Bambu Studio project 2d image to 3d print with bonus (Full Work Flow)

[@kitchenbriks3685]

Flip the model over so the front is on the build plate and use a textured pei plate. Your front surface will look great.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

"Textured layer life" 😉

[@Ggoodnight35]

Your videos are sooo good. I do a part time class for Bambu beginners for a local Bambu reseller. I always recommend your videos.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

You are awesome. Thank you. 😊

[@sipherUK666]

Great video - thanks for taking the time to share.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting.

[@VoidScytheX]

Realy nice Vid.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Thank you very much.

[@davidvolland7250]

just getting into 3d printing, next time show us how to make a keychain where hello kitty is a character statue 1.5 inches tall standing up. Also maybe how we could make a statue key chain from a family photo to give to a family member for a birthday. Great job well done I suscribed and thumbs up

[@RedERscrubs]

Wow. From start to end-EXCELLENT tutorial. You answered SO MANY questions I had!! Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to demonstrate!! GREATLY appreciated. Definitely subscribing as well as sending to others.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much I appreciate that. With all of the positive feedback it is a powerful motivator to keep going.

[@RedERscrubs]

@@ashleys3dprintshop Keep going! Keep going!!

[@Piercedguy]

you might want to turn your mic up, cant barely hear you

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

I have another video where I cut the music and boosted the mic. Not perfect but a bit better. The microphone I used is trash so going forward new videos will sound clearer. Music free kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIWypnqdbtyiha8&t or Some music kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3a2hmtqh5iDq7s

[@jorgeacosta1198]

hola de los videos que he visto es el primero de bambula 2d a 3d que me gusta es muy muy bueno todavia no he visto todo tu canal pero ya se que lo voy a hacer proximamente te contare gracias por compartir tus conocimientos exito y salud

[@jeffreyotto7633]

Great video, thanks

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Thank you very much for watching. Be aware the version of Bambu studio changes how this technique works. Shown here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJCVemqMd9protE

[@cathierosa3730]

Thank you for all the information on this video. I am new to this and for weeks I been searching for details on how to make things and thank you so much for all the detail how to take a image and transform it into a SVG and how to make key chain. Hope you have a wonderful day. Thank You so much! Q? Do you have any videos of how to use HueForge? I really need help with that also.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Glad it was helpful! SVG handling will change with the later versions of Bambu studio so I recommend holding on to older versions as this technique changes a bit. I do have hue forge but I thing some of my fellow content creators have made some excellent videos so I am unsure if I can add much to topic. Take care and thank you very much.

[@LynelandLisa]

Great. I’ve been searching for a while on how to do this. Thank you

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Hey hey. There are some limitations to this method (complex images get errors) but it's a nice starting point. Thank you for commenting.

[@LynelSeawood]

❤

[@arifmartoyo]

Thank you sir..

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Thank you very much to watching and commenting.

[@dayworkhard]

this is really cool feature

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Indeed it is. There is a bunch more it can do as well. Thank you for commenting.

[@waskus]

What program are you using now for svg?

[@catalinnicolaevici2061]

Thank you! I'm gonna make so so much stuff! I also have a graphic design tablet so I can add my own flair to my prints! My first thing I'm gonna make is a holder for my laser engraver/cutter bed for my plasma torch! Cause I built a huge 3ft x 3ft cutting/engraving bed! I'm guessing for more 3d things I just take my 4 sides and put them on the Corresponding side?

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

That is awesome. 😁 The, sky is the limit. Thank you for watching and commenting your ideas for projects.

[@LisandroGiordanella]

Excelente video

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Muchas gracias😁

[@jorgeacosta1198]

ahora ya los estoy viendo con el traductor de vidos de you tube exito y salud

[@vballwin]

Hi....so, I brought in a svg file of Bluey to practice but, when it came to "split"-ting the file, it wouldn't allow it. Hints?

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

@@vballwin thank you for the question. The latest version of bambu Studio broke how the SVG files get handled. This video should be helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJCVemqMd9protE

[@raygunzd]

I really appreciate your work. I've been adding SVG logo's to 3DPrintys fidget snowman. But when I try to import a SGV into Orca slicer it just comes out as a solid object, any ideas as to what I'm doing wrong?

