I Used RECYCLED PLASTIC to 3D Print Shoes | Iris Van Herpen Inspired

I designed and 3D Printed sandals inspired by an Iris Van Herpen dress. The filament used is made up recycled plastic waste from the footwear industry.
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Iris Van Herpen Channel: kzbin.info?searc...
Iris Van Herpen Videos (clips):
1. • Iris van Herpen ~ Eart...
2. • Inside the atelier ~ ‘...
3. • Iris van Herpen ～ Root...
4. • Iris van Herpen ～ Shif...
Bandana and purse I designed:
www.prusaprinters.org/prints/...
Software Used:
- Illustrator
- Rhinoceros
- Cura (slicer)
Filament:
- FilaFlex 82A by Recreus
- RECIflex by Recreus
Printer:
- Artillery Sidewinder X1: www.amazon.com/Artillery-Side...
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Print Settings:
Download from brand’s website: recreus.com/gb/filaments/4-23...
Music:
The Art of Cool by Jeff Kaale
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Dreams by Joakim Karud
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Also shown in this video:
Glue: www.amazon.com/Loctite-681925...
3d Pen: the3doodler.com/collections/c...
3d Pen Filament: the3doodler.com/products/flex...

[@pinksocksinsandals8016]

I love to be creative with 3d print. Very inspiring. Creat content you are offering.

[@sigxfsz]

You can use modifier in PrusaSlicer to vary your infill density to different parts of the sandle. Make the bottom thicker and the top thinner maybe. Softer on foot. Harder/longer lasting on ground. I haven't read up on it yet fully, but I also heard there were people able to print TPU onto PLA/PETG/ABS via a complicated filament change/slicing process (maybe even adjusting extruder tension at the same time of course).. maybe there's an option to use PETG/ABS that with more bendability than PLA to print most of the sole but then use TPU for the padding on the foot and the straps going up. If I missed it rushing at the end.. oops.. but maybe even a post process to glue a more wear resistant bottom to the shoe but that's dependent on usage determining if the TPU on the rest of it last long enough to worry about it. But this is all before various Nylons and Polycarb are on the mix. I can print them on my setup now so I'll keep an eye out on their characterstics for this application.... I might give that a shot someday for a gift for my girl. Hmmm.

[@SewPrinted]

Awesome feedback. I have yet to mess around a bit more with all the features that slicers have to offer. That material layer idea is something I’ve though about and have heard others suggest as well. I also love that concept of adapting the print’s infill or properties for different parts of the sole. Plan on making more footwear so I may dive into some of these explorations in the future. Thanks for the tips. 👍🏼

[@Tomcat12789]

If I were tasked with making those things with the mesh I would use a very small needle and just loop stitch it, but it does depend what kind of mesh, some require a zigzag stitch on the cut edge to stop fraying. But using glue you might be able to look into the glue that is on stabilizers and the wax paper those use to stop it from sticking, but the glue might melt at the same temperature as your 3D print

[@giovannaoliveira4361]

Love it !

[@tibiaward5555]

they're stunning without the buttons, too! Love the meta of the source filament, even if it didn't work out, it's fun to think about. i hope you get the button thing working -- that's a neat bit of tech. 7:40 sketch artists will take the masking tape and stick it over their arms before using it to lower the adhesion a little and make it less likely to damage the drawing. bye

[@SewPrinted]

😮 Good point in regards to the tape!!!! Thank you so much!! I’m definitely going to explore this again and do a “sandals take 2” 😜. I appreciate the encouragement.

[@IanF5]

You’re leading the future with your efforts and design. 🎉

[@SewPrinted]

🥹 thank you so much 🫶

[@miosoty524]

Dudeeee my queen Iris must be so proud you slayed!

