has been developed gradually and has slowly been increasing its abilities. Some people wonder whether 3D printers print in color, so I decided to write an article answering that question. 3D printers can print in colors and can even have colors mixed together using a dual extruder 3D…
Choosing the right 3D printer can be overwhelming when you see just how many choices there are, which I can definitely understand since I had a similar experience. If you are looking for a 3D printer that is specific to a hobby or goal, you’re going to want certain features that you may not find…
Many people wonder whether you can actually 3D print clear/transparent objects that you can see through. I decided to write an article about this to answer this in a little detail, so you have a better understanding. Keep on reading through this article for useful information about this topic, as well as other tips you…
There are many programs and software you can use to open up STL files for 3D printing, but some are better than others. Some people wonder which files these are, so I decided to write this articles to help answer this question. Keep on reading for more information about programs for STL files as well…
If you wonder whether you can pause a 3D print, you are not alone. 3D prints can last many hours, and even days in some cases, so being able to pause a 3D print would be very important. Yes, you can pause a 3D print directly from your 3D printer’s control box. Simply click your…
3D printing is a pretty simple, yet growing industry that many people are starting to get into, but the operation can be confusing at first. If you are wondering how to 3D print objects from Thingiverse down to your 3D printer, this article is for you. In order to 3D print from Thingiverse to a…
One of the advantages of new 3D printers is that they have decentralized manufacturing. Before them, you couldn’t create your custom models easily. After designing your 3D files on your software application, you had to take them to a custom machine shop to fabricate them. Now, as commercial 3D printers become more commonplace, all that…
3D printing has many uses, but one use that people wonder about is whether PLA, ABS or PETG would melt in a car with the sun blazing down. Temperatures within a car can get pretty hot, so the filament needs a high enough heat-resistance to handle it. I decided to write this article to try…
3D printing on glass is something that works really well for build plate adhesion and getting a great finish on the bottom of 3D prints, but some people can’t figure out how to do it right. I decided to write an article about 3D printing directly on glass, answering the basic questions that should set…