Interested in improving your 3D pen skills? Check out this playlist- it has something for all skill levels! ruclips.net/p/PL2emNPgwaprp_tl3YWI9i6n082hRq7E8q
A HUGE thing to remember that I just found out the hard way is that different colors can cause the filament to react differently. Have to adjust temperatures. You can actually feel the filament, and tell that some colors are harder than others. My metallic bronze kept cracking until it completely shut down my pen. Wasn't from the heat either since it was breaking before it reached the tip.
Also, another great tip when using wax paper is to actually pick up all the paper, then bending it away from the filament so that you're not bending the filament at all if it's thinner/fragile
@@ZieSpiralOut I am very late, but probably. My 3D printer (not pen, but close to one) comes with a spatula and both a 3D pen and 3D printer are both very similar besides the huge amount of electronics a 3D printer has, so I assume it would be a good idea. I am only saying this because I have not used my 3D pen yet..
I've been using a 3D pen for almost 3 years and this video is spot on! But I think the biggest mistake people make is that they don't embrace the more organic/imperfect results a 3D pen uses, while smooth surfaces are possible through a few techniques, making things like trees and organic creatures look so good when modelled with a 3D pen rather than stuff like Xwings and other structures that need to be smooth
Absolutely the best introduction to 3D doodling. He expressed my beginning concerns and challenges that I’m having with a wonderful pace, excellent diction, clear examples, and I even appreciated the incorporation of other medium like aluminum foil to help us achieve our design goals. Really thanks a lot! I’ve watched lots of 3D doodling videos, but you’re also my first subscription just from a this video alone. Looking forward to your channel 😊
@@PotentPrintables Hey, my pleasure! I just checked out another winning video of yours 😊 Really great to have your resource handy while using the doodler. I got it on a small tripod and a phone grip while on the workbench 👍
Looks like lesson 1 for me is to get a new pen. I bought the first generation 3Doodler and it definitely doesn't control that well. (I added your video on picking one to my queue for later.) I have my own pile of those triangular pyramids from my early attempts to do it as advertised... One of my successes with it was in plastic "welding". I was making fake welds on plastic to then paint over with plastidip, automotive primer, and metallic paint, then weathering with blackwash and hand-painting some acrylic "rust" color patterning to make them look like metal welds on a metal surface. The 3Doodler portion of it came out very well and the layers adhered to it well, giving the right raised structure to look like welding. A Dremmel can grind down bad spots, but honestly the problems with 3D pens are very similar to welding problems, so a bad 3D pen job looks like a bad weld after painting. The other success was replicating an anime prop (Mate Chopper from Sword Art Online) which I used a template to make both halves, then bridged them to make the gold "ivy" bade decoration work like a clasp so I could paint it separately and slip it on. PLA is just flexible enough that it worked perfectly without needing adhesive.
YES! Wax paper was discovered by my 3D printing son a couple years back when he had a pen. It works wonders and can be reused several times... and it's cheap. Great video, Ali.
I know I'm kinda late, but I use card stock paper to print on, doesn't stick to the creation, but holds it down so it doesn't curl at the ends. You can also throw it into a printer to directly print out your template and then draw on it.
I would love to see you showing what “too fast” and “too slow” look like (much like you did in this video but even more in depth.) This was fabulous though. Mixing media and materials is part of my belief system too!
I got a 3Doodler for Christmas, this is something I thought about getting but just couldn't bring myself to spending money on. Now that I have one there are several things I will be using it for, such as welding my 3D prints together and filling in recessed text with a contrasting color. I have several 3D printers and the only one that I have had any success changing filament for different color text is my original Monoprice Select mini so I think this will add a new level of enjoyment to my hobby.
I am currently awaiting my pen and filament in the mail. I love your videos, one technique I have seen just a 2 second clip of is, taking raw filament stacking it like a bamboo mat then cover it with wax paper. Using a clothing iron they smoothed the whole mat, allowed it to cool. Seemed an easy way to make large flat sheets to shape and work with after. Have you tried the ironing method?
I have 40 3D pens in my classroom. My students make bridges with them and then we break them to see who held the most. I have a video on my channel called, Crushing my students "hopes and dreams" in slow motion with sad piano music. I always need to tell my students to make sure they are not using a piece of filament that has a small string or blob on the end. It will jam the pen. Cut the end of the filament so it is perfect before loading it into the pen. When we build the bridges we never print up. Build all 4 sides separately and then weld them together.
