Painting 3D Prints on a Budget with Affordable Craft Supplies!

[@AsheCraftingCorner]

I still use cheap paints * 90 cent ones* for certain parts,but I will admit,the higher price ones,make a HUGE difference

[@gordo3D]

Yeah, my purpose was to try to get new people that might be put off by the cost of paints and materials into the hobby.

[@Bazingus22]

Do you have any recommendations for more pricey paints? I’ve been really getting into painting

[@AsheCraftingCorner]

@@Bazingus22 I started using paints from the dollar store or wallmart,try looking up vallejo paints,where I live,its like 4.50 per bottle,but they are very much worth it

[@AsimPaints]

Great video! An easy way to use spray cans in cold climates is to warm up the can in hot water. Make sure the piece is at room temp then quickly spray it outside. Not optimal, but not a big deal, other than having to deal with the cold lol. That's why having a spray booth with a hose that vents outside is great, you can spray paint indoors, though it does clog up the filter pretty quickly.

[@gordo3D]

I have a home made spray booth, but I feel more comfortable with the airbrush.

[@CouncilOfRem]

I got a Bambulab A1 for my birthday and it has been amazing. I have always wanted to get into figure painting and this video has given me a lot of great tips. Thank you!

[@gordo3D]

You’re welcome.

[@lhwweiss]

Great video! And right on time too. Most videos on YT are about miniatures or painting resin prints which are very different from what you showed here and you much more in line with what I want to make. I recently got a 3d printer and I am excited to try out painting my prints with the acrylics I already owned from canvas work before investing in something more specific. Can you please show your workflow from printing to painting? I'd love to see how you approach sanding :)

[@gordo3D]

The video right before this one, Luz and Amity from The owl House has exactly what you're looking for in regards to workflow and sanding. I would love to get into printing minis but I don't have the space for a resin printer at the moment. Cheers and thank you for the great feedback.

[@tombryant5029]

Gordo, tabletop wargamer here and I heartily concur on using craft paints. I do.mostly historical subjects, 15mm scale. When I started 30 odd years ago craft paints were the best, and cheapest ways to get what I wanted and needed. I still use them today and I highly recommend them for most applications.

[@gordo3D]

Glad you enjoyed the video, I am trying to explore ways to not break the bank while painting these models. Thanks for your feedback.

[@shivaHemmat]

its amazing, watching this is kinda therapy for me

[@gordo3D]

I appreciate the kind words, glad you enjoyed it.

[@BambiOnDashboard]

This is single handedly the most helpful video i've ever watched on youtube. THANK YOU!!

[@gordo3D]

Thank you very much, happy to help.

[@Clint52279]

I began my first model recently and I picked up some of the vallejo. Then I needed more colors that I wasn't comfortable mixing with the vallejo. I discovered the folk art acrylics walking around Hobby Lobby and decided to try them out. I can't tell a difference right now. I'm sure that will change as my skill levels improve, and I use the Vallejo more. Right now, though? The craft acryllics make so much more sense. They allow me to experiment more without the stress of burning through expensive paints.

[@gordo3D]

Glad you found your flow and are enjoying the paints.

[@vashshadow]

I really liked this I've been 3d printing since 2020 and painting minis on and off for about 15 20 years and this is great advice I still use folk art with my army painter paint

[@gordo3D]

I just bought a resin printer and printed a few minis, fun hobby, I'm hoping to break into painting minis soon.

[@Glamandglucose]

I instantly subscribed. This video is professional, helpful but also has a lot of heart and an uplifting positive tone. Thank you for this!

[@gordo3D]

Thank you very much for your kind words. I try to bring positivity to KZbin because I believe anyone with enough practice can do anything.

[@oofermansa7666]

Im so glad a cheap guide exists its so disheartening when most guides for things have them pull out some expensive tool or one you cant use as their solution like i cant spray paint where i am and my printer is only a $200 knock off one though i wonder if this works with painted primer as i cant have airbrushes due to traveling

[@gordo3D]

Thanks, let me look into brushed on primer, maybe make a video about it.

