Is Painting 3D Prints Right For You? What You Need To Get Started

So, is painting 3D Prints for you? Do you have some amazing printed models that are the color of the filament you printed? Have you wondered if you should paint them to make them look even better?
Do you even know if you like painting?
If you have ever wondered what it takes to get started, this is your video. I go over the basics you need to see if you even like it? Painting isn’t for everyone… I know I wish it was too. But that’s ok. I go over the bare essential supplies you need to get started. That way, it's not a huge wasted investment if you don't like it.
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[@jettech1041]

I just started 3D printing two months ago. I have printed some prints for my grandchildren. I wanted to paint them for them but was so afraid of messing them up! You have given me the push to give it a shot! It happens to be a Sonic and a Super Mario! Thank you for the awesome video!

[@justincase3230]

How's that been going?

[@VIPER35GP]

Loved this, thx for the tips!

[@mikordonez8923]

Great tutorial for us interested in trying painting 3d prints. Clear and detailed instructions. Thank you!

[@alscorsi]

I found it funny that you listed many itens and said that is ALL you will need. Fist step. Prime it (and prime was not in the list) LoL. Great tips and nice videos. I got myself a 3d printer and considering start painting my prints. Thank you for this video.

[@stardustypsyche8468]

What kind of paint? What kind of primer? What kind of filament? Which materials work together, or do not work together?

Thanks a lot for the helpful tipps :)

[@SDGlamour]

I just wanted to thank you for this video, the way you went out of your way to show affordable stuff to start with was inspiring, off to nose through your other vids now - Thank you!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Your very welcome! I’m all about saving money. This hobby can get expensive but that’s true to almost all hobbies. I used more affordable options for a long time before I started using the more expensive tools and supplies. Best of luck on your future projects!

[@FlyB4UDie]

Thx , really cool, To bad I am colourblind, maybe I can paint my 3D models in grey tones 🤔

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

That could work I’ve seen some amazing greyscale paint jobs. But on the other hand who cares if it’s not the right color it’s art. Make it look good to you.

[@ian3314]

Great video! Looks beautiful.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Thanks so much.

[@yiis2086]

After watching your videos on calibrating my 3D printer and especially the cura settings i FINALLY printed my first red ranger, I'm at this stage and kind of nervous but this is helping me lots man! Thanks!!!❤

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

That’s awesome!!! I’m so glad to hear that I could help you! Good luck with may more successful prints in the future!

[@jstro-hobbytech]

I've started painting rcs with fdm and trying to find the best workflow. I've been trying with sanding, primer, brushing and haven't gotten around to trying the super expensive airbrush setup I bought. My workshop has a gaming setup, printers, way too much test gear, a hobby shop worth of rc parts. A collection of over 100 thousand leds of hundreds of types. Along with a recording studio for prog metal I write and no one ever hears hahaha. I do give away most of what turns out good or fix consoles and vintage guitar effects gear. I'm 45, retired and bored. I have way too many leds so if you ever want a few thousand just ask. I'll send a few lbs of them to anyone in Canada or the US. I was going to buy a giant resin printer but I'm going to hold off until I know if I'm going to use the unhealthy amount of paints and such I ordered. I find painting is calming like building circuits. I'm switching to pc or abs if I get to a point where I want to take my diy rc stuff out on the land, sea or in the air. I'm playing the new Spiderman. It's great. I ordered a new 7 string headless ibanez last night and built a psu for my electronics part of the bench. I'm moving all the switch mode variable psus over to the rc side because I plan on getting into rf and want to keep the switching noise out of the mix I'd I'm building and antenna and testing it. Great video. What do you use for crack filling? On fdm I mean. I'm a horrible artist but I can shred like a demon so I've been soaking up painting videos and taking notes. Can you spray thick acrylic paint if you use the thinner and retardant? I'm going to sell custom rcs or rent them for a little park I'm building in the spring. I live next to the Atlantic in a place with nothing to do. As long as I break even or can afford to give a few rcs away to people who can't afford them. I plan to make money renting batteries mostly. Lipos scare people shitless and I have a giant detached building with a fire box and battery balancers. I apologize for rambling, I was up playing Spiderman and wiring up my new bench all night. Haha. Best looking ps5 game yet. On par with the port of the remaster to pc. Insomniac are amazing game devs. The set piece events are fun as heck and I'm not a superhero fan. Way larger scale than part 1 or morales.

