Beginners guide to 3D pen use - part 1 - Getting started

Complete beginners guide to getting started with your 3d pen, including four beginning level projects you can try to help you test and get familiar with the features of your new pen. Great information for artists, STEM teachers, art teachers, homeschooling parents, crafters, and all 3D pen enthusiasts.
CONTENTS:
0:00 Introduction
0:31 Tools and materials
0:52 3d pen use checklist
1:02 Plug in
1:11 Temperature selection
1:27 Preheating pen
1:51 Adjusting speed
2:03 Loading filament
2:26 Drawing and stopping
2:40 Ending session
3:12 Changing color
3:50 3 S's for success
3:55 Surface
5:02 Strategy
6:25 Stability
7:40 First projects
10:34 Using templates
3DPenDen Etsy store:
www.etsy.com/shop/3DPenDen?re...
Downloadable template for five animal characters for beginner 3d pen user:
www.etsy.com/listing/93866370...
Music: Joshua Spacht
Related videos:
Advice on work surfaces:
7 things you want from your 3d pen work surface
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Best work surface for 3d pen
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TOOLS & MATERIALS:
Basic tools for 3d pen use:
Pen: MYNT3D amzn.to/3I9WVre
Filament: OVERTURE PLA Plus (PLA+) 1.75mm amzn.to/3v1LkXl
HATCHBOX PLA 1.75mm amzn.to/3JBRWQ5
Surface: Clear Acrylic Plexiglass 12” x 12” 1/8” Thick (3mm) amzn.to/3H3rvBo
KRYLON Clear acrylic matt spray amzn.to/35c6WWd
Filament cutters: Wire/filament cutter pliers amzn.to/3IkTe1S
Fiskars scissors amzn.to/3hi76Ox
Fiskars scissor sharpener amzn.to/3pY77fk
Release tools: Scraper knife amzn.to/3MHbZiA
Palette knife set amzn.to/3vTDRKt
Adhesives for stabilization: Blue painters tape amzn.to/3ME6EIN
Mounting putty amzn.to/3vU5ent
Kneaded eraser amzn.to/3t3BKlv
Other helpful tools:
3Dmate Base - Transparent 3D Pen Mat 18 x 12 with basic geometric shapes amzn.to/3I4HArQ
3d pen templates: 3DPenDen | Etsy
www.etsy.com/shop/3DPenDen?re...
DISCLAIMER: “Tools and Materials” part of the description above contains affiliate links. My motivation is to share tools and materials that will work for you. I do receive a small commission (at no cost to you) when you click through one the links. Your purchase supports this channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you!

[@TrudyConway]

This is what I was looking for. I got so sick of the 5 Minute Craft type videos that are not realistic. Thank you.

[@3DPENDEN]

You’re welcome. Yea, I am trying to help people who actually want to do this. 😊

[@bobrob6932]

I have a 3D printer and have been in the market for a 3D pen and this channel has been a game changer! Thank you 3D pen den❤

[@3DPENDEN]

You are absolutely welcome. Speaking of game changers, this video is in that category in case you missed it: Introduction to clay forming kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpKamI2pmpuWa8U Currently working on part 2. Coming soon. :)

[@tonyharion9816]

Your videos are pretty awesome! I bought a 3d pen mostly to do repairs work on plastic parts and you opened a whole world of possibilities!!🎉😊

[@3DPENDEN]

Thanks. I am really excited by how versatile this tool is. It ecxeeded my expectations too.

[@janunumberthree]

I love the fact that you show mistakes - makes me not feel like a complete fool:-)

[@3DPENDEN]

What would really make every beginner feel a lot better would be posting all this in real time. But no one would have time to watch it.

[@elizabethfabricius376]

Thank you so much for this great video! It is very kind of you to share your knowledge.

[@3DPENDEN]

My pleasure!

[@susanna1207]

Just ordered a pen, cannot wait 😊 thank you for the great video

[@3DPENDEN]

Have fun! It's an addictive activity. :)

[@Kavitha9]

Very useful tips and tricks... thank you for sharing!

[@3DPENDEN]

Glad it was helpful!

[@3DFLICK]

Been using 3D Pen for a while but these tips are really helpful! Thanks for sharing :)

[@3DPENDEN]

You're so welcome! We are all just learning since this is such a relatively new medium. Figuring out what to do with it is a part of the fun, but sometimes it's helpful to see what others have thought of in terms of technique.

[@EinRandomKanal935]

Thank you so much! At first I thought my pen was broken but turns out it were just the confusing instructions.

[@3DPENDEN]

Glad it was helpful. Some of the instructions get "lost in translation" a bit. Good luck.

[@ducnguyenthihong]

Thank you for your instruction. It's really useful.

[@3DPENDEN]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mr.iss374]

Thank you so much for this! I really needed it

[@3DPENDEN]

You are so welcome. Glad it helped. Part two (about bridging) is coming next week.

