To smooth out a 3D pen print, a common method is sanding the surface.
Smoothing a 3D pen print using sanding follows a process similar to sanding other materials. The key is to gradually refine the surface.
Here's how to do it:
- Start with a Low Grit: Begin with coarse sandpaper (low grit number). This helps to remove larger imperfections and shape the print.
- Work Your Way Up: Progressively switch to finer sandpaper (higher grit numbers). Each step with a higher grit smooths out the scratches left by the previous, coarser grit.
- Achieve Desired Result: Continue moving to higher grits until you reach the desired level of smoothness for your 3D pen creation.
- For Best Results: Going up to 200 grit sandpaper can create the best results in terms of surface finish. However, reaching this level of smoothness can be very labor intensive.
Sanding is a hands-on process that allows you to manually smooth and refine the contours and surfaces of your 3D pen art.
