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

[@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. :)

[@zacharyelliott1705]

This would make a great PBS show. But I’m glad you started here and I love this format!

[@3DPENDEN]

Thanks. PBS would be nice. But this will do for now. Way quicker way to reach my audience. :)

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@Kavitha9]

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

[@3DPENDEN]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elizabethfabricius376]

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

[@3DPENDEN]

My pleasure!

[@zaim136]

Thank you for the knowledge, its really help me.

[@3DPENDEN]

Glad to hear that!

[@Rz_270]

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.

[@Rz_270]

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

[@susanna1207]

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

[@3DPENDEN]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@AllinAllisAllweAllare]

Great video, very helpful. Thank you

[@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.

[@EleaSuJa]

Hi, glad to have come across your channel, just the tutorial I need. May I know the kind of material of the surface you normally work on?

[@3DPENDEN]

I prefer plexiglass sprayed with matt acrylic finish (don't skip the spray or you won't be able to get it off at all). As it is it is you will need a spatula or palette knife to get it off (and wait until it's cold.) Here are further details: Best work surface for 3d pen kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4GaiqaOjNuVbq8 also this may help: 7 things you want from your 3d pen work surface kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGq1iXh-bKd0sKM Good luck.

[@EleaSuJa]

@@3DPENDEN thank you 😊💌

[@FaustaLab]

Very useful, thanks

[@3DPENDEN]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SophieKae]

Thank you Hana!

[@3DPENDEN]

You're so welcome!

[@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

[@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.

[@kasia8875]

Hi, can you help me please? How to clean a 3D pen properly? It is necessary to use a wire?

[@3DPENDEN]

You should not need to clean your pen unless it is clogged. If you just want to clean the old color from the pen just insert the new color in the back of the pen as usual and run the pen untill the new color runs clean. If your pen is actually clogged it's a different story. The unclogging process will vary depending on the brand of your pen. Check the website of your brand of pen. Some provide unclogging instructions. Don't stick anything (wires, needles, pins) in the nozzle of your pen from the front. Especially if the nozzle is ceramic. I broke some that way back in the day. :)

[@kasia8875]

Thank you for your help ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Jaksur_Trucker]

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[@3DPENDEN]

Thank you. :)

[@kellybroeders4897]

Nice❤

[@3DPENDEN]

Thanks. Glad it was helpful. :)

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@__kengfei__]

good video👍🏻

[@3DPENDEN]

Thank you 👍

[@jenanabdulrazzaq913]

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[@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.

[@skyblue1557]

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

[@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

[@LVDLamVanDuc]

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[@3DPENDEN]

Thank you.

[@saman.golpayegani]

👌🏼👍🏻✌🏼

[@3DPENDEN]

Hope it was helpful! :)

[@vanessawwardally7618]

My children will love this

[@3DPENDEN]

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

[@xjqx4029]

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[@3DPENDEN]

;)

[@jansen-pe9tk]

me I have da bluy

[@3DPENDEN]

Have fun with it. Good luck.

[@Joe-fm9eo]

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[@3DPENDEN]

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