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Orca and prusa slicer handle svgs differently than Bambu studio. You would have to use a very old version of Orca(2022-,mid 2023) to have to behave like Bambu studio.

[@schmidtpe]

Great video thanks!

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Thank you very much😀

[@ronheiland6250]

I have a box I want to put a graphic on. So what do you do next? How do you "stick" it to the box. Then you print that and the box as one part. How is that done?

[@Piercedguy]

great video, really didnt know you could do this and already had my printer a few weeks lol

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Thanks for commenting. The printers and the program can do some simple and complex things with little effort.

[@Pyriscent]

Couldn't you do this faster by painting it when it was split into pieces and then assemble afterwards? To me that is faster as it cuts out about a minute of the steps in this video but am I missing something? Also, wouln't this cause one of two issues, either too many material changes or an ability to see through the filament if you don't choose to just paint the top 1 mm?

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

There are many ways to do this. I reassemble after a "split into objects" so folks don't accidently move a piece before reassembly. If you are careful they may not be an issue but these steps are for beginners so I aim for reduction of potential issues. SVG files can "punish" your AMS with many filament changes if painted incorrectly. The big print was about 9 filament changes. white over black could come out grey if there isnt enough layers so it depends on your model height and ultimate goal. So for instance if you split into parts you have to click on each part and paint individually. There are about 40 parts and 40 entries into the paint tool. Which arguably could take longer and we are assuming new users do not move a single piece by accident or make a mistake in the object process tab. If you are assembled you can paint, the top few layers, and entire model in one pass. If you split into parts or paint using the "number keys" you will have filament changes every layer. The big one was 5 layers high "Top layers" only 22 grams 2.88 flushed 9 filament changes 45min print Change every layer 24g used 5grams flushed 16 filament changes 1hr 4 min For a simple print it's not a big deal but for more complex prints it can get crazy. 😅 This covers it a little better kzbin.info/www/bejne/aau8laSLqbuUaas using a 10mm high model. The print time explodes from 1 hr to 3 and uses much more filament per layer and way more filament changes. But in the end there is no wrong answer as long as the model meets your needs. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@Ggoodnight35]

I have tried this about 30 times. I think Vectorizer AI changed something when they went off beta. My JPG files comes out as a solid block. In my objects window, I only see one object.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

It's not you. It's most likely the slicer. Bambu studio's latest version changed how SVG files are handled This video covers it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJCVemqMd9protE

[@Ggoodnight35]

I’ll work this tomorrow. Thanks so much. Love your videos!!

[@Ggoodnight35]

@ That almost worked for me. Much better. When I transfer to the slicer, it doesn’t come over in neat “parts” like on your video. For example, the parts seem fragmented and way too many. Nor do they light up for me when I hover the mouse over it. I’m assuming you used the standard AI VECTORIZER settings? I’ll get it. I did the last version of 1.9. Is that what you used? Happy Holidays.

[@Crodgers88]

So I used Adobe express and a few others and none of them convert it over like how yours showed up and idk why it looks like some one trimmed out the character already

[@arthurtorricer4544]

my cousin is asking me to make her a special Key chain.. with TPU. my question is the SVG pic i can find are of the correct picture, but the she is a hunter, and wants the in side of design camo print army green.. Which the original SVG doesnt have.. How do you change the inside color of design? Say your Hello kitty is not white but army camo color.

[@craig4451]

what if you dont want base layer/color, but 2 sided??

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

There are a couple of ways to think about it. 1. You can paint both sides, fill bucket makes it simple. (ideal) 2. You can paint using the number key (not ideal) I personally don't like to make too many filament changes per layer as it adds to the print time if you have a thicker model. So if you think of this like a 5 layer poker chip ------color layer----- ------black base----- ------black base----- ------black base----- ------color layer----- vs ------color layer----- ------color layer----- ------color layer----- ------color layer----- ------color layer----- This video goes over how svg files are handled. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aau8laSLqbuUaas I will warn you the latest version of bambu studio completely breaks how this works so I would either avoid updating or keep an older version around.

[@EnchantedWoodDesignz]

If i wanted to curve this instead of making it flat, is there a way to do that ?

