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Printing with PETG can be tricky, but once you’ve unlocked the secrets you can enjoy one of the most versatile, durable and gorgeous 3D printing filaments around. PETG and I have had a checkered past. I’ve loved it…and have also vowed to never print with it again. But once I got my settings perfect, PETG …

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If you wander around any of the popular file saving libraries, you’ve probably seen a number of creative looking candle holders. But do they work with real candles? Will they melt? Will they catch fire? To answer this question, I printed several candle holders in PLA — the most popular and easy to use filament …

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(Updated March 5, 2023)Thangs.com is one of my favorite stl file sharing sites for finding the best models to 3d print. There are two major reasons I keep coming back to Thangs. First, they scan the entire internet looking for 3d printable files and offer results from many other file sharing sites. There’s no need …

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One of the most common challenges in 3d printing is getting proper first layer adhesion between your printer’s build surface and the object you’re printing. If your prints are lifting up at the corners or popping off entirely I’ve got a quick and easy solution: glue stick. Before you roll your eyes at me, hear …

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Let your kid make use of your 3D printer for some high-tech classroom Valentines that are sure to impress their friends. Valentine’s Day — or Friendship Day at our school — is a tricky holiday for younger kids. They want to show their friends they care without, you know, getting all mushy. (Or maybe that’s …

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