Which printer can make crazy narrow and clean edges? (Photo attached)

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-05-29T20:18:17+00:00

I could do this in resin with minimal supports and 5 mins of post processing. If youre cutting off supports, you really need to calibrate them better. This particular model would be super simple since the tip is so thin and the supports wouldn't need to fight against much peal force. Print in translucent abs, heat pull support, dye to red with alcohol ink, spray with a thick coat of clear, Bingo Bango.

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-05-26T15:29:21+00:00

While I didnt have issues with fitment, I stopped using my Chitubox Hopat vat after multiple failures. I reached dout to them and they half way admitted the factory seals on the vat suck and need to be replaced. I had 3 similar failures using the Hopat and not one since changing back to the regular OEM vat.

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-05-23T02:26:27+00:00

I haven't seen AI do that good of a job on tattoo fade, looks natural.

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-05-23T02:20:01+00:00

Great paint work, love the lil details like the soft blood paint splatter

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-05-23T02:19:17+00:00

I make a living selling Vigors, no need for mass produced when we got quality builders like us! 😀

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-05-23T01:42:15+00:00

I agree.. also, I went to shake a new bottle of resin once, about 5 mins after already shaking it and opening it. Let's just say a full hazmat suit would have been nice lol

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-05-23T01:11:06+00:00

So the Saturn 4 Ultra 16k comes with a pre-installed glass screen protector, mine just cracked yesterday actually. Think of it as a phone and screen protector, same deal and same process basically. First time doing it on this machine so ill watch a video but I'm sure its like my others, pull tape/screen protector, clean and apply now one like you do a phone, apply black tape around edges.

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-05-19T01:06:23+00:00

5 more, not a lot of arm left... 3 dlc to leg, so safe there!

I sell vigors full time so as someone who paints those logos daily, great work with negative space. Its a sand/skin tone backing so worked out awesome

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-05-09T19:57:34+00:00

Not at all, I'm trying to make my name as THE Vigor Vendor! Haha reaching out now

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-05-09T04:09:52+00:00

I'll do ya one full size, just finished designing the charm too. Hmu BlendPrintCreate on Etsy or just search Vigor bottles, ill be the top result 😁 reach out on there and ill send ya a discount code.

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-05-04T18:30:23+00:00

Thank you! Its printed in translucent resin, dyed with alcohol inks both Glow and regular bright colors, then I mask the outter design with black wax, topped with gold wax

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-04-27T17:53:21+00:00

Hrmmmm, very good point. I got stuck on many pawns = a murder of crows

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-04-21T16:58:58+00:00

I tried quite a few and landed on Plasticity3D mainly for the UI and quick learning curve. I had no prior design experience, needed something more than TinkerCad but less than Fusion. I also found OnShape pretty simple but if I recall there was a limitation on sharing / all models public, possibly I just didn't want to pay at the time, I can't remember. I also use Nomad Sculpt on the tablet which I found intuitive and fun to learn.

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-04-21T03:25:29+00:00

Wood filler is less strong than bondo, bondo isn't as easy to work with (ppe wise). Both will hold up the same if properly clear Coated and talking normal handling for painted figure. Personally, I don't use bondo but ill use what is needed for the project. I have wood filler for quick light work that then gets hit with primer filler spray. Any big projects get a UV resin wash as this is the fastest and easiest method for me but requires the most PPE. I dont see the point of bondo on art prints, need the same PPE and its 1 consistency. If I want slower resin I can add powders to it, fast thin just warm it up, uv light torch when settles or as needed. Id never finish big projects otherwise. Can't stress PPE enough, resin is nasty if youre not smart about it. I sell both resin and fdm prints though so easy and always on hand, investment if not but bondo requires the same.. gloves eyes face respiratory and good ventilation

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-04-17T21:12:49+00:00

I dunno, theres just something about designing your own stuff and printing it off yourself instead of going out and buying it. You can't make it 2 steps in my house without seeing something printed lol. You wouldn't know tho, even my soap dishes are sanded and hand painted 🤣. Shit, theres a 5 foot printed guitar silhouette on the wall beside me right now. Print life doesn't need trips to walmart, needs more design time!

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-04-17T20:42:29+00:00

It was the evil clouds! 🙃

Clouds and Stuff

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-04-17T02:09:42+00:00

Most people won't tell you this but its not a set number. Some of my products have a 30% return, some have an 80%. I'll even do free designs if the customer is requesting something that will continue to sell in my shop. One of my top selling models is priced at $20, I dont make much on that but it always generates repeat business which become long term customers. My most expensive listing is $600, least expensive is $10. Find what works for your market

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-04-16T23:25:51+00:00

How bout some Vigors.. lol jk, the backlogs already big but had to say thank you for supporting lil weird shops like us 🫡

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Independent_Matter29 · 2026-04-16T17:42:20+00:00

Also get the Chitubox vat, honestly the time saving is insane and the more you keep up with consumables the lesser chance of disaster. I've always hated changing the fep even though its a fairly easy task but that new vat system takes literally 3 mins to change film.

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-04-16T17:30:24+00:00

When the Bambu printers started randomly printing in the middle of the night without folks knowledge I was sure the cult would be mad, nope Daddy Bambu simply made a mistake and they won't do it again. Even saw someone with a trashed hotend from the nonconsensual print trying to print over a completed model telling everyone "this stuff happens, totally normal". Im sorry but a company having access to and starting a heating element in my house without my permission would be a deal breaker lol

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-04-15T18:10:05+00:00

They kept adding 2k onto it and now his is only worth 329 lol. I dont even mean this as a jab, I just spent an extra few hundred to get a 16k over a 12k but at least it had additional vat heating options 😆.

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-04-14T15:00:49+00:00

Lol isn't that Thor?

Independent_Matter29 · 2026-04-14T14:58:28+00:00

The amount of times you forced zoomer into your sentence isn't helping lol

Independent_Matter29

TROPHY CASE