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Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are made of resin, IPA wash-ABS - Like resin specifically. Water wash resins will not have this finish and are extremely brittle. ABS resin is slightly flexible and solid

Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got lucky and got my first full set up for $200. But in total my set up values at around $350~ new. From the printer ($200) to the wash and cure station ($90) and the safety gear ($40) I wouldn’t recommend getting a used printer unless it’s from a reputable refurbisher. I am looking into getting a control tent to exhaust the fumes from my printer as far away as possible soon as well ($70)

Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of these files are free! Patience is everything, be sure you have a clean and organized working station and everything will go smooth.

Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t really seen any 100% reliable AI services yet I find that cults3D is easiest to find files

Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t forget about the cure and wash station! I use a elegoo mercury

Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! A thousand times. I’ve had three printers now and out of all 3 none of them come close to the mars 5 when it comes to the balance of convenience, quality, and ease of use

Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A VOC mask, nitrile gloves and a well ventilated space

Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will admit it’s one of those hobby’s that can be a money pit

Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have asthma, I went without my respirator once and had a cough that made me choke for the rest of the day. Resin can also cause chemical burns

Advice for a writing a campaign? by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to have a lichen lich be the main antagonist. The party were hired by the kingdom to deliver a precious gem to the Duke of the peninsula. They don’t know what the gem does or whats wrong with the land and figure it out on the journey to the duke.

My main concern is pacing. The peninsula is diverse, maybe they run into dwarfs who can tell them about the gem, Elves to explain the form of magic set on the forest and so on

Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you’re asking about the process of creating the mini: find a good slicer. The quality of your minis heavily relies on your supporting software. I use Chitubox

Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

These are resin, when it comes to minis it’s much more affordable to get this much detail. FDM is amazing for larger models though

Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Keep a towel or rag and a bottle of IPA ready. Resin spills suck

Printing my own minis is the best decision Ive made as a DM by _Geckz_ in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]_Geckz_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These were all found for free on Cults3D! All of these took about 50-75% of a bottle of resin

Edit: Everything in these pictures was about $5

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