3D Printing on Fabric: Geometric Art

Creating art and a frame at the same time, made possible by 3D printing directly on fabric!
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[@AndrewSink]

The tulle fabric is only $2.98 on Amazon, try it yourself: amzn.to/454iWCG

[@TheMightyBunty]

Sometimes craft stores have them for $0.99 a yard when on clearance

[@salbahejim]

​@@TheMightyBunty The link is to a spool that's 6" x 25 yards for only $2.98. That's just over 4 square yards so it sounds like a good deal.

[@Mizu-AM]

I don't think I can without a whole ass 3d printer

[@clownfromclowntown]

You can get a yard of tulle for like 50¢ at most fabric depots as well

[@ZarifsArtWorld]

I think it is the size of china😅

[@thicc-mothman]

Oh man this technique would help soo much with cosplay creation

[@shadowlord0162]

you could get some insane looking stuff done with this

[@andresacosta5318]

Ive seen cosplayers use this to print dragon scale and then sow in batches

[@StormTheSquid]

​@@andresacosta5318I was about to say, I could totally see someone making scalemail out of this!

[@Moo-2310]

Yes! I bet you could make some really fun, intricate designs on the fabric this way :)

[@nattylite9220]

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY IM SO EXCITED😂😂

[@shoreydesigns3064]

Great job on printing and explaining the process. Thank you for the shout-out.

[@skippyjej]

You designed this style? Awesome!

[@IgorNV]

Thank you for your work! Subbed to your channel :)

[@Fuzei_Media]

You've definitely created something innovative my man. Opened up a whole new world for 3D printers.

[@nickmilano2516]

Now makes a gator

[@drdrty]

@@skippyjejthis method was designed by some academics at universities. He just popularised it on social media

[@connormccarter9581]

Dude.... I think I am going to trying this with city and terrain maps... Thanks Andrew!

[@AndrewSink]

Awesome! Sounds like fun; good luck!

[@Beateau]

Genius! My stepdad loves maps, and I've been looking at some pretty neat (but expensive) ways of creating different maps of areas significant to him, but this may just be both the cheapest and most unique.

[@jodoodlyboi2963]

What an awesome and great idea!! This would be epic for ttrpg

[@ShoulderMonster]

​@@BeateauAnd at the end, optionally pour in acrylic for the oceans. 😁

[@mclama1139]

Let me know if you have an insta or something I'd love to see that

[@0The_Farlander0]

It's such an insanely cool and straightforward technique that opens up an entire range of concepts and finished products. Everyone is talking about AI as the du jour big deal but the tech stuff that consistently blows me away is the entire field of 3d printing. Phenomenal stuff.

[@AndrewSink]

Thank you!

[@jedstanaland2897]

Personally I would use two or three layers bef placing the fabric. It may sound unusual but the idea is to help reduce the stress on any individual part that is on the other side of the fabric.

[@massetozacarias5693]

Imagine a 3d printed lace design for a wedding gown...

[@Thecodexnoir]

That’s an amazing idea ☺️

[@SewPrinted]

Agreed!! I printed lace for my wedding dress like this using TPU 👍😉

[@Kalleron]

Iridescent scales on nearly invisible fabric... Dragon Wedding!!

[@waffleaffle231]

​@@Kalleron I must be a dragon at my wedding now I will settle for nothing less

[@RealTeaChick]

😍

[@kenshinbattousai374]

If you use clear tulle, you can go a step further by pouring a thin layer of clear resin that will make the tulle disappear completely

[@smapa1185]

I feel like that wouldn't last very long

[@kenshinbattousai374]

@@smapa1185? Acrylic resin is pretty strong, and the total layer height here is decently tall. A fully submerged print would no longer be flexible, but would achieve a really cool effect for something you frame or hang.

[@RF-Ataraxia]

​@@smapa1185It's not like it's a CD jewel case, now THAT is an extremely fragile acrylic.

[@Thecodexnoir]

Oo that’s friggin SMART 👑 Are there flexible Acrylic Resins? If not I bet clear Latex would work... actually, that sounds divine, both visually & tactile wise.

[@BeastGuardian]

There are flexible "soft" UV resins that could be great for this!

[@Daisythepage]

This could also be super useful for making things like fursuits! Especially characters with like layered scaly bits or horns. The way the fabric moves makes it look so natural! :]

[@andrewpotts7952]

As someone who has tried this before. The weight quickly becomes a problem, I made an arm sleeve of scales roughly a third the size of what's in the video and just that much was much heavier than the same amount of faux fur

[@faultyinterface]

Ok, this is the first 3d printing hack in a while that is actually useful. I've been avoiding making that cat print for years. In return for these seratonins, I give a thumbs up.

