Creating a 3D-Printed Copper Horse Sculpture
Using Onshape and a slicer program
Using Onshape and a slicer program
Using Onshape and a slicer program
Creating a horse sculpture using Copper Filament printed with a Qidi Q1 Pro 3D printer and a Bamboo A1 PRO
Printing and Assembly
Using Onshape and a slicer program
Using Onshape and a slicer program
The initial print was done using PLA copper filament. However, due to the size of the horse, I had to cut the digital file in half and print it in two sections. After printing, I joined the halves using epoxy resin. While the resin created a strong bond, it left a visible seam between the two parts
Smoothing and Finishing
Using Onshape and a slicer program
Smoothing and Finishing
To hide the seams I made a skim coat mixture using copper powder, bicarbonate soda and epoxy resin. This mixture allowed me to skim coat the entire horse, effectively hiding the seam and any other imperfections with green oxide. After the putty cured, I sanded the the parts smooth.
Smoothing and Finishing
Smoothing and Finishing
Smoothing and Finishing
To hide the seams I made a skim coat mixture using copper powder, bicarbonate soda and epoxy resin. This mixture allowed me to skim coat the entire horse, effectively hiding the seam and any other imperfections with green oxide. After the putty cured, I sanded the the parts smooth.
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Smoothing and Finishing
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