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Hello. Yes there is a way but there are 2 answers, If you are running bambu studio 1.09 or older see this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYaToad8qp19pZo If you are running 1.10 or newer(latest version) the steps have changed. I am working on a video now that shows the steps but there are huge drawbacks in the latter version.

[@EnchantedWoodDesignz]

@@ashleys3dprintshop Awesome, thank you for responding. I will watch the video, just to see it and how its done. Even though its changed. I appreciate you.

[@xxx-be1jr]

are you still using this method? I done same things in the video but i only import a square and the svg is not being able to be split into objects. I just paid for vectorizer but it is not doing same things as you`re showing in the video.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Hello. With the latest bambu studio update they borked how SVG files are handled. Better to attach an SVG file to an object but worse for anything else. Version 1.10 or newer does things like orca and prusa slicer which seems like a step back. If you are using my method you would need to use version 1.09.07.52 or earlier. Hope this helps. found here github.com/bambulab/BambuStudio/releases/tag/v01.09.07.52

[@wa8khp-468]

Excellent video . My P1S combo will be here in a couple weeks, trying to learn everything I can! I have a slightly different 2D to 3D print I need to solve. I have a PNG with 3 colors. I need to print this in 3 layers with 1 color per layer. Each layer is 1 mm, total 3 mm for print. Base layer white, center red and top black. Can this be done in Bambu Studio or must I use other software? Any suggestions would be GREAT! THANKS. David

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Thank you for kind words. There is a several ways to convert to a SVG file(like vectorizer.ai) and you can change their levels/height independently in the slicer. From there you can paint them too. I'll try to make a video showing the steps. You will see a common theme in my videos where I paint the top layers do save on filament and print time but you can paint them a few different ways. There is are several painting options. "circle" spot color (surface) "Sphere" makes a similar circle but penetrates the model Triangle. Similar to circle with surface painting, Most models are made of triangles so it's a more granular painting option. **Height range paints on a "plane" paints all the way through a model (this would be the one you want)you can define the range Fill (i call paint bucket) but paints an entire section as defined by angle Fill gap. just fills in gaps with the color selected using predefined values.

[@wa8khp-468]

@@ashleys3dprintshop Let's try this reply again as I lost my last one! Super explanation on the paint options in Bambu Studio(BS). In BS I see how to adjust the Z axis layer height by typing in a value. It looks like the only way to set/adjust the the Z axis position of a layer is using the up/down arrows? U cannot set an absolute Z axis value? In UR videos have U shown how to do this? So it becomes tricky combining multiple layers. TinkerCAD maybe the best solution to set an absolute layer height? I like the CENTER option in BS to align the different layers. When combining layers must U embed each layer into the previous one or just have it touching for it to print correctly? Will BS give a warning message if not correct? Doing a little research it looks like INKSCAPE maybe the best software to use for creating a multiple layer SVG file from a PNG based upon colors per layer? It is important to have a SOLID first layer to print the other layers on. So the first layer is a combination of ALL the layers above where U want to print. Then each succeeding layer is also a combination of the layers above. U can't print in free space and have it stick together! My layer separation project is on butterflies. In Printables.com I have downloaded several multi-layer butterfly prints. Excellent prints. There is a butterfly house nearby and I have taken many photos that I want to 3D print and upload to Printables, giving back something to the community. Looking forward to UR video on how to do this quick and easy! THANKS David

[@venti1822]

whenever i have the SVG it just cuts everything out. more of a stencil and im unsure how to fix that

[@ImInfinix]

same. any fix?

[@jesseday6090]

I was excited to do this but it won't work with a picture it looks like?

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

For photos I would recommend using hue Forge. There are other ways of doing it some free and some with paid programs, I tried to keep the overall steps simple so basic logos work best with vectorizer

[@danielsmith9531]

Um... Where is the woman from the thumbnail???