[@AndrewSink]

Thanks!

[@RealTeaChick]

Why avoid?

[@ElysetheEevee]

They probably didn't want to have to piece together the entire thing, much like in this short.

[@Daniellelp921]

This is gonna be a game changer in costume design, cosplay and even every day fashion.

[@Fenrires]

Dissolvable fabric also exists for machine lace making.

[@UncleJessy]

Omg that frame idea is fantastic!

[@camtron1967]

Oh my god it is THE uncle jessy

[@mrburns366]

​@@camtron1967 John Stamos himself! 😅

[@lexxfyre]

The border anchors are an excellent idea, since the fabric (I use thin cotton or guazy scrap pieces I get from the fabric store) has a tendency to shift a little when printing the sandwiching layer of my scales. I’m actually about to start a project, and that border idea may make it a lot easier to control my prints. Ty!

[@AndrewSink]

No worries, let me know how it works for you!

[@Urza9814]

If you want something stiffer, window screen also seems to work well. That's typically black though, which might be better or worse depending on where/how you're displaying it...

[@Theadora-wakes]

You can make some sick dragon cosplays with this!

[@magnawaves]

That is super cool. I was a little confused for a moment after the dragon scales are picked up lmao

[@mykolask]

props to you for giving credit where credit's due

[@AndrewSink]

Easy to do!

[@luckas221a]

that's a really cool idea for printing wearable items. I would love those purple spikes sitting on my shoulders

[@IthinkIneedAhug]

This is still one of the coolest techniques to me! I love seeing more traditional craft mixed with new technology and techniques 💖

[@rorymichaelosullivan2191]

And finally someone gives me a reason to get a printer

[@Old-soul91]

That is a great idea you can make some really cool costumes

[@AndrewSink]

Totally agree.

[@kolmo3182]

if it works with a flat sheet of fabric fiberglass this could be the skin to even larger 3d crafts that could make some of the best looking scales that can flex and be stiff in some places

[@kaedesakura9274]

I kinda wanna assemble it now that looks like a fun puzzle

[@acewinters3855]

Oh wow, the possibilities for the applications of this technique for costume design are blowing my mind right now 🤯🤯🤯

[@satibel]

You could probably find some fabric like that made out of transparent fibers which would make it even more interesting, especially if you make the border thicker. Another great use would be to put wireless leds in the middle prints and a coil on the outside, making a really interesting shape. Another thing to try would be printing a holder, and flipping the print so you have both sides. (Or just print the bottom with support) Edit: a single strand of magician thread (i.e. 0.02mm fiber) would probably work as long as you cross each piece twice at 90 degrees to prevent it from rotating.

[@PhoenixFlight8D]

Omg the costumes and cosplay with this- if this technique gets super popular the creative world will explode

[@MrTacoSr]

This would be great for custom spray paint cutouts!

[@RealTeaChick]

If you used the water soluble fabric, it might disappear without leaving a net patter either. Though a cricut would probably be better for that project

[@malta7406]

You're an absolute pro! This looks incredible. Maybe cutting with a knife on a mat would clean up the edges a bit cleaner, but I don't know what the part will be used for, so it probably doesn't matter. Again, phenomenal work!

[@nicholevimmerstedt6759]

I’ve seen this technique by a few different 3D printing creators and it’s so cool. I really want to see a fashion designer or a sewing creator or something use this technique to make an outfit or something.

[@FunDumb]

I think it looks beautiful.

[@AndrewSink]

Thank you!

[@DessahLS]

Oh my gosh! I wish I had access to use this in fashion design! So many possibilities!!

[@AndrewSink]

Never too late to start! Give it a shot!

[@bluefox2844]

Oh my dad is obsessed with 3d printing! He will love this ❤ thanks so much!

[@IamAJoe]

this would be really cool for shadow boxing items and adding detail to the background

[@steveman1982]

This would have been nice to know about before i tediously glued glow in the dark letters on pieces of plexiglas. (Cursive is the way to go if you want to do it that way, waaaay fewer pieces)

[@samuelmellars7855]

If you are working with plexiglass, one option is to engrave the design into the surface and put a light strip on the edge of the plexi- the engraving will catch and scatter the light, making the design glow!

[@nutzeeer]

This would be super cool for costumes!