What a great hands on, teaching activity! I watched and enjoyed the video you mentioned- hopeful more teachers can do similar activities. Also, thanks for sharing those other tips.
For drawing up into the air, couldn't you just flip it all over. You would tag it to the bottom side of the paper and let gravity pull it down as it hardens. Wouldn't that work better?
Thank you so much for your videos! My first 3D pen arrives Tuesday and your videos have not just inspired me with a ton of ideas bit probably saved me allot of time and money!
@PotentPrintables - Great review, as a result of it... I bought a couple of 3D pens (only £10 each on eBay) to repair/patch layering imperfections in my 3D prints using the same PLA/ABS filaments. Saving me a small fortune over two years, not having to scrap imperfect prints. Took only minutes to get acquainted with the pen's features and easy operation. Replacement nozzles are abundant and still cheap. 👍
I have my students use the clear leftover pieces from things I've laminated. If I don't have any, I'll laminate nothing to get some clear pieces to use. I also use the clear pages used for the old-school overhead projectors used in classrooms. Both of these can be used multiple times.
Thank you for these videos, i wanted a 3D pen for a while and finally got one and i needed help with using it, i love to draw and paint and i wanted to branch out in my art
I have found printing on EVA and using EVA foam as infill. Especially since you can shape with a belt sander. Also I have found you can take a heat gun and resoften pla to fix issues and clean up.
This is the first time seeing a 3D pen. I came across your video after watching videos for 3D printers. This is very cool and definitely something I want to get. Question: You mentioned various things to use as fillers (tin foil, styrofoam, etc). Does the filler stay in or does it get removed once the piece has cured so the end result is a hollow piece like 3D printers can do. Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Thank you! The filler pieces usually stay in place, but it is possible to remove them if you plan for it in your project ahead of time. Hope you enjoy your 3D pen when you get it!
No joke this video appeared in my recommended feed at the perfect time. I had been wanting to look for 3D pen videos that might confirm if it’s possible to go mixed media and pen over forms made from foam or aluminium foil. I’m all for mixed media so this was music to my ears.
trying to use your new tool to do everything is defiantly a big one i see alot of people get carried away with and its not just 3d pens, i see new blacksmiths trying to use the forge to do every thing instead of just using the forge for the stuff its supposed to be used for great videos you have, do you still make them?
Can you use masking tape instead of painters tape? My daughter has been begging to get a 3D pen. So her goal is if she does well in her schoolwork and her behavior is good she can get one at the end of the marking period. We are getting her an Astronaut looking one from Walmart. Is has a few good reviews. I’m not sure if this is gonna be a phase or if she will really be into it yet so I didn’t want to get a super expensive one yet.
Hi- I haven't tired masking tape yet, but it should work as long as the top is not too smooth. A lot depends on your daughter's age- I have a video guide on buying a 3D pen that breaks things down by age. Some cheaper 3D Pens ($15-25) can be ok, but the really cheap ones ($5?) are garbage and break really quickly.
Something i saw on another channel was the person wanted to figure out how to make a skin around their model without needing to sand it, they used a spatula in their off hand to do so. It did come out a little janky. So ive been thinking, would something like attaching the spatula to the pen negate this issue? My thought process is based on how roads are smoothed out, the cement trucks that pour the cement onto the road usually have a trailing fin that compresses the cement down. If it works for cement could it in theory work for plastics?
thank you! got a 3d pen for christmas and my first lil cube was a blob disaster when i tried to add the sides together haha. made 3 cranes so far and im delighted :>
i alkso love that i cant seem to find anyone that talks about using a 3d pen to repair, add to, and surface 3d prints, and no one seems to talk about using the same surface cleanup tips from 3d prints on 3d pen stuff
when i smooth my creation its still turning brown. I have a wood burning tool with the tips you sad i needed to use. It mostly happens on white filament. do you have another tip or methode?
