FINISHING 3D Prints LIKE A PRO! | Prepping + Sanding + Filling

Perfect resin 3D printed miniatures depend on many factors, but simple finishing techniques will take your minis to the next level!

In today's video, Júlia will show one of the most requested themes since we began our Resin 3D Printing series: how do we do the finishings on our miniatures here at Loot? Here you'll find a complete guide with all the steps our Finishings Team, Carol (@ateliecarolinamoura) and Naiara (@naiaragon), go through to give the high-quality look that you see on our minis. From taking out the printed piece and curing the resin, to sanding, filling gaps, curing again, and more. Ready to start finishing your 3D prints like a pro?

🛠 Materials and tools used:
👉 For the sanding process: a micro grinder or a small nail grinder; various bits for the micro grinder; water sandpaper; sand sponge; scalpel; anti-cut gloves; tabletop vacuum/exhaust fan.
👉 For filling gaps and holes: dark container; resin + baby powder (2 or 3 different consistencies); silicone brush; wooden sticks with cotton wrapped around the tip; UV light lantern.
👉 To eliminate marks, color variations, and errors: pure resin; brush or cotton stick; dry cotton; resin powder (collected from the filter of the tabletop vacuum/exhaust fan); wider brush with thin bristles.
👉 Safety equipment: nitrile gloves; mask with a fine dust filter; sunglasses with UV light protection; good lighting for your workspace.
👉 For gluing pieces: super glue; nail polish remover.

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🔍 Find exactly what you're looking for:
00:00 Intro
01:34 Sanding
03:45 Filling Holes and Gaps
04:59 Curing with UV Light
07:15 Safety Materials