[@widojay2048]

Cosplay is going to be an a whole other level either way this

[@AndrewSink]

For sure!

[@widojay2048]

@@AndrewSinkyou should try making something like that, it would be really cool. Picture something like a set of armour made of dragon scales.

[@johnf4085]

Thanks for showing me something new. This is a new concept for me in 3d printing.

[@CourtneyCha0s]

Cosplayers must love this

[@kioshekat7931]

Oh the ideas for wall art 🤯

[@AndrewSink]

For sure!

[@BrianWenger]

Dude. That's awesome.

[@AndrewSink]

Thanks Brian! Maybe a Spider-Man print is in your future? 🕷️🦸

[@lildmckay]

This is so unbelievably cool. What a great idea.

[@AndrewSink]

Thanks!

[@Adam_Bosscoe]

People are so creative, I love this!

[@coconutcore]

Oh…my…god… The very meaning of reality has changed, that’s how mindblown I am.

[@AndrewSink]

Happy to help!

[@sorenolaf2081]

That sounds amazing for decorating clothing

[@tymothyyoung1530]

Thanks. Now I need a 3D printer to make my own super awesome 3D appliqués for my upcycled clothing. My husband is going to laugh when I tell him I neeeed one for my business.

[@benosonline]

The potential for sewing and 3d printing seems to have a surprising crossover - you could do this with a water soluble embroidery stabilizer and would be able to dissolve the fabric away with water, leaving the assembled pieces

[@Beateau]

ZIRO has some great filaments too. I think it's their matte black that honestly looks like I'm printing with Black 2.0.

[@elromanicobaby]

Super cool idea

[@AndrewSink]

Thanks!

[@beardedelephant3023]

All these videos are really making me want to get into 3D printing

[@AndrewSink]

Do it!

[@beardedelephant3023]

@@AndrewSink Just researching which one to buy bc I don’t know anything about them

[@nicholaschastain2060]

The first part looked sick

[@moonlight_alpha7094]

At this rate he might create a new fashion trend

[@fuzznickers]

I love this idea so thank you for such a great description! I hope this is posted along with the original 3d creation as I've been wanting to print this for my mother ❤

[@Amy_Dunn]

This opens up so many possibilities! You could print onto washable interfacing, glue down the individual parts, then wash away the interfacing around it. You could also try iron on interfacing to make 3D printed patches... Unless the print is too hot?

[@Urza9814]

I dunno about tulle fabric, but it looked a bit like window screen to me, which I've got a big roll of in the closet, so I did a small test with that and can confirm it also works just fine! Might be a bit harder to tape down because it comes in a roll so it doesn't lay flat but a few long strips of painters tape held it just fine for me. My test was just using the last file I printed, paused after the first layer or two, laid down the screen (and raised the z-offset about .1mm; not sure if that's totally necessary though), resumed a few more layers and then cancelled it. Now I gotta find an actual reason to use this...thanks for the tip!

[@N95j]

this is a great way to promote things

[@BaseSteve]

That’s very awesome tech. I suppose you could also 3-D print small numbers on each of the tiles and then create a reference sheet if you don’t have access to those fibers. This shit is so cool

[@marievanorden9399]

OH. MY. HOLY. This looks SO COOL!!!!

[@AndrewSink]

Thanks!

[@Robiness]

Oh this is cool way to make your own applique for dresses

[@peytoia]

ohhh man the possibilities here are endless

[@AndrewSink]

Right?!? It’s really exciting stuff!

[@clarafilosi]

THIS WOULD BE SO GOOD FOR COSPLAY CREATION OMG

[@alexjohnson5954]

That's actually super smart and dope as hell 😃

[@Aexus1]

Have you adjusted your bed level when using the fabric on the print? or did you just pause it and lay the fabric over the print / start the print with the fabric on the bottom?

[@ValTek_Armory]

Printing with thicker layers allows you to insert the fabric without much issue

[@Urza9814]

I just tried this using window screen, reused a model I already had on the printer so no changes to layer height or anything. I *did* raise the Z-offset by about 0.1mm when I added the screen but not sure that's really necessary. You do need it to squeeze the plastic through the screen though so you definitely wouldn't want to raise it much...

[@titoepfx4272]

and then u mirror it and print it again and then glue both sides together and then put it on type of floating frame and u have a cool looking art from multiple angles

[@AndrewSink]

Nice! That’s a great idea!

[@mothie]

His usage of the passive voice while talking about things he did is astonishing ,,,

[@paulbunyangonewild7596]

This is gonna make my monster high custom outfits WILLLLDDD!