You are probably burning it a little. I don't have a Woodburning tool so I can't say specifics, but try moving a bit faster or at least not as much in the same place (so let the heat disperse a bit instead of focusing on one point, burning it)
I got a 3d pen and getting the speed right when filling in my welding skills helped me completely avoid that problem I never had that problem just only problem I got is I got aggervate trying to dray up in space like commercials show common sense should have told me that's not practical and wax paper great idea. Another tip is trace over objects that already are made for what your making but use it as a base. Like my gf wanted to make a huge elaborate mask that looks like day of the dead with flowers and stuff and Mardis gras shape mask mixed in and she traced sunglasses and started out with 3d pen made sun glasses as her base using real sunglasses and built off that then pulled the sun glasses off and boom huge mask fit your face perfect
thanks for your tips. I tried a sphere the other day and drew half over a plastic ball. The problem was that I hardly could take the plastic out since it was sticking too much. I had to break the plastic instead. Is it due to a too high temperature I used or because of the material? I haven’t tested it out yet with the painter tape. I suppose it doesn’t stick as much on the tape?
BTW the main reason why 3d prints are not infilled with a solid is not cost but deformation. If you fill in a solid, then one of two things happens: If you add too little, then you have a dip in the middle of your layer. Add too much, and you have a bump. This may be microscopic, but over hundreds of layers the effect accumulates. But the other reason is fillament shrinkage. If you fill a solid, then as it shrinks it pulls the outside of your model in. This effect is not as pronounced if the infill is partial because the voidsallow for stress reliefs. 😮
For infill, would it be "taboo" to 3d print the rough structure, and use that for infill? I can see it being useful, given how well filament sticks to filament, and also easier to shape :p
Would drawing in the air work with a proper foundation, very low extrusion rate, minimum temperature needed and fans blowing cold air? (don't have a 3d-pen)
With knowledge with 3D printers my answer would be no. A cool room causes warping between layers even for 3D printers, slow extrusion rate is already what makes it impractical to begin with, and a good foundation will hardly make it easier. Honestly wanting to draw on air is just a childhood fantasy that probably won't be possible until we discover something more revolutionary than modern technology.
No problem and glad it was helpful. I go through making the butterfly much slower in this video (which also has a link to the stencil): ruclips.net/video/rzmih_dFi3Y/видео.html
Very informative. Thank you very much. I want to get started on using a 3D Pen on some old models. Just to ask, can you get clear plastic for the pen and does glow in the dark paint stay on the plastic that you paint. Thank you.
You are very welcome and glad it was helpful. You can get translucent plastic, but it never ends up being very see through. Paint needs a lot of prep to stick correctly, but it can work.
4 года назад
I think there's glow in the dark filament. Idk how well it works tho
using cardboard to raise it, could you cut it to a more accurate tool like a toothpicck or exacto knife shape and wich would you recamend for precision?
I bought the MYNT or whatever the heck it’s called 3-D pen for about 60 bucks. I’ve had a 3-D printer for a while, but just got a little too. Curious with 3-D pens since my 3-D printer is out of service for the time being I’d say that being able to print directly up is useful for abstract art, but that’s about it. I can’t wait to use it and make a whole bunch of crap with it especially since I have, a bunch of or actually an entire spool of PLA pro filament that I still haven’t really used and have my own smaller spools of white filament, which makes using any extra filament that no longer fits in the printer because it’s too short not to waste😂 it arrives tomorrow morning, and I cannot wait to use it so since it’s 3 AM good night to anyone who reads this
I've been in the market for a 3D pen for a while and I was leaning toward the Scribbler V3 but can't find it in stock anywhere. I want something that takes standard 3D printer filament (1.75 I think?) with adjustable temperature and press/hold to extrude. I don't need an internal battery since I imagine it would often sit for months at a time and wreck the battery anyway. I primarily want it for utilitarian things like repairing cracks in plastic toys and shelves, etc, although I would explore it's creative uses on occasions. Can you recommend a good pen?
@@PotentPrintables I was finally able to try the MYNT 3D Pro I ordered yesterday. Really impressive so far, seems to have quite a few good features that weren't advertised. I appreciate the recommendation.
Please don’t tell me I’m the only one who has this in their recommendations and decided to watch it even though they don’t have a 3D pen, and have never used one before?
i found out that you can wrap the filliment around two other pieces of filliment a bunch like a spider web and its quite sturdy but mostly around the sides and its flimsy.
