Thank you for the offer! I may look you up once I start getting the hang of this. I've been very lucky so far with my prints. The red room console was just a bad print, I think. I'm re-printing it right now and it's turning out perfect.
Couple of questions for anyone in the know....
1) The 3-D printing creates a bit of a "lined" texture on top layers. I know some of the settings can change this to some different design - but is there a good way to combat this to make it more - smooth? I've read sanding is the way to go, but curious if there are other ways. I'm using PLA plastic.
2) Now that I'm painting these 3D prints (and some of the Instamorph too) - is there a good sealer I could spray on to help protect the paint from scratches? That's what I love about colored Instamorph - no paint to scratch, since the color is part of the plastic.
Try increasing your solid layers for the top and bottom. Also decrease your layer height. 1.5 - 2mm works well in my opinion but the smaller you go the less lines you will see. My opinion cura works better than slicer . Also slow down your outer perimeters or if you see an option for skin thickness change that. PLA will always show more lines than abs from what ive seen.
Krayon makes a good clear coat spray for plastics if you can find it. I had to get it from the local hardware store though because home crapo and lowes only seem to carry rustoleum which is terrible. just.....just terrible.....
Also you can do a vapor bath if you use abs which smooths the part but, you need a well ventilated area, good fire combatant skills lol just incase, a glass jar, a machine with a heated bed or a hotplate with a temperature gauge, and some acetone. That only works with abs though not pla
