Theory
Dry brushing is a technique used to apply paint or ink to a surface. It is a popular technique in making miniatures, but it can also be used in other areas of art and crafts.
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Paintings, stained glass and other types of art all rely on the use of color. It is important to understand how colors interact with each other and affect our perception. The basics of color theory are easy to understand, but they’re also important if you want your work to stand out from the crowd.
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A scale model is a small representation of a larger object, usually in miniature. Scale models are used for several reasons, including visualization and design work. In some areas such as industrial design, their method is the only practical one available to visualize the proposed concepts before the fields used or tested. For example, in the automotive sector prototypes can be built using original designs with the aim of “demonstrating” the feasibility of the concept before production begins.
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How to make a wet palette is one of the most common questions I get asked on this website. There are many tutorials and videos on how to make one, but in this guide I’ll show you how I made it myself.
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(overview and best uses)
What is the difference between a glossy and a matte paint for miniatures? In this article, I’ll talk about the various differences between a glossy and matte paint, as well as some of the best uses and tips for painting with them.
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A good brush is an essential tool for painting miniature models. Most often, a pointed round brush is used to paint miniature models. This type of brush has a long, thin handle, which allows you to easily apply paint and blend colors.
Although each painter has his or her favorite brush, the characteristics of that tool may differ depending on which one is chosen.
Extruders are used in 3D printing to eject various materials in a 3D printing volume. Some of these include powders, semisolids and liquids. It is commonly referred to as an elegant hot glue gun. In some cases, it is used to deposit a substance designed to bind printed material. In addition to being the main component of a 3D printer, it is also important to understand the various aspects of an extruder.
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One of the most important factors to consider when it comes to doing a 3D print is the adhesion between the first layer and the printing plate. Without this connection, the entire print cannot be built correctly. In this article, we’ll talk about some of the most common causes and problems of first layer print adhesion and how to fix them.
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Even the best artists cannot show us what their creations look like in 3D. This is especially true if they are working on new products. Having a prototype allows you to show your ideas to potential customers.
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Learn about the various support structures used in 3D printing.
This article is intended to help you improve your 3D printing skills and get better at creating better models. Probably, if you have used an FDM 3D printer, you have come across support structures. These are used to support the various layers that are deposited by the printer.
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