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3D printing lessons, tips, and guides that will help you get the most from your 3D printer

Why is My 3D Print Not Sticking to the Bed?

Why is My 3D Print Not Sticking to the Bed? One of the most common problems people experience with their 3D printers is the print not sticking to the print bed. Sometimes it’s apparent right from the first layer, other times you’ll think everything is fine but then notice the …

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How to Recycle Your 3D Printed Scraps and Waste Filament

How to Recycle Your 3D Printed Scraps and Waste Filament Every 3D printer will know that it’s easy to grow an extensive collection of 3D prints that you no longer want. Rather than throwing away these old prints in the trash, here are a few ideas for more environmentally responsible …

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How to Glue 3D Printed Parts

How to Glue 3D Printed Parts You’ll often need to join 3D printed parts together. Whether you’ve split a large model up into separate chunks so it will fit on your print bed or simply need to make a repair. Thankfully, no matter which material you’re 3D printing with, from …

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How to Cure SLA Resin Prints with UV light

How to Cure SLA Resin Prints with UV light SLA and DLP 3D printers work by using a liquid resin that is solidified when UV light hits it. The amount the resin solidifies is dependent on how strong the UV light is and how long it touches the resin. 3D …

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How to Setup Your New 3D Printer

How to Setup Your New 3D Printer If you’ve just bought your first 3D printer, then you’ll no doubt be super excited to get it set up and start printing as soon as possible. However, there are some checks and adjustments you should make first that I guarantee you will …

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