{"id":165103,"date":"2022-07-10T10:56:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T02:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/?post_type=kb&p=165103"},"modified":"2022-08-11T14:24:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T06:24:13","slug":"how-to-properly-polish-oxidize-your-metal-3d-prints","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/facfox.com\/docs\/kb\/how-to-properly-polish-oxidize-your-metal-3d-prints","title":{"rendered":"How to Properly Polish & Oxidize Your Metal 3D Prints"},"content":{"rendered":"

Metal 3D printing filaments are perfect for busts, figurines, and other 3D models. But in order to achieve that true metal look, you have to know how to properly post-process your metal 3D print. This weekend, get familiar\u00a0with polishing and oxidizing techniques that will help your 3D print shine.<\/em><\/p>\n

There are a wide range of 3D printing filaments out there, and each one offers its own unique aesthetic or mechanical value. One of the most popular exotic materials is what some call \u201cmetal-fill\u201d, which consists of a mixture of metal powder and PLA.<\/p>\n

The Dutch filament producer\u00a0colorFabb<\/a>\u00a0has struck gold with its line of metal 3D printing materials, including\u00a0bronzeFill, copperFill, brassFill, and steelFill. This filament is widely used to 3D print statues, figurines, and more.<\/p>\n

Now, it\u2019s important remember, there are other filaments that are metallic in color, but don\u2019t actually contain any metal powder.<\/p>\n

Right off the print bed, most metal 3D printing filaments lack the look and feel of true steel, although it is noticeably heavier than your average PLA. However, a little bit of post-processing will transform your 3D print into a shiny metallic object.<\/p>\n

On this Weekend Project, we\u2019ll show you how to post-process your metal 3D prints using polish and oxidization.<\/p>\n

Polish & Oxidize Your Metal 3D Prints: What Do You Need?<\/h3>\n

First and foremost, you\u2019re going to need to get your hands on some metal 3D printing filament. There are a few brands to choose from, but few are as reputable as colorFabb.<\/p>\n

Aside from the material itself, here\u2019s what else you need to start post-processing your metal 3D printing filament:<\/p>\n