[@SewPrinted]

Thanks Miosotyyy❤️✨

[@LouiseKatzovitz]

Great video!!! I can’t wait to see more shoe designs from you and further experimenting!!! :)

[@SewPrinted]

Thanks Louise!!✨

[@idalyruiz2544]

Love it

[@SewPrinted]

Thank you, I appreciate the support ❤️✨

[@enilec.]

These look super cool I love seeing what you make

[@SewPrinted]

Thank you so much!!!

[@agnesolivia6400]

Hello there!! Always love your Creative Videos. I also love Irish van Herpen. The layers and the dress movements are so cinematic. I hope next time you will make 3d printed vest with layering technique, that would be cool ♡

[@BK-hq7tn]

Yes make her dress!

[@brettcasson6989]

Nice work! They look great!

[@SewPrinted]

Thank you!! I appreciate it.

[@CaliforniaMist]

So innovative, creative & awesome pretty lady!

[@SewPrinted]

Oh wow. Thanks!! I appreciate your support ✨

[@B3D]

I love it.

[@SewPrinted]

Thank you so much!! 🫶🏼

[@TOA3DPrinting]

i like your method keep it up

[@arunsurujpaul1671]

I would love to see your take on an Iris Van Herpen-esque dress! She's one of my favorite designers because she blends her interpretation of nature with these very unique creation methods and the result are these gorgeous dresses that are wonderfully dynamic and look like they belong in a fantastic world.

[@SewPrinted]

I couldn’t agree more… I’d to take a trip to this fantastic world of hers any day! 😆✨

[@CrimsonOrguss]

@@SewPrinted me too me too

[@mehowcreate5832]

Yeah! Those shoes are amazing! Keep it up. We want to see you covered with 3D printed fashion clothing. Good Job!

[@SewPrinted]

That’s the dream!! Haha thank you.

[@indrascope]

Awesome! 👏🏽

[@SewPrinted]

Thank you so much Indranil 👍🏼✨

[@TechieSewing]

I'm so glad I found your channel (through researching the keywords for my own videos of all places!). I think I'm going to watch them all.

[@TechieSewing]

Ah, and I got lost in what you did for the decoration part but using water soluble stabilizer as the base maybe? So you don't have to rip it out.

[@SewPrinted]

Awesome! Thanks for watching Marta :) oohhh and thanks for the tip on considering a water soluble material !! That hadn’t crossed my mind.

[@jesusm.medero6697]

AMAZING!!!!! Your creativity & ways to describe the design/printing work are outstanding. THANK U for another excellent work.

[@robertjedney]

Nicely done and well presented! Pleased to be an early subscriber

[@SewPrinted]

Thanks Robert! I appreciate it.

[@vynaltheworld4092]

I'm a guy and I think this is probably the coolest thing 😎 I have seen some one do with 3d printing

[@SewPrinted]

🫶🏼 thank you so much!!!

[@verlourdior]

Hey❤ can you PLEASE make a tutorial on how to use a 3D printer, where can we get one, your story , why you started doing this and some tips for beginners

[@carlosmelchor9790]

I love your content, greetings from Mexico 🤙🏼

[@SewPrinted]

Thanks, I appreciate it Carlos 👍🏼

[@gabrielagrajalesg]

A M A Z I N G 👏🎉✨❤️

[@SewPrinted]

Thanks Gabriela ❤️☺️✨

[@UvThe1st]

AWESOME!! I'd love to see more sandals and a dress would be amazing too! Would you do it completely 3D printed or combine fabric too? Either way, very exciting!

[@SewPrinted]

Thank you so much!! Yess… some dresses are in he works ✨ I appreciate the support 👍🏼

[@assoeraif1955]

Wow nice you have a new subscriber ❤

[@SewPrinted]

Thank you for your support!! Already working on the next project 😉✨

[@maeshaffer8826]

I was thinking what would happen if u mixed the two different filaments like make the black as a bottom and then print a white over the at well ig basically putting a black layer after the white with how u printed so u have the comfort of the white filament and the stability of the black filaments

[@MasonJerman]

i always learn something from your videos. its crazy. do you have personal links for the filaments you use? you've inspired me to dive into flexibles, even though i never wanted to lol

[@SewPrinted]

Thank you so much for your support. I’m so gald to hear that!!! Here is the overall website’s link where you’ll find both FilaFlex (white sandals) and RECIflex (black sandals): recreus.com/gb/ Good luck and happy printing!!