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

She exist purely in the AI realm. 🙂

[@dwintster]

How long does it take to print. I'm an industrial designer and artist, I have been considering using the ams as a business tool. The question is how fast is it, from what I have seen elsewhere. Larger models seem to take 5 times longer in multicolor. I would be better off printer and painting or printing and assembling separately if that's the case.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

@@dwintster printing via the ams can either be relatively quick or paingfully slow depending on your model. Each color change adds about 60-90 per color change. So simple 5 color swap may be about 10 at worst. But if you are changing colors multiple times a layer the overall print time will explode. There are several mitigations steps. Larger layer height for the whole model or parts. (Reducing the overall number of layers at the expense of detail in the z height) Changing colors for ”blocks of areas” Think of a flag straight 🇩🇪 flag where you may only have a few changes total. Reducing purge amounts can speed up the color swaps but by a few seconds but the time savings compounds. Painting is an option but I recommend post processing like sanding / priming the painted area first

[@dwintster]

@ashleys3dprintshop thanks for the detailed response. I'm all too familiar with the painting process I had used it on every prototype I built throughout my degree in Industrial Design and at my internships on 3d printed parts and handcrafted alike to get a great surface finish. I would rather not paint things when possible since it dramatically increase the cost of production. Though it's something to consider in the design phase. There is nothing like dry and wet sanding and patching with bondo and car body filler before spray painting with a lacquer based paints with a clear coat on top. (Your paint job is only as good as the surface finish underneath.) Though I have had a lot of experience with 3d printing, it's been SLS and SLA at work, I decided to go with fdm because I didn't want to deal with the toxic chemicals at home. (I have very little experience with fdm.) Thanks again for explaining everything in detail. One more question, how much of a difference do nozzle sizes make? .6 for vase mode.2 for sculptures. Is there a drastic difference in quality?

[@kalewillam]

When I convert and do everything you say and put it into the Bambi slicer and start to paint. It looks like there is 1000s of lines in some areas and the paint fill doesn’t fully work? It looks like the SVG has lots of additional lines who can don’t make sense?

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Svg files are a bit different from STL files but they have some unique features. Not to throw you down a rabbit hole of videos but I created a few that can assist with SVG. I should ask which program did you use to create the SVG file (vectorizer) or another program/website. Also if the SVG has a bunch of "parts" it can be a pain to deal with until you reduce the number. I recommend simple graphics or items with *bold* lines and reduced colors/shading.

[@sabotaj117]

Svg converter isn't free anymore :(

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

It is certainly a pain. Also if you are using the latest version of bambu studio 1.10 it handles SVG files completely differently to where this technique does not work. So I recommend keeping a 1.9 version around. There are a few website and some programs that can create SVG files as well.

[@danieldewalt3624]

Great lesson. The volume is very low, and you get punished with loud commercials… but maybe worth the hearing loss.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Yeah, huge fail on my part. There is a slightly better sound boosted version. I could not remove the static unfortunately. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3a2hmtqh5iDq7s

[@craig4451]

Anyone able to duplicate this? I tried.. no luck even paid the vector subscription fee, only get a single block object into bambu studio. followed video exactly but Bambu studio only imports as a solid chunk In the shape no lines or separate colored "objects' . Is current studio version no longer support this?

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Hello. So I will assume you have the latest version of Bambu studio. The last set of updates completely breaks the old features and technique. I just made a video explaining the problem with a solution found here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJCVemqMd9protE

[@nukpruf9501]

You should watch a tutorial on audio volume for your video then come back and try again.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Earlier videos were admittedly....painful. The videos were left up for those still needing the content. Picked up a decent Rode mic once the channel started to get more interest. Thank you for the feed back. 😉

[@VinceMontefusco]

Greetings, when you painted the surface, does the filament color go down to all of the layers or just the surface? I tried that as an experiment a few days ago on a thicker model using white over blue and when I printed it, I saw some of the blue color filament underneath and the white was muddy looking. It was a single model and not made up of assembled parts from my CAD program (Autodesk Inventor 2024). Thank you!!

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Thank you for commenting. It was just surface. I typically print that way to save on filament/number of color changes. You can easily run through a lot of filament coloring all the way through. You can color deeper with a combination of the paint layer or the sphere but it also depends on your model paint technique and angle of painting. Also some darker colors can kinda show through lighter colors. The hello kitty has a black base, white top but it is a slighly greyish white. More layers would correct that. ********************************* Sorry about the long response but this may be your answer******* Turn off purge to objects infill setting if you have it on. That will cause color issues with the infill showing through the surface layer. It uses a little more filament but looks much better. In bambu studio Others tab Flush Options Flush into objects infill (unchecked) Flush into objects' support can be checked.

