Just discovered your channel via Hack The Pandemic. You could also do this by printing directly on the glass then transfer the print to the paper using transfer film. This is the technique used with cut vinyl decals which keeps all the small pieces in their relative positions. Cut vinyl is self adhesive so you'd need to apply some glue to the back of the 3D print before applying it to the paper. Thanks for the video, this has inspired me to have a go at this myself!
Hi Kim, thanks for the message! I had considered using other techniques such as this, I think something like you suggest could work for other materials as well then too. Let me know how you get on:)
You're welcome! Personally, I just taped the edges with masking tape and roughly centred the paper on the build platform. I used a photo paper, because the slight gloss surface made it easy to remove the tape afterwards. If you were trying to hit exact spot on the paper, you'd want to line the corner of the paper up with the corner where the printer homes, if that makes sense?
@@CallumColes Normally i need to heat my glass bed a little bit (40-60 degrees C) while using PLA for big objects. I ll try ur technique after building my new printer. Thanks for sharing. Ill follow ur next videos. Keep it up 👍
@@ucquyvu5337 if it’s only a few layers you should be able to get away without heat for the bed. If you were to print something taller it is likely that it would warp the paper a lot since it’s not actually attached to the bed in the centre, but you could try slowing the print right down to minimise warp.
WorriedBubble thank you! Yes I’m sure you could get a setup where this would work, perhaps printing with a little larger z gap to reduce the bonding or printing onto a silkier paper would most likely also help. Let me know how you get on!
@@CallumColes Thanks man! I haven't got my printer yet, just doing a bit of research. looking for one that prints at high resolution & preferably does it quickly! If you have any recommendations it would be much appreciated
Its a huge market, lots of varieties out there, so my recommendation would depend on budget? Speed wise FDM printers are all pretty similar to be honest, that is to say, slow if you're sat their watching them... but much quicker than ordering parts externally
@@CallumColes probs talking £1k-£5k max. I know NOTHING about 3d printing & I'm toying with printing a sturdy puzzle with the surface area of an A4 piece of paper. Absolute 3d noob so I'm trying to figure out how long that would take/ if it's viable!
Sounds cool! Well to be honest, I think your best bet would be to go for something nice and simple to start off with, there's no point spending all your budget on something high end and expensive since there's no guarantee the venture will pan out anyway. Take a look at Creality CR-10 V2, approx £500 and has a big enough build platform for A4 (300x300mm). Plus if you're after speed and wanted to scale up, 10 of these printers will go a lot quicker than 1 or 2 expensive prosumer printers! PETG could be a good option for a sturdy material choice, but again would depend on exactly the file and use case. Hope that helps, always here if you have any other questions:)
What a great idea! I’ll definitely try! Thanks for sharing !
Thank you for the comment, pleased you liked the idea! Feel free to share anything you create with this method, would love to see
Just discovered your channel via Hack The Pandemic.
You could also do this by printing directly on the glass then transfer the print to the paper using transfer film. This is the technique used with cut vinyl decals which keeps all the small pieces in their relative positions. Cut vinyl is self adhesive so you'd need to apply some glue to the back of the 3D print before applying it to the paper.
Thanks for the video, this has inspired me to have a go at this myself!
Hi Kim, thanks for the message! I had considered using other techniques such as this, I think something like you suggest could work for other materials as well then too. Let me know how you get on:)
Excellent, thanks for sharing that 😀
You’re welcome 🙌🏼
Cool stuff, keep on with good work
APECO thank you for the comment, I will do!
Many times when I print the first couple make him look really. I always thought it would make a good art piece
It certainly does! I’m planning to print on more different surfaces soon🙌🏼
Thanks again. How do I position the paper on the bed.
You're welcome! Personally, I just taped the edges with masking tape and roughly centred the paper on the build platform. I used a photo paper, because the slight gloss surface made it easy to remove the tape afterwards. If you were trying to hit exact spot on the paper, you'd want to line the corner of the paper up with the corner where the printer homes, if that makes sense?
Will it stay stuck to the paper if you bend it?
Thanks for the video. If u don't mind, i wonder what types of plastics u used to print on paper and how u deal with wraping problem.
Thanks for the comment, I used PLA since this material is low warp.
@@CallumColes Normally i need to heat my glass bed a little bit (40-60 degrees C) while using PLA for big objects.
I ll try ur technique after building my new printer.
Thanks for sharing. Ill follow ur next videos. Keep it up 👍
@@ucquyvu5337 if it’s only a few layers you should be able to get away without heat for the bed. If you were to print something taller it is likely that it would warp the paper a lot since it’s not actually attached to the bed in the centre, but you could try slowing the print right down to minimise warp.
@@CallumColes thanks
Very cool!
Daniel Domenech thanks daniel! Let me know if you try it out:)
You realize cura can take images now? Maybe not at the time but it is not a new feature. Great video! Thanks!
It can indeed! Good for lithographs I’ve heard?I’ve never used it much though, but maybe I’ll have another look again soon🙌🏼
@@CallumColes Cool!
If you use white PLA onto black paper, it is a more unusual piece of art 👍
Great idea! Thank you for sharing:)
Great stuff Callum, strange question - would it be easy to peel the artwork off the paper in one piece after printing or would it most likely break?
WorriedBubble thank you! Yes I’m sure you could get a setup where this would work, perhaps printing with a little larger z gap to reduce the bonding or printing onto a silkier paper would most likely also help. Let me know how you get on!
@@CallumColes Thanks man! I haven't got my printer yet, just doing a bit of research. looking for one that prints at high resolution & preferably does it quickly! If you have any recommendations it would be much appreciated
Its a huge market, lots of varieties out there, so my recommendation would depend on budget? Speed wise FDM printers are all pretty similar to be honest, that is to say, slow if you're sat their watching them... but much quicker than ordering parts externally
@@CallumColes probs talking £1k-£5k max. I know NOTHING about 3d printing & I'm toying with printing a sturdy puzzle with the surface area of an A4 piece of paper. Absolute 3d noob so I'm trying to figure out how long that would take/ if it's viable!
Sounds cool! Well to be honest, I think your best bet would be to go for something nice and simple to start off with, there's no point spending all your budget on something high end and expensive since there's no guarantee the venture will pan out anyway. Take a look at Creality CR-10 V2, approx £500 and has a big enough build platform for A4 (300x300mm). Plus if you're after speed and wanted to scale up, 10 of these printers will go a lot quicker than 1 or 2 expensive prosumer printers! PETG could be a good option for a sturdy material choice, but again would depend on exactly the file and use case. Hope that helps, always here if you have any other questions:)
Very nice vidéo
Thank you! :)
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