ColorJet 3D Printed Full-color Sandstone Head Sculptures for Children Friends

ColorJet 3D Printed Full-color Sandstone Head Sculptures for Children Friends

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Process 3D Print, Polish
Material Other
Quantity 4 pcs
Price Range $100-1,000
Lead Time 5 workdays

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About Project

These four children at similar age are the best friends like peas and carrots. And their parents ordered these statues to keep and remember this friendship before they grow up and separate in the future.

Solution

  • Step 1: To produce full-color prints, a CAD model that contains the color information need to be built. Based on the photos sent from the client, the modelers build the 3D model of the children.
  • Step 2: A rolling batch leaves a uniform layer of sandstone-like powder. From there two printing heads pass over the batch, coloring and adhering to the object at the same time. The batch of powder then makes another pass, until the object is completed.
  • Step 3: After printing, the parts are then coated with cyanoacrylate (super glue) or a different infiltrant to improve part strength and enhance the vibrancy of the colors. A secondary epoxy layer can then also be added to further improve strength and color appearance.