[@VinceMontefusco]

Thank you!@@ashleys3dprintshop

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

@@VinceMontefusco I hope I helped. 😁

[@OldAlastair]

I learn alot but can you invest in a better mike please.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Way ahead of you. The early videos were on a crappy generic mic. I have a Rode mic now and newer videos should be much better. Here is an example. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ2rg3mhorBsmcU

[@ipadize]

@@ashleys3dprintshop no he didnt mean mic, he wants you to get a better mike!

[@hamster.vr125]

Cost Miney to do image

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

The website left beta and now charges. There are other websites that convert jpeg/png to SVG

[@hamster.vr125]

@@ashleys3dprintshop I brought it now lol and it really works well with 3D printing

[@nipper4369]

Think you can show us how to manually make a svg the site is now pay to use.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

That sounds like a fantastic idea. I may have to do some research for a free alternative. There are some pricey programs(Adobe) that can do it but I prefer keeping things free if possible.

[@Tditom]

Hi Ashley, great video! Your microphone quality is excellent; I can hear you loud and clear. 😊 I noticed you received warnings about non-manifold edges. Could you please explain what that means? It seems like you might be ignoring them. Do you think it's necessary to fix the model before printing it out? Keep up the fantastic work! 👍

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Hello, thank you for your comment and question. I have upgraded my microphone and I didn't catch the issues since I lean more to treble(voice) on my speakers. If you have a bass heavy sound system voice does not come out as clear. As for the non-manifold edges. It has been described to me as breaking the laws of physics by having 2 items exist in the same space. Since we are looking at digital things the slicer will throw up the error but generally works it out. The slicer "knows" there is something there but will completely ignore it. That SVG file can be made of 10s to hundreds of parts that exist...and not exist if that makes sense. You can paint,remove, resize them too but they are a part of the model but can be ignored by the slicer. So if you look closely I only painted the top but when I printed the bottom is completely black. When we create a model the slicer expects every section to be "closed off" and it's own part. The SVG files are taking 2d images and making them 3d. You can see an outline of the hello kitty when run my mouse cursor over it but if I sliced without painting it will print completely flat. You wont even see the edges. When I separated the model into pieces I was able to remove the outer boarder and even the foot. You will see the error disappear but throw up "objects are to close" until I assembled them. You can run a repair if you like but If there is a couple of issues with that. 1. I can take a while to repair. Some models can take a very long time. 2. It will remove your coloring so run repair early in your work flow. I dont run the "repair" unless it's in certain circumstances. What I usually do is make my edits and slice normally. I check the model to make sure everything looks ok then print. If not I may run repair. Sorry about the long winded response. and thanks again for the kind words.

[@Tditom]

@@ashleys3dprintshop Thanks for the long and informative reply 👍😎

[@Ozzie4Para]

Good video but I could barely hear him speaking. And I have excellent hearing.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Sorry about that There are some pinned comments that link to versions without music and slightly louder. The trade off is more static. Newer videos started to get better with sound and microphone replacements.

[@shawnshawn8888]

I have a picture of my friend. Do you think I can print his face ? 😂

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

@@shawnshawn8888 if you are trying print complicated images like a photo i would recommend using *Hueforge* over an SVG. Great question.

[@TheNo3xS]

This site is not for free anymore :(

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Sadly no, I am evaluating some other free offerings but there are a bunch of png/jpg to SVG sites out there. You can even just search your file type as an SVG if it is a common one. Of course there is the option of using a free program like *Inkscape* to make one as well.

[@warslead1023]

not free anymore :(

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

I am bummed out about it. There are other sites that can do the conversions but there is always some weird glitch or error when I do. Still looking for decent alternatives.

[@Wonder-HK416]

they want money. cant use that anymore

[@ipadize]

its now paid :/

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

There are a few free websites that do similar but they can be very hit or miss with the end result.

[@terryclair2914]

Can't hear video... not useful for me.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Message received. Uploading a music free version soon.

[@ashleys3dprintshop]

Music free version uploaded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIWypnqdbtyiha8&t

[@gsreinke]

Video has no sound, soundtrack does😂