How to Fix Elephant Foot on First Layer (2026)
Elephant’s foot is the flare where the bottom one to three layers of an FDM print spread wider than the part sitting on top … Read more
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How to Smooth ABS Prints with Acetone Vapor: Safe Method (2026)
Acetone vapor smoothing works by floating an ABS or ASA print a few centimetres above acetone in a loosely covered container and letting the … Read more
How to Sand 3D Prints Smooth: Easy Guide (October 2026)
To sand 3D prints smooth, work up through progressively finer sandpaper grits without ever skipping a step, starting coarse at 80 to 120 grit … Read more
How to Wash and Cure Resin Prints Safely (October 2026)
How to wash and cure resin prints safely comes down to three jobs: dissolve the uncured resin off the part with the right solvent … Read more
10 Best Bed Adhesion Methods for PLA (October 2026)
Most PLA bed adhesion problems come down to a dirty plate, a first layer that is not squashed enough, or not enough contact area … Read more
PLA vs PETG Strength and Printing Differences (October 2026)
PLA vs PETG comes down to one question: does the part need to look right, or survive being used? PLA (polylactic acid) is stiffer, … Read more
How to Write a 3D Printing Part Request Spec (October 2026)
A 3D printing part request spec is a written brief that tells a print service exactly what to make, in which material, by which … Read more
What to Ask a 3D Printing Vendor Before Ordering: 12 Qs 2026
Here is what to ask a 3D printing vendor before ordering, in the order that saves you the most money: whether they manufacture the … Read more
Makerspace Etiquette and Shared Printer Rules (October 2026)
Makerspace etiquette and shared printer rules are the shared-space conventions that decide who prints next, what you may feed a machine, and how you … Read more