You’ve finished your 3D print and come back to a lovely looking model, but there’s one problem, it’s stuck down a little too well. Many people have faced this problem, including myself. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to help remove 3D prints from your print bed, whether made of PLA, ABS, PETG or Nylon….
3D printing is great for creating parts, but with some models, we might end up with broken 3D printed parts. This can be due to weak points in the models, which sometimes can’t be avoided, but what we can do is learn to fix these broken parts. You should glue broken 3D parts together with…
After you finish a 3D print, you notice some sharp lines in the middle of your 3D prints. These horizontal lines have a negative effect on the quality of your 3D print, so it’s definitely something you’d want to get rid of. There are solutions to try out to fix these strange lines. The best…
Getting melted filament stuck to your 3D printer nozzle can get quite annoying, especially since it can be hard to actually clean. Many of us have been through this annoyance, so I decided to write an article about how to fix your 3D printer filament sticking to your nozzle, whether it’s PLA, ABS, or PETG….
Glow in the dark filament is a great idea to add creativity to your 3D printing art; so many people wonder about how well it works. I decided to do a good amount of research and put together my thoughts for an in-depth glow in the dark filament guide, along with other useful information. Glow…
One time, I remember trying to start off a 3D print, but my filament just wasn’t feeding through properly. It took me a while to finally figure out what was happening, why it was happening, and how to fix it. This article will detail that process and some quick solutions to help you if you…
When you 3D print an object you can’t see the bottom layer until the print is finished, where you might run into an issue of the bottom of the 3D print looking bad. This can be pretty frustrating, especially for large prints but luckily there is a solution to this problem. Whether you have an…
After finishing a fairly long 3D print, you might notice that there are strange vertical lines or banding on your models. This isn’t a usual effect with 3D printing, and it means there is some underlying problem that is creating these vertical lines on the side of your print. Luckily, there are a few simple…
The nozzle and hotend on your 3D printer go through plenty when it comes to 3D printing, so properly cleaning them is essential. If you don’t properly clean them, you can run into quality issues and inconsistent extrusion. The best way to clean your 3D printer nozzle and hotend are to take apart the hotend…
You’ve got your trusty 3D printer along with your favorite brand of filament, but for some reason you’re getting some poor quality prints, or your material is even popping for some reason. Chances are, you probably didn’t think about the humidity and moisture your filament is absorbing in the air. Many people have been affected…