[@reddude115]

Amazing vid dude, thinking about getting into this hobby and you made things so simple to understand and listed cheap paints and tools

[@gordo3D]

Glad I could help, I’m actually working on a video about making a cheap spray booth, and another about overlooked tools for painting 3D prints.

[@tutkuunlu]

i love this video. thank you for the great tips, subscribed

[@gordo3D]

Thank you very much, happy new year.

[@daniellandin8248]

Great work and tips!

[@gordo3D]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@idle_weirdo]

Great looking pokemon!

[@gordo3D]

Pokémon, gotta catch them all. It may not be my last.

[@ViralWatchMedia]

So from what I understand you dont need to sand the PLA itself but rather just sand the primer lightly and then air brush? I was always under the impression that it took hours to sand down pla but I seen people spray on a coat of primer and then sand it and paint. Im learning so much, thank you for the video.

[@gordo3D]

You’re welcome. If there’s seems you can also use milliput and sand it once it dries.

[@BeatleGeuse_]

This is an amazing video, I'm glad youtube recommeded it.

[@gordo3D]

Thanks, I am working on a video where I recommend some modeling softwares to create your own prints.

[@IAmWBeard]

Folk art and Apple orchard paints work perfectly fine, especially if you run your paint thru one of those 3d resin screen filters.

[@gordo3D]

I agree, i just got into hobby paints and now I'm addicted to buying it, I'm lost.

[@SpottedHares]

Honestly i find apple barrel really best used as airbrush paint. It just way to cheap of a paint and hassle when the next level up in price is much easier to work with.

[@Jueky]

Nice Video! Thank You for the Tips and Tricks!

[@gordo3D]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked the video.

[@franciscoholguin9409]

This was a great video! Thank you! A friend of mine is borrowing me a 3D printer and I am excited to start painting some figures.

[@gordo3D]

Thank you. It is fun, take your time and keep practicing and you’ll see it will pay off. Cheers.

[@DavidVickers-k3b]

Very nice work, thanks for the tips!

[@gordo3D]

Hey man, thanks for the feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@Smolnic]

Great info. Thanks and subbed

[@gordo3D]

Thanks for the sub, I am working on a video about creating your own prints

[@GlaciaGalaxy]

I really want to get into 3D printing! i think its definitely something i can do, and id love to paint them as well!

[@gordo3D]

You can get a cheap creality ender and see if you like it, it's a lot of fun.

[@NicoleDeanna]

These are nice, well done!

[@Jigsaw765]

>absolute beginner tutorial >whips out the airbrush

[@gordo3D]

Hahaha, you got me.

[@Toshu9]

Nicely presented

[@gordo3D]

Thank you.

[@ResinForge]

My first car was a Beater 1987 Mazda B220 and I miss it so much haha... Great video, you are a very talented painter.

[@gordo3D]

That little pick up is legit, we need more of those on the road than the monster trucks that mask as pick ups today. The 80s had some awesome cars, I miss them. Thanks for the feedback and I am glad you're enjoying my content.

[@Attachment_Unplugged]

What do you use after the paint to seal it and give it a little shine? Thank you!

[@gordo3D]

Hi, createx makes glossy top coat that I use with my airbrush. They carry it at hobby lobby or Amazon, hope that helps.

[@MineCraftiaBuilder]

I think the main issue im having trouble with is sanding the print itself. Is it absolutely necessary to sand the print? If it is then do i need to sand down even the smallest of parts for example, on your dragonite print would you sand the individual nails, or the horns or even the bag strap? How do you sand underneath things such as the arms or under the bag satchel itself? Im also not sure what sand paper to use as I used one that ended up ingraining itself into the print which left red material inside the print itself (the sandpaper was red). Probably not a good idea to use that color paper but I didnt know any better.