[@Mr.iss374]

@@3DPENDEN ooh I’m loving forward to that keep up the great content!

[@AllinAllisAllweAllare]

Great video, very helpful. Thank you

[@3DPENDEN]

Glad it was helpful!

[@manuelmunoz3949]

Thank you for this guide, really helpme for begin with my 3dpen. Muchísimas gracias !!!!

[@3DPENDEN]

You're very welcome! Glad it helped. Don't miss the part 2- Bridging kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5mkd4OCecqJgpI and possibly this one too: How to use 3d pen to make 3d things - Strategy kzbin.info/www/bejne/gajdl3-Vf7l2ppY Have fun.

[@iheman]

Thanks a lot for this

[@3DPENDEN]

My pleasure. There are 2 more in this series if you feel you need/want more: Beginners guide to 3D pen use - part 2 - Bridging kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5mkd4OCecqJgpI and How to use 3d pen to make 3d things - Strategy kzbin.info/www/bejne/gajdl3-Vf7l2ppY Good luck.

[@XtremelyAnimated]

Thank you so much for this amazing guide to getting started! Such excellent execution, and concise explanations. You've got a new subscriber, and can't wait to watch them all! You deserve all the viewers possible! 💜

[@3DPENDEN]

Thanks so much. It's nice to have some feedback that it works for people. :)

[@zaim136]

Thank you for the knowledge, its really help me.

[@3DPENDEN]

Glad to hear that!

[@FaustaLab]

Very useful, thanks

[@3DPENDEN]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SophieKae]

Thank you Hana!

[@3DPENDEN]

You're so welcome!

[@Jaksur_Trucker]

You deserve more likes❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@3DPENDEN]

Thank you. :)

[@s.h.552]

Great video, Hana! I just ordered my pen and some supplies and can't wait to start. Where can I get the stencils that you use in the video of the dog, cat, etc.? I'm going to do this with my Granddaughter and those would be great first projects. Thanks :)

[@3DPENDEN]

Thanks. I have an Etsy store with downloadable printable patterns. www.etsy.com/shop/3DPenDen?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=926769501 So please visit and look. :) And keep checking. More coming soon.

[@joeszymanski3540]

Im pretty good at drawing but I have become much more empathetic to my printer when it makes mistakes since purchasing a 3d pen... You make it look easy.

[@3DPENDEN]

If you are good at drawing you probably remember it took a while to get that way. So it's same with this thing. I was totally lost at the beginning. It improves with practice. :)

[@ChrystalsChreationsWycoff]

Thank you 😊 for the tutorials on how to use the 3D printing pen. My hubby got me one for Christmas yesterday. I can’t wait to play with it. So I just subscribed to your channel. I do videos too. I make cards and such. So if I stamp an image on card stock and run it through my laminator, I can trace it with the 3D pen?

[@3DPENDEN]

Yes. Provided it's the hot laminating process. There is such a thing as cold lamination which I am not too familiar with but it could potentially involve plastics that can't take the heat of the pen. The work surface is very crucial to the successful use of the pen. I would recommend watching these 2 videos before you get started. Have fun. Advice on work surfaces: 7 things you want from your 3d pen work surface kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGq1iXh-bKd0sKM Best work surface for 3d pen kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4GaiqaOjNuVbq8

[@ChrystalsChreationsWycoff]

@@3DPENDEN I have a laminator machine since I am a card maker. It has a hot and a cold dial. I mostly keep it in hot. I am very good at laminating. Thank you 😊 though

[@kellybroeders4897]

Nice❤

[@3DPENDEN]

Thanks. Glad it was helpful. :)

[@Steve-ej2rn]

HI HANA GREAT VIDEO YOU MAKE What the name Release Tool as im looking for it on ebay

[@3DPENDEN]

It is a dental cement mixing spatula used by dentists. So search dental lab tools. I am not sure if it has a name. But if you can't find one artist's palette knives also work great.

[@__kengfei__]

good video👍🏻

[@3DPENDEN]

Thank you 👍

[@jenanabdulrazzaq913]

أريد واحد

[@madelineengen3710]

I like the pen you use. Would you mind sharing which one it is?

[@3DPENDEN]

MYNT3D Professional Printing 3D Pen with OLED Display. It's $60 on Amazon.

[@davedaniels8211]

Hi , im into making models from wood . Im most interested in 3D pens to make long thin continuous strips - like miniature pipework . Most surfaces would be smooth or with a light painted undercoat . Would it stick ? Can the finished item be painted over ? Thanks . From 🇬🇧

[@3DPENDEN]

Filament won't stick to raw wood but it will stick if the wood is primed or painted. It can be painted over but depending on the type of paint I would prime it first. And if anything falls of just glue it back on. Good luck with your projects.

[@smn.g1]

👌🏼👍🏻✌🏼

[@3DPENDEN]

Hope it was helpful! :)

[@LVDLamVanDuc]

Tôi thật ngưỡng mộ bạn.bạn thật nhiều bộ dụng cụ:)

[@3DPENDEN]

Thank you.

