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Post Processing Techniques for 3D Prints

There are a variety of ways you may post process your 3D prints from the lab to achieve specific visual effects. Below are links to tutorials for some of the techniques you can use to achieve the desired effects.

Sanding

3D Printing PLA - All You Need To Know | Obico Knowledge Base

Priming/Painting

How to paint PLA 3D printed parts? - Bitfab

Polishing

Don't sleep on polishing your prints. : r/3Dprinting

Glue Ups

5 Ways to Glue 3D Prints Together

Special Effects/Advanced Techniques

Flocking

Flocking 3D printed FDM parts - CAD / Show and tell - Talk Manufacturing | Hubs

Chrome Finish

How to Finish 3D Prints with Chrome Paint - Let's Print 3D

Electroplating

Electroplating 3D Prints – All You Need to Know | All3DP Pro

Stone Effect

Hydro dipping

Make your 3D prints pop with brilliant hydrographics - 3D Printing - Talk  Manufacturing | Hubs