[@kings_ace1004]

This looks amazing I wanna see it with multiple colors

[@COOCHIESTEEVE]

The future of fashion🤔😌😏🤔

[@angelmagickcosplay4162]

Oooh that would he such a cool method of making the detailing on a cosplay I'm planning. Shame I can't afford to buy one of those printers and trying to use it might cause my brain to explode before understanding g it 😂😂

[@RealTeaChick]

You should check at your local library. Some of them have 3D printers that you can just pay for the material if you bring a design to print. Obviously there's a wait list, like if you were wanting to check out a book, but it is an inexpensive way to dip your toes.

[@adamdurbin6895]

Oh shit my cosplay just hit 💯 im trying this right now i sew and 3D print so this is next level thanks for sharing

[@letscarpethisdiem1988]

I wonder how well this would work with bobbinet? It’s kind of like tule only it’s less rigid. It’s softer and more flowy so you could probably incorporate it into outfits more comfortably.

[@RobertTheFoxxo]

Wow, that looks great!

[@miloverreijt6396]

I respect him printing without fabric first just to demonstrate the fact that that's not the best idea for such hard to reconstruct designs.

[@AndrewSink]

🫡

[@gtraven2377]

the ability to make some insane chainmail 😂

[@Sphendrana]

And now I want dragon scale shirts for casual wear.

[@RealTeaChick]

Make it happen!

[@pokelolavb4]

Will I try this? I don't think so. Is it epic? Yes it is. And color for filament? As the classic says "shut up and take my money" 😂

[@AndrewSink]

YOU SHOULD TOTALLY TRY IT! The fabric is cheap; give it a shot!

[@RealTeaChick]

@@AndrewSink I'm not sure it's the fabric they're lacking

[@theeartsee6622]

that is so satisfying

[@AndrewSink]

Thanks!

[@Nangtokala12]

This is so creative

[@LoveLee04]

That’s beautiful in gown

[@AndrewSink]

Great idea!

[@TouchofDepth]

really cool thanks for sharing

[@AndrewSink]

Thanks for watching!

[@stefh3ni]

I watched teen titans go as a child, now i’m 19 and I randomly decided to listen to this again. It’s a beautiful song and I loved that episode

[@elizabetheaton3882]

What a great idea

[@martinmajewski]

You could also just put a 0.2mm high 3D cube underneath the structure and link it to a modifier, e.g., in Prusa Slicer; inside the modifier, set top and bottom layers to 0 and the infill to 20% and the infill pattern to grid. Same mesh support with no in-print fiddling.

[@hannahl4108]

So cool and awesome!

[@AndrewSink]

Thank you!

[@Drag0nmaster]

"Try it out, and let me know what you think." As if most people have a 3d printer XD

[@mohdshow]

This would be nice on a t-shirt

[@AndrewSink]

I totally agree!

[@shadowclawyamada2081]

Sometimes I feel like Jerma is actually just a sim

[@BeIka19]

It's fantastic!!!!!

[@jajajajaja3471]

This is great for creating cosplay outfits!

[@lexitayte]

So so sooo cool

[@EKUL34]

How do you stop the next layer crashing into the fabric?

[@NightShadowGames]

There's also a fabric that can "melt" away with water, so if glue the peices to a water resistant surface (canvas, frame, glass, etc) you can then melt away the fabric and have the pieces in the right placements

[@Smilebefine]

I really like this idea 👍

[@AndrewSink]

Thanks!

[@Maninawig]

Honestly, that spike scale example left me thinking that this might be a great method for cosplay. Might need a bit of work, but making scales like that on a body suit could really work wonders, and much like machine embroidery, you could most likely shift the material to the side instead of making it in parts.

[@Thecodexnoir]

That’s really cool! Those spiky scales were really somethin.. imagine having a bodysuit made with spikes down your back & having someone run their hand down your spine 😯 So many possibilities

[@tondriasanders6306]

I’d love to find ways to incorporate this into clothing. Very cool

[@trevordillon1921]

Damn, that’s cool af, one of the few times I wished I didn’t have an SLA.

[@Whoblewboobear]

This is so cool!

[@AndrewSink]

Thank you!

[@victoriahaller7600]

I love this! I wonder if then you could sew the tulle onto another fabric!

[@trisscarfurbelow1591]

So cool! Do you use any recycled materials?

[@xcluzivetube]

Would it work on a normal white cotton shirt???

[@AndrewSink]

Maybe! Try it out!