[@almonster2066]

This is really cool because one of my ideas is to make a 3d printable version of the Lobster Claw shoe. However, my problem isn't designing in Fusion 360 but rather printing it where I have no supports. Short of SLS nylon printing, it won't be possible with FDM - maybe you have ideas? I like how you made the sandles flat and pretty much used a sheet metal method (design). For the Lobster Claw, the top must be in softer TPU. The bottom must be strong enough to support a person's weight (static and dynamic force). Not so easy to solve.

[@SewPrinted]

Interesting ideas. I think the main challenge (with FDM) will be testing the angles at which your printer can print without needing support. I've seen people print sneaker-like shoes before and some use support but others don't. I haven't tried printing a non-sandal shoe yet but I plan to at some point. I do suggest using a TPE /TPU material when you do. I truthfully don't have experience with SLS printers so I can't speak to wether or not that would be a better option. Would love to see your claw shoe when you accomplish it!!

[@mkahya09]

İyi nice :)

[@hood1148]

👍👍👍👍

[@luna010]

Seeing the first prototype's floopiness and the second one's warping makes me wonder if warping could be used to give something made with a flexible filament a bit more rigidity(like folding pizza?), or maybe even to get a somewhat ergonomic shape without directly modeling it. If you know if this has been done in the past or have general thoughts on this I'd be happy to hear them :)

[@SocialSophia]

*I'm going for a similar project, what scanner did you use to make the 3D models? It was amazing at simplifying the process?*

[@rsm014]

Any ideas for anything that could simulate leather? Like a flexible filament printed over mesh/ tool for strength?

[@user-uu4xt2ii4e]

your mind!! super love your works! do you mind asking if where'd you got your recycled filament?? i'm currently having a hard sourcing out this type of filament :">>

[@buh2143]

AWESOME! I loved it!! I would like to know more about you process after illustrator..which software do you use to extrude?

[@SewPrinted]

Thanks girl!!! In this video I used Rhinoceros to extrude but there are many other more accesible softwares like Blender which can be great for that part of the process 😉👍🏼

[@MasonJerman]

Is your printer direct drive? Just an idea but id love to see a video of your equipment and maybe how you got tpu dialed in. Alot of people struggle with it but you seem to have it nailed.

[@SewPrinted]

Thank you for suggesting this. Glad to hear its something that would be of value to you. I’ll add this to my “video ideas” queue. To answer your question: yes, my printer is direct drive and great for flexibles !! 👍🏼

[@oneuglysweater1103]

noice shöös

[@SewPrinted]

Thanks!!

[@alfi.fiorani]

hello I'm alfi I will start experimenting with 3D printing footwear, and your channel has helped me a lot I would like you to help me by recommending a suitable 3D printer to print with TPU filament.. vibes ✨

[@ThePhilbox]

Was 20% infill comfy??

[@RepeatedFailure]

Things always seem bigger in cad, even paper cad 🙃

[@SewPrinted]

Ain’t that the truth 🙃😅

[@endo9902]

have you looked into natural foot shape shoe foot print? seems your big toe is already getting some deformation for fitting pointy toes shoes.. (99% of modern population has this deformity)

[@SewPrinted]

Oh interesting!! I actually didn't look much into it, but I will keep it in the back burner for when I make shoes again sometime. Thanks for the insight.

[@n31x]

now make barefoot sandals

[@nancyortiz5579]

Patentiza el producto para que nadie use tu diseño.

[@OTMNetwork]

you can't steal something that's free 🥸