We have a 3doodle start pen and it's gotten clogged such that I had to disassemble the pen and clear the filament tube. Do you have suggestions for avoiding clogs? Thank you for the great videos!
is it possible to use abs filament in normal 3d pen... mine had pla nd abs option... i bought the abs roll and tried to use it and the nozzle of the 3d pen started to melt coz f the heat, i used only the temp which can b selected on the pen.
so...I have a weird question: if I wanted to make bezels from 3D filament, for the purpose of pouring UV resin into...will the UV resin stick to the plastic the way it should? Or would I have to do something to the PLA first?
I didn't know I was moving too fast when my filament wasn't sticking to the surface. And since there isn't any wax paper in the area (I live in a pretty remote village) I have to make due with what I have. So that tip helps a lot
My 3d pen supports minimum 160 degree and the new filament I bought is leaking at 160 too, too much filament is wasting plus it's wasting time to so I have to clear nozzle Everytime. Any tip? It's cheap Chinese brand. $20 one.
Interested in improving your 3D pen skills? Check out this playlist- it has something for all skill levels!
ruclips.net/p/PL2emNPgwaprp_tl3YWI9i6n082hRq7E8q
What is the name of the pen you use in your current videos?
Hello, do you know the tool that is used to flatten the surfaces? Idk what it is called and id like one. Thank you.
Can you tell me what the name of that orange pen is please.
Kiedy 😯
@@dilanarceo5676 3D pen
A HUGE thing to remember that I just found out the hard way is that different colors can cause the filament to react differently. Have to adjust temperatures. You can actually feel the filament, and tell that some colors are harder than others. My metallic bronze kept cracking until it completely shut down my pen. Wasn't from the heat either since it was breaking before it reached the tip.
Also, another great tip when using wax paper is to actually pick up all the paper, then bending it away from the filament so that you're not bending the filament at all if it's thinner/fragile
Would a good metal spatula be a smart idea or is it too hard to slide underneath the plastic?
@@ZieSpiralOut I am very late, but probably. My 3D printer (not pen, but close to one) comes with a spatula and both a 3D pen and 3D printer are both very similar besides the huge amount of electronics a 3D printer has, so I assume it would be a good idea. I am only saying this because I have not used my 3D pen yet..
I've been using a 3D pen for almost 3 years and this video is spot on! But I think the biggest mistake people make is that they don't embrace the more organic/imperfect results a 3D pen uses, while smooth surfaces are possible through a few techniques, making things like trees and organic creatures look so good when modelled with a 3D pen rather than stuff like Xwings and other structures that need to be smooth
This is a really good point and I totally agree. Thanks for sharing it!
Ooh, a tree, that sounds like a great idea, def going to try that when my pen comes!
Absolutely the best introduction to 3D doodling. He expressed my beginning concerns and challenges that I’m having with a wonderful pace, excellent diction, clear examples, and I even appreciated the incorporation of other medium like aluminum foil to help us achieve our design goals. Really thanks a lot! I’ve watched lots of 3D doodling videos, but you’re also my first subscription just from a this video alone. Looking forward to your channel 😊
Thanks so much for the nice feedback, it is appreciated!
@@PotentPrintables
Hey, my pleasure! I just checked out another winning video of yours 😊 Really great to have your resource handy while using the doodler. I got it on a small tripod and a phone grip while on the workbench 👍
I always find that printing lines in the air kinda pointless and time consuming.
Drawing lines on pad and fuse them later is way more faster method.
Totally agreed!
Never pointless to improve ones abilities.
İts your opinion,i should respect it. but for me i use the both methods
@@roadkill236 If that works for you and its convenient that's absolutely fine. Everyone experience will be different from others :)
@@3DPlasticFantasy i use a cheap pen,it gets cold faster thats why i guess...
Looks like lesson 1 for me is to get a new pen. I bought the first generation 3Doodler and it definitely doesn't control that well. (I added your video on picking one to my queue for later.) I have my own pile of those triangular pyramids from my early attempts to do it as advertised...
One of my successes with it was in plastic "welding". I was making fake welds on plastic to then paint over with plastidip, automotive primer, and metallic paint, then weathering with blackwash and hand-painting some acrylic "rust" color patterning to make them look like metal welds on a metal surface. The 3Doodler portion of it came out very well and the layers adhered to it well, giving the right raised structure to look like welding. A Dremmel can grind down bad spots, but honestly the problems with 3D pens are very similar to welding problems, so a bad 3D pen job looks like a bad weld after painting.