[@jamesdenny4734]

Hello, how are you? Say, can I use the 3D pen to Make/add details on a plastic model?

[@3DPENDEN]

Absolutely. Just make sure the model and what you load into your pen are the same kind of plastic. A lot of plastics don't stick to each other. Like ABS and PLA for instance. Good luck.

[@carsonwoodall6345]

Hey if I could get a reply back on this that would be helpful cause I was wondering what pen was you using in this video

[@3DPENDEN]

Mynt PRO. The link is in the description of that video. :)

[@vanessawwardally7618]

My children will love this

[@3DPENDEN]

It is so much fun. Plus it sneaks some engineering skills into their edu.

[@Scratchingforcash]

I got the SCRIB3D today for my birthday, the issue I’m having is I don’t know what speed to use with the different plastic feeds I have, also it doesn’t say anywhere on any of the plastic feeds I bought what the temperature should be, because this isn’t sticking to anything at all, all it is doing is coming out and kinda going into a circle on the tip. Please help me.

[@3DPENDEN]

I am not personally familiar with the SCRIB3D. The main problem I think you are having is the wrong work surface. There are many surfaces these plastics do not stick to at all and then the filament just curls onto the surface of the nozzle. Watch these and see if that helps. "7 things you want from your 3d pen work surface" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGq1iXh-bKd0sKM and "Best work surface for 3d pen" kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4GaiqaOjNuVbq8 If your pen came with instructions it should say whether it has settings for ABS and PLA (however some pens only do one type.) Try watching "How to choose a 3d pen" kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWvdKOJn7R5fqc It mentions some of the different filament types. If your pen has a speed button set it to the middle speed initially and see which speed you prefer.

[@Scratchingforcash]

@@3DPENDEN thank you for getting back to me. I have a question maybe you can answer. How do I know what temp for different plastics? It doesn’t tell me on the packages? Thank you in advance

[@3DPENDEN]

PLA will melt at 170-190 C and ABS 200 - 210 C or so. If you buy in the 1 kg spools it always says on the spool what the melt temp is. Your problem may be if your pen came with a bunch of unmarked packages (as some do) you may not even know what you have. ABS has very distinct plastic odor which is not so good for you to breathe - so ventilate well while working. PLA is practically odorless and also better for you and the environment since it is made from organic materials like cornstarch, but ventilate anyway. If your pen has temp display, set it right around the 200 C, and see if it smells or not to determine what plastic you have. If it is PLA then lower the temp.

[@Scratchingforcash]

@@3DPENDEN thank you very much. It is PLA it just doesn’t have the temp marked on it. I appreciate you taking the time to answer. Thanks again.

[@3DPENDEN]

@@Scratchingforcash Let me know if you got it to work for you. The surface was the major hurdle for me. It all flowed from there afterwards. Good luck.

[@yasminegaouaoui7017]

i think its best to use 3d pen on paiper but the paiper will get dameged after using it💞💓💗💕💖💝💘

[@3DPENDEN]

Yes it will. And sometimes paper will leave residue on the plastic. There are other surfaces that work well. I use plexiglass sprayed with matt acrylic coating. Have you seen these 2 videos? There is a lot of info on the subject of suitable surfaces: 7 things you want from your 3d pen work surface kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGq1iXh-bKd0sKM and Best work surface for 3d pen kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4GaiqaOjNuVbq8

[@adrianstanfill4070]

I tried to use mine and the end that feeds out the plastic melted a little

[@3DPENDEN]

What brand of pen do you have?

[@adrianstanfill4070]

@@3DPENDEN mynt3d pen

[@3DPENDEN]

@@adrianstanfill4070 Mynt is pretty good about replacing their pens if they are still in the warranty period. But the tip of the nozzle is actually ceramic so it shouldn't have melted. Sometimes it just gets gooped up with the molten plastic. That can be wiped up while the pen is hot with a paper towel but be super careful and use gloves. If it still looks broken contact the company.

[@garyschraa9508]

Love your accent . Sounds like you're from Spain , maybe ? Anyways just got my Pen thanks for the help

[@3DPENDEN]

Glad I could help! I am actually born and raised in the Czech Republic (now Czechia). Enjoy your pen. Word of warning: it is an addictive behavior. ;)

[@garyschraa9508]

@@3DPENDEN Well your voice has a beautiful lilt to it . My wife is from Arnham Netherlands and everybody says they can hear her accent , but my parents are Dutch and compared to them I barely notice hers haha . It's all music to my ears nevertheless . [3D Pen Den] I believe you're right ; and I can't wait to dive in ("all in") lol Bye

[@xjqx4029]

bing bong you buggin

[@3DPENDEN]

;)

[@jansen-pe9tk]

me I have da bluy

[@3DPENDEN]

Have fun with it. Good luck.