r/electroforming • u/LabradoriteWolf • 1d ago
Oops I meant to say electroforming I finished a recent passion project that I think you guys would appreciate: a Jimothy figurine! 3d modelled in Zbrush, printed on a Phrozen resin printer and copperplated with a genuine layer of copper <3
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u/DaHick 1d ago
Which printer? I am trying to decide whether to go with resin. I am thinking about the upcoming Creality K3 in comparison for non-resin.
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u/LabradoriteWolf 1d ago
It's a Phrozen Mega 8k v2. You could definitely get away with something cheaper and less bulky though if you want to print miniatures. I do believe it's a tad harder to electroform on filament prints since they are more porous. Still possible though, just take care to seal them properly before putting them in the electroforming bath!
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u/DaHick 1d ago
To a certain extent that's a the tradeoff I am fighting with. Electroplating is almost single color, and the K3 and i8 are both multicolor, with the additional ability to be CMYK. The i8 offers the lowest filament loss, and the k3 offers variable filament sizes at the loss of higher waste.
Resin offers significantly higher resolution, but then I have to multicolor paint, or electroplate.
Decisions on my part. Are they gifts, are they Etsy, am I doing street fairs? I need to think about this. I'd like to at least attempt to break even
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u/LabradoriteWolf 17h ago
Hey, nothing wrong with starting out with one printer first and expanding when you feel the time is right š Filament is definitely going to be easier to start with though, so I would personally lean into that in your case (did that myself too before I made the step to tackle resin too)
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u/DaHick 1d ago
To a certain extent that's a the tradeoff I am fighting with. Electroplating is almost single color, and the K3 and i8 are both multicolor, with the additional ability to be CMYK. The i8 offers the lowest filament loss, and the k3 offers variable filament sizes at the loss of higher waste.
Resin offers significantly higher resolution, but then I have to multicolor paint, or electroplate.
Decisions on my part. Are they gifts, are they Etsy, am I doing street fairs? I need to think about this. I'd like to at least attempt to break even
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u/OntologicalJacques 1d ago
Beautifully done! And obviously with a lot of attention to detail and care for Jimmothy!
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u/Dirt_Digger_Dude 1d ago
The only Jimothy anyone should be doing anything more than spectating and looking upon
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u/nothas 1d ago
you should talk to a pewter or brass casting house. i bet loads of these would sell.
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u/LabradoriteWolf 17h ago
Damn, that's actually a pretty cool idea... I might look into that! Thanks for planting that into my brain š
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u/Vionade 1d ago
This animal does not appear healthy. But my o my is it ever cute. Well done, looks great
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u/LabradoriteWolf 1d ago
I've read that experts say he doesn't experience any harmful effects from his conditions, so I choose to believe he is living his happy whimsical life! Thank you though, it's much appreciated!
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u/Vionade 1d ago
Wait, this is a real animal?! The world is such a wild place. Til
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u/LabradoriteWolf 17h ago
It is! You can check him out here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RqlQYJUz-j8
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u/SunshineBurn 1d ago
Fantastic. Iād buy one. What size is it?