The other success was replicating an anime prop (Mate Chopper from Sword Art Online) which I used a template to make both halves, then bridged them to make the gold "ivy" bade decoration work like a clasp so I could paint it separately and slip it on. PLA is just flexible enough that it worked perfectly without needing adhesive.
YES! Wax paper was discovered by my 3D printing son a couple years back when he had a pen. It works wonders and can be reused several times... and it's cheap.
Great video, Ali.
Thanks Dan, appreciate the nice feedback!
I know I'm kinda late, but I use card stock paper to print on, doesn't stick to the creation, but holds it down so it doesn't curl at the ends. You can also throw it into a printer to directly print out your template and then draw on it.
I would love to see you showing what “too fast” and “too slow” look like (much like you did in this video but even more in depth.) This was fabulous though. Mixing media and materials is part of my belief system too!
I got a 3Doodler for Christmas, this is something I thought about getting but just couldn't bring myself to spending money on. Now that I have one there are several things I will be using it for, such as welding my 3D prints together and filling in recessed text with a contrasting color.
I have several 3D printers and the only one that I have had any success changing filament for different color text is my original Monoprice Select mini so I think this will add a new level of enjoyment to my hobby.
I am currently awaiting my pen and filament in the mail. I love your videos, one technique I have seen just a 2 second clip of is, taking raw filament stacking it like a bamboo mat then cover it with wax paper. Using a clothing iron they smoothed the whole mat, allowed it to cool. Seemed an easy way to make large flat sheets to shape and work with after. Have you tried the ironing method?
That's a really interesting idea, thanks for sharing it. I hadn't heard about it, but I will definitely play around with, to see what I think. Thanks!
I have 40 3D pens in my classroom. My students make bridges with them and then we break them to see who held the most. I have a video on my channel called, Crushing my students "hopes and dreams" in slow motion with sad piano music.
I always need to tell my students to make sure they are not using a piece of filament that has a small string or blob on the end. It will jam the pen. Cut the end of the filament so it is perfect before loading it into the pen.
When we build the bridges we never print up. Build all 4 sides separately and then weld them together.
What a great hands on, teaching activity! I watched and enjoyed the video you mentioned- hopeful more teachers can do similar activities.
Also, thanks for sharing those other tips.
Thank you for this tutorial! I haven't started experimenting with a 3D pen yet, but I'm getting ready to dive in and this was very helpful
For drawing up into the air, couldn't you just flip it all over. You would tag it to the bottom side of the paper and let gravity pull it down as it hardens.
Wouldn't that work better?
Thank you so much for your videos! My first 3D pen arrives Tuesday and your videos have not just inspired me with a ton of ideas bit probably saved me allot of time and money!
You are very welcome. Glad to hear my videos have been helpful and have fun with your new pen!
Great video mate love how clear your videos are and you are so on point with your information
Thanks Wayne, appreciate it!
I only have a 3d printer and I was already thinking about getting but now I am going to get one.
Tysm for the tips. I will definitely use all of them someday when I get a 3D pen
I don't even use a 3D pen (only just got a 3D printer) but this was a really fun video to watch! Might get a pen now 😂
Gogogo..they are a lot of fun :)
@@PotentPrintables ive bought a mynt 3d super, but it hasnt arrived yet
I'd love to get a 3D printer, but I'm not sure I can justify the cost, and I don't have the space. A pen seems like a good starting place
@PotentPrintables - Great review, as a result of it... I bought a couple of 3D pens (only £10 each on eBay) to repair/patch layering imperfections in my 3D prints using the same PLA/ABS filaments. Saving me a small fortune over two years, not having to scrap imperfect prints. Took only minutes to get acquainted with the pen's features and easy operation. Replacement nozzles are abundant and still cheap. 👍
Thank you I've been dealing with over extrusion and also thank you for the tips
I love these tips and I do have a 3D pen but it’s a very cheap one and it doesn’t have any of the features u gave tips about any tips for that?
I have my students use the clear leftover pieces from things I've laminated. If I don't have any, I'll laminate nothing to get some clear pieces to use. I also use the clear pages used for the old-school overhead projectors used in classrooms. Both of these can be used multiple times.
