Anthony - Almost all of the designs we have used come from 3 websites. Thingiverse.com, Printables.com and Cults3D.com. Those are the most user friendly sites I have found. You can modify them in your 3D software. The picture I've attached here, is 3 files. Bulldog, oval, and duck. I was able to stack and tilt them in the software to make 1 figure. (The Citadel Bulldog Club puts on a rubber duck fundraiser and wanted it to look like the dog was wearing a duck hat)
David - The finish is all about the type and color of the filament you use and how tight you set your layers. The bright gold is a silk filament to get that shine. In a pinch, I have used a colored filament and spray painted to get the color to match the rest of the piece. (the poo picture)
I have a FlashForge Adventure 4. It is my 2nd printer. It is very user friendly and there are great videos on their website to help you learn the machine.
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Angela Locklair CRS
ABC Trophies
Summerville SC
843.297.6905
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-06-2024 08:15
From: David Cassens
Subject: 3D Printer
What and how did you get that beautiful gold finish?
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David Cassens CRS
Arista Trophies & Awards
Bergenfield NJ
201.665.0448
Original Message:
Sent: 01-05-2024 08:30
From: Angela Locklair
Subject: 3D Printer
Hi Judi,
We have a 3D printer. We use it for customers that want a unique figure in low runs. The figure we use it for the most are rockets. The high schools in our area have rocket clubs and we do awards for the competitions. We also use it for custom plaque reliefs. There is a lot that can be done with one. I have attached a few pics of somethings we have done. (The tooth was my favorite!)
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Angela Locklair CRS
ABC Trophies
Summerville SC
843.297.6905
Original Message:
Sent: 12-28-2023 10:10
From: Judi Brown
Subject: 3D Printer
Do any of you have 3D printers in your shop? And, if yes, when do you use them?
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Judi Brown, Owner
Tacoma Trophy
4021 100th St SW #B, Lakewood WA 98499
253.302.5566
judi@tacomatrophy.com
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