[@justinbarden3962]

great video,really helped me alot,carry on the good work : }

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Super glad it did. Best of luck with your paintings!

[@emilcost8613]

I love your videos! Painting is a whole new world to explore and get good at. You are right, thin coats are the key to not get brush strokes. I tend to airbrush as much as I can, since it produces a factory finish. I listened to you about silly putty and it really works great for masking! I use a medium gray base coat, but I think I'll go with your light gray from now on. I have a heat gun that's way to hot. The other day I was at Good Will and noticed they had a large assortment of hair dryers. A warm air blast is great for drying between coats, so I'm going back tomorrow to buy a used blow dryer. Painting is something I typically put off because I'm afraid of making mistakes. Acrylics are very forgiving to paint over so it's not so scary to go for it. Painting is very Zen like. When you become dialed in to detail, it's quite amazing how much you forget about everything in life and focus on the moment. I really enjoyed this video. I'm always impressed with your camera work, music, lighting, and instruction. Watching your videos is very relaxing. Thanks Chris!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Emil thanks so much! I airbrush a lot as well but I figured I needed to do this to show how to start with nothing. It killed me not to paint this with airbrush 😅. Your also correct heat gun bad idea it can actually crack the paint if it dries to fast also not to mention melt your plastic model. Hair dryer can work well especially if they have the cool button to alternate between hot and cold. Thank you so much for you comment.

[@ronsone8373]

Well this is exactly what Inwas looking for.... Going to try my first model from my new resin printer thanks voor this one!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Glad I could help! Good luck with your first project!

[@deltajohnny]

Great video! 👏👏👏

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Thanks!!

[@emilcost8613]

I forgot to say that your Sonic looks amazing! Beautiful model!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Thank you!

[@jbvoices8972]

I'm just getting started with acrylics for my 3D prints and had no idea I needed to thin them out with water. I did some tests without thinning them and it was disastrous. Really appreciate you putting this video up for us beginners!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

That’s great you found this then. Yeah thinning is super important. I have a beginner series where I go more in-depth check it out in my playlists if your interested. Thanks for the comment and best of luck!

[@jbvoices8972]

@@ItsMeaDMaDe I will definitely check that out. Thanks again!

[@pandabear682]

Doing my first paint job of my printed model - Fry from Futurama. I bought cheap acrylic paints (they were on sale in an Australian supermarket) being my first attempt and found it needs 8 or more brushed coats before I get good coverage. Less thinnning with water didn't make much difference. Is it likely the paint is just not good enough?

[@robertdaone]

So do you mostly hand paint most of your models instead airbrushing them?

[@AngellMessiah]

Awesome video. Sidenote: sonic's arms aren't blue.

[@MFirth1]

I’m getting a 3d printer this week. I’ve been watching lots of your videos to prepare. any tips on what not to do when I first get it? Because I feel like just printing everything possible I’m too excited 😂

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Ha ha. Yeah I still get that way when I get a new printer. Personally I first print calibration tests like temp tower, retraction tower( for stringing) then I do something small like a benchy Or calibration cube. After that I do something a little more complex like a flexi print then I go all out and print everything. You can see how to do the calibration tests in my Cura series. Unless your getting a Bambu printer…

[@cryoglobe]

Hi there ... always nice to watch your video :) I have to say I also like chibi s and I print ( fdm ) them for more than 1.5 years ... But as afraid of painting ( a little bit less with your video , even if not yet jumped in it ) I'm printing them in multi colors This brings me in an embarrasing situation ; how to paint the missing colors and keep the color of the other places as it is ( as it's a good base ... even if I could add some lighning or shadow effects later on. how to primer a small area ? without priming the full parts ? I would prefer not to repaint everything ... :) Sorry if my question is a bit strange ...

[@kosta6137]

I just finished following along to the 4 parts of “the thing” chibi and it came out super awesome thanks to your tutorial! I just got a resin printer and would like to try this model out as well! Before I start, do I have to hallow out this model in the slicer ? This would be my first resin print so I’m not too sure which route to take

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

That’s awesome I’m glad it turned out good. As for the resin that’s awesome as well congrats on the new printer. To answer your question yes hallow. Always hallow. It’s a huge waste of resin if you don’t.