Thank you for these videos, i wanted a 3D pen for a while and finally got one and i needed help with using it, i love to draw and paint and i wanted to branch out in my art
Very good explanation of the basic technic !
I have found printing on EVA and using EVA foam as infill. Especially since you can shape with a belt sander. Also I have found you can take a heat gun and resoften pla to fix issues and clean up.
This is the first time seeing a 3D pen. I came across your video after watching videos for 3D printers. This is very cool and definitely something I want to get. Question: You mentioned various things to use as fillers (tin foil, styrofoam, etc). Does the filler stay in or does it get removed once the piece has cured so the end result is a hollow piece like 3D printers can do. Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Thank you! The filler pieces usually stay in place, but it is possible to remove them if you plan for it in your project ahead of time. Hope you enjoy your 3D pen when you get it!
@@PotentPrintables Thank you!
No joke this video appeared in my recommended feed at the perfect time. I had been wanting to look for 3D pen videos that might confirm if it’s possible to go mixed media and pen over forms made from foam or aluminium foil. I’m all for mixed media so this was music to my ears.
Thank you for your suggestions. I thought I had to use the pen for every part of my project.
Pretty solid and informative presentation. Aluminium foil infill would be great for large minis.
Thank you!
Excellent suggestions and demos. Thank you!
I just liked, sub and commented on your vid mate. Waiting for my first 3d pen delivery. Got some clear filament as well to work with.
Awesome, thank you and have fun with your new pen!
This has actually helped me so much tysmmmmm ❤❤
231 comments, and none about his incredibly relaxing voice?!
Heh, I've gotten some on other videos. Someone once commented they could listen to me read the phonebook lol.
I'm getting a 3d pen soon and I found out today and I already watched like every video abt it
Awesome, have fun with it!
trying to use your new tool to do everything is defiantly a big one i see alot of people get carried away with and its not just 3d pens, i see new blacksmiths trying to use the forge to do every thing instead of just using the forge for the stuff its supposed to be used for
great videos you have, do you still make them?
[I just got a dinky little 3d pen for beginngers]
For that first mistake regarding drawing in the air:
I f*ckin knew it!
Can you use masking tape instead of painters tape? My daughter has been begging to get a 3D pen. So her goal is if she does well in her schoolwork and her behavior is good she can get one at the end of the marking period. We are getting her an Astronaut looking one from Walmart. Is has a few good reviews. I’m not sure if this is gonna be a phase or if she will really be into it yet so I didn’t want to get a super expensive one yet.
Hi- I haven't tired masking tape yet, but it should work as long as the top is not too smooth.
A lot depends on your daughter's age- I have a video guide on buying a 3D pen that breaks things down by age. Some cheaper 3D Pens ($15-25) can be ok, but the really cheap ones ($5?) are garbage and break really quickly.
What brand of 3d pen do you use? I want to buy it
Something i saw on another channel was the person wanted to figure out how to make a skin around their model without needing to sand it, they used a spatula in their off hand to do so. It did come out a little janky. So ive been thinking, would something like attaching the spatula to the pen negate this issue? My thought process is based on how roads are smoothed out, the cement trucks that pour the cement onto the road usually have a trailing fin that compresses the cement down. If it works for cement could it in theory work for plastics?
Pls tell which pen should i buy for my 11 years old child .he is creative .I am asking you as like your video the most.
thank you! got a 3d pen for christmas and my first lil cube was a blob disaster when i tried to add the sides together haha. made 3 cranes so far and im delighted :>
i alkso love that i cant seem to find anyone that talks about using a 3d pen to repair, add to, and surface 3d prints, and no one seems to talk about using the same surface cleanup tips from 3d prints on 3d pen stuff
Just started this stuff recently, Wish i watched this before making my videos XDD
awesome stuff! Definitely helped
Glad I could help!
when i smooth my creation its still turning brown. I have a wood burning tool with the tips you sad i needed to use. It mostly happens on white filament. do you have another tip or methode?
