pmma/composite stains

[Car 54]

@millennium Just a thought, I remember (I don't do a lot of PMMA) that I would blast the surface, steam it, then lightly wash with the red brush, the facial surface I was working on with a thin swipe of glaze. Then I use a brush, and not the applicator to put the diluted (esp. A, B C D) on with. If it were a thicker type of stain that didn't puddle as much, I would try an applicator tip like Andrew P. does. (I haven't played around with those yet).

 

[Dentalmike]

I see others are diluting stain colors into their print resin for surface character. I plan to try some of that style as well.

 

[millennium]

@millennium Just a thought, I remember (I don't do a lot of PMMA) that I would blast the surface, steam it, then lightly wash with the red brush, the facial surface I was working on with a thin swipe of glaze. Then I use a brush, and not the applicator to put the diluted (esp. A, B C D) on with. If it were a thicker type of stain that didn't puddle as much, I would try an applicator tip like Andrew P. does. (I haven't played around with those yet).

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Thank you! I apply a thin wash of glaze and don't cure it, then use a brush to apply stain and cure.

 

[Andrew Priddy]

For temporary prototypes I print with Rodin Sculpture and characterize with Vita Akzent LC. For immediate load I still print with Rodin and characterize with optiglaze because it's faster. Vita definitely looks better though.

Rodin palette is out

 

[Andrew Priddy]

I see others are diluting stain colors into their print resin for surface character. I plan to try some of that style as well.

you can use silicone pointed modeling tools to add back detail into a print...
along with a resin coat.. I
would always rather add than grind...

 

[Andrew Priddy]

I see others are diluting stain colors into their print resin for surface character. I plan to try some of that style as well.

Rodin Glaze is pretty thick, but mixing color directly with it will give some interesting results

 

[JonnyLathe]

Rodin palette is out
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Ooo, how do you like it?