[@kosta6137]

@@ItsMeaDMaDe thank! So each of your pieces , even the small legs , had holes in them somewhere , and then supports bult on inside

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

@@kosta6137 yes. I typically make small holes where you can’t see them and fill them with putty and sand.

[@robmcdonald6808]

I think this can help a lot of people decide whether it’s for them or not.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Thanks. That’s a goal. Trying to show you can start painting with a little investment of supplies.

[@robmcdonald6808]

@@ItsMeaDMaDe absolutely. I started with pretty much just some paints and a few brushes and slowly built up a little at a time to where no I’m somewhere between beginner and your level lol

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Thats awesome. Thats the big thing for sure just takes time if you like to keep adding to the arsenal.

[@jjbeast102699]

I'm binge watching these videos now that I have a 3d printer. I painted one model with flat paint that I had but the chalky texture just doesnt look quite right. When I see your models they look closer to something you would buy. Am I using the wrong paint finish ?

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

There are different types of finishes. Like matte, satin and gloss. There is no right or wrong you just gotta experience and see which kind you like. I mix and match. But this model was done with satin paints.

[@leoceh6073]

I have a question been looking in to using Floetrol Acrylic flow aid could I use it to mix in to my acrylic paint to paint my models 🤷

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

I have used airbrush flow aid. I would assume it’s the same. I would do a small test on something to see. But my gut says it would be fine.

[@hansherrera6969]

will this work on filament roll prints sorry new to 3d printers

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

No worries about being new to this. That’s what my channel is all about. To Answer your question YES! I did a beginner series painting fdm prints. You can see it here. kzbin.info/aero/PLv65CP2QM2rEIJKRuCHgUx6b7jWm5u57Z

[@computerrealm4528]

Quick question! How Long do you wait between passes or layers ? I saw the grass it looked like you just keep going over it and start a new layer after you finish the last layer? And by the way I found your video to be more helpful than other videos on how to start using acrylic paint on 3D prints.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Glad you found it helpful. I wait until it’s dry to the touch. It’s a satin paint so it looked wet on camera. 😅

[@computerrealm4528]

@@ItsMeaDMaDe thank you so much for getting back! Im just using regular acrylic and liquid. always thought atleast an hour.

[@definitelynotchadfish]

For those of us with FDM printers. How to we deal with prep and the layer lines prior to painting?

[@tylereyman5290]

Sanding and automotive filler primer

[@definitelynotchadfish]

@@tylereyman5290 thanks. I saw a video of people sanding then using an acetone wood filler mixture. Not sure when this is necessary though.

[@monkeybytegames]

why does my paint feel tacky even after days of drying?

[@dacwardztv]

How long should I wait for each section to dry? and is there any way to prop up the item while I paint it or wait for it to dry.. Also I live in the city, So I'm trying to think of the best way to use primer spray Since I don't really have a backyard or a big open space :(

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

So typically you just need to wait until it’s dry to the touch. If you have a little fan to put it in front of between coats that can make it for faster. You can make clips to hold them up. I did a short on the ones I made. As for primer you can just buy airbrush primer and hand paint it on.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

kzbin.infoovhQ0Nen09M?feature=share Here are the clips

[@dacwardztv]

Thank you so much

[@Maleboligia]

3DXM rocks I have a ton of his work. Painted and unpainted. Thank you for the video!

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Yeah Dennis makes some great models. Thanks for the comment.

[@PowerAirSimulations]

Hey Chris I noticed while you were zooming through the paints that they had gloss colors do you ever paint in gloss colors or do you always stick to matte on those types of paints? If you do paint with that type of paint and gloss what would your decision making be to choose that and why?

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

I do paint in gloss but it depends if it’s something that should be shiny I use gloss. Like claws gloss black. Or black leather I’ll use a satin finish. Just depends but I like matte best

[@mahmoudzaefi2958]

hello. dont using ink wash in this kind of models? 🤔😊

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

No I didn’t use ink wash on this model. Just paint. I don’t always use an ink wash.

[@ProgramerGeek]

I have an answer to that question, the answer is no. I press the buttons and print the model. Then I give them to my sister who is an amazing painter, and she paints them. Why do the work when you can have someone better do it for you, big brain.

[@ItsMeaDMaDe]

Well dang 😂🤣. You got the set up then. Not everyone is as lucky as you. But I like doing both too much.