[@gordo3D]

The color sandpaper was probably not the problem but friction, were you sanding too fast, with a Dremel? As long you paint after you won't see the sandpaper color. Honestly you don't need to sand anything if you use a low layer height like .12. I usually only sand the areas where supports leave behind pock marks. What I'm trying to say it all depends how detailed you want the print to be, start with what you're comfortable with and only keep going if you want to.

[@MineCraftiaBuilder]

@gordograppler I just used 220 grit sandpaper and did it by hand. Maybe I was going to fast with it, but yeah, you're right it shouldn't matter if it leaves any residue because I can paint over it. I'll try printing with a lower layer height and see if that works better for me though. I appreciate the tips.

[@gordo3D]

Hey, im here to help anytime, just have fun, it doesn't have to be perfect as long you like it.

[@mikethetundra]

You keep making videos with this level of quality and detail with editing and you'll be at 5k subs by the end of the year. Also, your channel bio says Lego Wrestling. I looked for it, but I don't see it. Was hoping there was a beautiful stop motion video 😏. I'm so intrigued and now I need it in my life.

[@gordo3D]

I'm sorry if my bio is deceptive, it was not my intention. I have to update my bio or I could work on the Lego wrestling aspect, thanks for the feedback and I am glad you liked my video. Cheers.

[@mikethetundra]

@@gordo3D I was just being playful. It's not deceptive - just drew curiosity.

[@gordo3D]

No I'm sorry my comment came off like that, it actually had me thinking all day that I should work on a Lego diorama. I appreciate your comment, cheers.

[@studeeo]

GREAT VIDEO!!

[@gordo3D]

Thank you.

[@camaycama7479]

Hello dude! What would be your go to AND your NOT go to in terms of fdm painting? Would you recommend that special PLA filament that react to IPA to smooth the surface or your think it removes too much details? My huge actual big project is for Ubisoft, printing a 58cm Ezio. I will do the printing and first part of post processing but I don't want to ended up being flamed by their professional painter. Model will be done with a 0.2 nozzle at 0.08 thickness. Sorry for the long multi subject question!

[@gordo3D]

58 cm is quite big, if you’re going to need detail I would go with SLA but if that’s not available (I totally understand) I think the .2 nozzle at .08 layer height will help a lot. I think you should do a few smaller test prints and see what the quality will be out of the printer, and then plan accordingly. I don’t think you should use IPA, if this is professional work you should take the time to milliput and sand, don’t take any shortcuts, but if you’re adamant about IPA I think you should also test that. What will help also is to print in parts so you can work on each part separately in case you mess something up is just a matter of reprinting that part and not the entire model. Hope that helps.

[@Reckless_Pubg_Mobile]

what is you bambu studio settings. your supports came off really easy and i want that aswell.

[@gordo3D]

www.tiktok.com/t/ZTF8vBJsK/ I actually have it on my TikTok.

[@MrRachnel]

Is the accessory you use around 2:36 to hold the print just another print with something sticky on it?

[@gordo3D]

Lately I've been using this one www.thingiverse.com/thing:6335802 and some double sided tape

[@fpvaq7378]

i am getting into painting 3d printed models. I want to know if i need a ventilated room for using the air painter? Also before applying the primer do you have to sand your model or do you just apply primer and then paint?

[@gordo3D]

Is funny you ask this question, I am in the middle of editing a video where I show how to make an affordable paint booth. I would recommend using one even if it’s just acrylic paints, if only because the paint has somewhere to go and so that it doesn’t just go everywhere in your living space. As far as the sanding, I only sand the areas where the supports leave a mark, etc.

[@fpvaq7378]

@@gordo3D thank you.. look forward to your video

[@ansiaaa]

what did you spray at the end to make the colors look shinier?

[@gordo3D]

Top coat, createx makes it and can be found at hobby lobby.

[@westeast4391]

can you also do this with just hand painting and not using air brush?