You are probably burning it a little. I don't have a Woodburning tool so I can't say specifics, but try moving a bit faster or at least not as much in the same place (so let the heat disperse a bit instead of focusing on one point, burning it)
I got a 3d pen and getting the speed right when filling in my welding skills helped me completely avoid that problem I never had that problem just only problem I got is I got aggervate trying to dray up in space like commercials show common sense should have told me that's not practical and wax paper great idea. Another tip is trace over objects that already are made for what your making but use it as a base. Like my gf wanted to make a huge elaborate mask that looks like day of the dead with flowers and stuff and Mardis gras shape mask mixed in and she traced sunglasses and started out with 3d pen made sun glasses as her base using real sunglasses and built off that then pulled the sun glasses off and boom huge mask fit your face perfect
Been printing for years and never knew penning was such a big hobby. Cool!
Thank you for these tips. This is one field I wouldlike to explore and this video is a sure fire way for me to avoid some of the mistakes.
You're very welcome!
thanks for your tips. I tried a sphere the other day and drew half over a plastic ball. The problem was that I hardly could take the plastic out since it was sticking too much. I had to break the plastic instead. Is it due to a too high temperature I used or because of the material? I haven’t tested it out yet with the painter tape. I suppose it doesn’t stick as much on the tape?
Excellent video mate! Gravity is also your friend, I find I make a lot of my stuff upside down to get good straight lines
Just got my first pen as a printer person to help salvage my failed prints. Appreciate this
Lots of great info here. Thanks for sharing Ali!
Thank you, glad you found it useful!
Glad you included googly eyes because they make everything better. 👍😁
Totally!
Great video, I just got one for Christmas and had no clue. The Grinch was what I had imagined making. Ty.
BTW the main reason why 3d prints are not infilled with a solid is not cost but deformation.
If you fill in a solid, then one of two things happens:
If you add too little, then you have a dip in the middle of your layer. Add too much, and you have a bump. This may be microscopic, but over hundreds of layers the effect accumulates.
But the other reason is fillament shrinkage. If you fill a solid, then as it shrinks it pulls the outside of your model in. This effect is not as pronounced if the infill is partial because the voidsallow for stress reliefs. 😮
For infill, would it be "taboo" to 3d print the rough structure, and use that for infill? I can see it being useful, given how well filament sticks to filament, and also easier to shape :p
So helpful and well-presented. Thank you.
Would drawing in the air work with a proper foundation, very low extrusion rate, minimum temperature needed and fans blowing cold air? (don't have a 3d-pen)
With knowledge with 3D printers my answer would be no. A cool room causes warping between layers even for 3D printers, slow extrusion rate is already what makes it impractical to begin with, and a good foundation will hardly make it easier.
Honestly wanting to draw on air is just a childhood fantasy that probably won't be possible until we discover something more revolutionary than modern technology.
This was very useful thank you. I'm having trouble finding a good pen that won't burn out after a couple of hours, can you recommend one?
Got my pen today, made some doll house sized furniture freehand and then found your vids, definitely helping loads
Glad to hear that- have fun with your new pen!
Do you have any tips for inexpensive 3D pens?
it was really helpful!! A lot of tips and tricks that I never imagine. Thanks for sharing!!
Hi I will get my 3D pen soon so I want to know how to use so I saw your video and I like it.
Thanks for this video ! Untill now I was just doing with stencils also could you give the stencil of the butterfly you got on this video ?
No problem and glad it was helpful. I go through making the butterfly much slower in this video (which also has a link to the stencil):
ruclips.net/video/rzmih_dFi3Y/видео.html
@@PotentPrintables Thanks!
This is the type of channel you never think you'd watch, and then are on your 50th video
Very informative. Thank you very much. I want to get started on using a 3D Pen on some old models.
Just to ask, can you get clear plastic for the pen and does glow in the dark paint stay on the plastic that you paint.
Thank you.
You are very welcome and glad it was helpful.
You can get translucent plastic, but it never ends up being very see through. Paint needs a lot of prep to stick correctly, but it can work.
I think there's glow in the dark filament. Idk how well it works tho
if i wanna make a line upwards i just blow on the line gently to harden it a bit faster
using cardboard to raise it, could you cut it to a more accurate tool like a toothpicck or exacto knife shape and wich would you recamend for precision?
I bought the MYNT or whatever the heck it’s called 3-D pen for about 60 bucks. I’ve had a 3-D printer for a while, but just got a little too. Curious with 3-D pens since my 3-D printer is out of service for the time being I’d say that being able to print directly up is useful for abstract art, but that’s about it. I can’t wait to use it and make a whole bunch of crap with it especially since I have, a bunch of or actually an entire spool of PLA pro filament that I still haven’t really used and have my own smaller spools of white filament, which makes using any extra filament that no longer fits in the printer because it’s too short not to waste😂 it arrives tomorrow morning, and I cannot wait to use it so since it’s 3 AM good night to anyone who reads this
I've been in the market for a 3D pen for a while and I was leaning toward the Scribbler V3 but can't find it in stock anywhere. I want something that takes standard 3D printer filament (1.75 I think?) with adjustable temperature and press/hold to extrude. I don't need an internal battery since I imagine it would often sit for months at a time and wreck the battery anyway. I primarily want it for utilitarian things like repairing cracks in plastic toys and shelves, etc, although I would explore it's creative uses on occasions. Can you recommend a good pen?
Yeah many of the 3D Pens I have are out of stock or no longer sold apparently. You should try the MYNT3D pro:
amzn.to/32O5pjj
@@PotentPrintables Looks like a great choice, it can even run off of USB power banks if they have enough output, not to mention some serviceability.
@@PotentPrintables I was finally able to try the MYNT 3D Pro I ordered yesterday. Really impressive so far, seems to have quite a few good features that weren't advertised. I appreciate the recommendation.
I just bought a 3d pen thanks for the advice
I just ordered a 3D pen and I'm glad I found this video before it got here. ^^
This is a great video I just bought one and interested in it and thanks for the advice
Glad I could help!
Please don’t tell me I’m the only one who has this in their recommendations and decided to watch it even though they don’t have a 3D pen, and have never used one before?
True lol
Tho im buying one in a few months :D
i found out that you can wrap the filliment around two other pieces of filliment a bunch like a spider web and its quite sturdy
but mostly around the sides and its flimsy.
I struggle assembling the pieces because my filament dries too quickly, does anyone know if certain plastics aren’t good for assembly?
Best tutorial I have found. Thank you ❤
We have a 3doodle start pen and it's gotten clogged such that I had to disassemble the pen and clear the filament tube.
Do you have suggestions for avoiding clogs?
Thank you for the great videos!
I’m planing to do a 3D pen creation so this was very helpful
Glad it was helpful and have fun with your pen!
I was planning on trying 3d penning soon, now I know what NOT to do :P
...And knowing is half the battle
Ever have the tip clog? Or the feed start to rip/tear the filament?
Can we use the 3 d pen directly on a soft plastic to join two tipped parts?
Super helpful insight. Thank you.
You're very welcome!
How do u make the pen glue to stand up? I've been having alot of trouble getting it to stand up
I'm looking to get a 3D pen that works with the big reels of filament, the filament is on the thinner side. Which 3D pen would you recommend?
thank you!
is it possible to use abs filament in normal 3d pen... mine had pla nd abs option... i bought the abs roll and tried to use it and the nozzle of the 3d pen started to melt coz f the heat, i used only the temp which can b selected on the pen.
so...I have a weird question: if I wanted to make bezels from 3D filament, for the purpose of pouring UV resin into...will the UV resin stick to the plastic the way it should? Or would I have to do something to the PLA first?
Did you ever find this out? I would think the resin would stick to the filament, but I'm curious to know.
What country are you from Potent Printables?
USA
I didn't know I was moving too fast when my filament wasn't sticking to the surface. And since there isn't any wax paper in the area (I live in a pretty remote village) I have to make due with what I have. So that tip helps a lot
Glad to hear it!
Wax paper may also be known as baking paper for you. It should be available at any sort of supermarket or grocery store
How do you get that soft surface finish for the Grinch??
With the 3D pen a soliding iron could be useful to get rid of those print lines
What is a good smoothing tool to buy for plastic 3d pens?
Can you please tell me how to buy the pen? preferably from a UK supplier, thanks
My 3d pen supports minimum 160 degree and the new filament I bought is leaking at 160 too, too much filament is wasting plus it's wasting time to so I have to clear nozzle Everytime. Any tip? It's cheap Chinese brand. $20 one.
Just bought a Polaroid 3D pen!
You have inspired me to show my 3D pen! Thank you!
Thank you, this was very helpful!
Thank you, this is awesome!