[@gordo3D]

All of this even the priming can be done with brush application, the only reason i airbrush is because is a lot faster and takes less coats. If you think out your paints with water to get more even coats you will have to apply more coats which may take days instead of hours as you wait for the paint to dry.

[@westeast4391]

@@gordo3D thank you for your reply. I'm just starting out and I'm trying to paint with a handbrush but the paint is not really sticking on that well. I'm not sure if it's my primer not being good or the acrylic paint not being good for 3d prints.. if I figure it out I'll try to paint dragonite aswell :)

[@elizabetho7580]

Can I use any white spray paint primer? Like the ones at Walmart used to spray paint outdoor plastic furniture or whatever?

[@gordo3D]

I mean primer for plastic should work, try it out and report back.

[@lougarcia1485]

i have a few 3d prints that i would like to dip the entire piece into paint, just one color is all i need. what paint do you recommend?

[@gordo3D]

Honestly, I do not have experience dipping prints but whatever paint you use you need to prime your print 1st, primer will stick to your print and the paint will stick to the primer. I like acrylics because they are cheap and are really easy to work with.

[@mikesun2908]

Is that possible to use primer by a brush??

[@gordo3D]

Sure, there are products but I'm not sure how even you can get the primer.

[@memefunny69123]

what do u spray to get that glow at the end

[@gordo3D]

Createx sells air brush sprayable top coat.

[@memefunny69123]

@ thank u

[@DPW13]

thanks!

[@gordo3D]

You're welcome

[@METALSKINMETAL]

Enjoyed your video and links, but was wondering what brand of gloves are you wearing in the video?

[@gordo3D]

Grease Monkey nitrile gloves from Walmart, very thick and durable, i tend to use them a few times before disposing them.

[@javiercaban559]

What's your support settings ? Mines kinda stick to the print a little too much

[@gordo3D]

I use tree supports, on build late, small.

[@javiercaban559]

@@gordo3D that's exactly what I do but they still stick the model. Yours just pop right odd even by just pulling the build plate

[@gordo3D]

I leave my models to cool, I always leave my models long after they've finished. I think this might be the reason, I honestly am not sure.

[@TheBBWolf]

I would like to print a working detail paintbrush. How can I design it? Is it even possible? I need it to be stiff, but not completely hard btw. I would appreciate your response.

[@gordo3D]

How would you print the bristles? You can use stringing like this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3vOfnqQnrR_pacsi=BKoByG9bpoTuKRLH But I think the bristles would be too thick. The handle is the easy part though. You can probably design it all fusion 360.

[@JohnDoe-bz4yl]

I have a Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra sitting under the Christmas tree and this is my first 3D resin printer and I'm looking at making some figures for myself and also as gifts for other people and your video helped a lot P,S do you need to add water to the acrylic paints at all?

[@gordo3D]

Mi am glad I could help, yes you need to dilute the paint for a smooth finish, look into getting a wet palette.

[@alanrobinson6257]

is there a cheap ready made flesh tone paint ?

[@gordo3D]

I use this: US Art Supply Light Tan Opaque... www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXXKVM0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@Pequenastonterias]

New sub!

[@lilingisnothing1358]

how fdm can print tree support like this video? can someone teach me for ender 3 s1 pro.

[@gordo3D]

Cura has tree supports, just switch to it in the menu.

[@szocram]

if my prints would look like yours ill be happy lol

[@master_sardu]

thanks for the tips

[@gordo3D]

Hey Rob no problem, I'm working a upcoming video about making your own models, stay tuned.

[@creativemids]

Did you use a clearcoat, what did you use?

[@gordo3D]

Top coat from createx.

[@pedrofuentes01]

Which color mixing app do you suggest?

[@gordo3D]

Color mixer by IdeaStorm labs.

[@KhanhNguyen-hd7ws]

Wow. Do you sell on Etsy?

[@gordo3D]

No, I tried and I failed. I may try again one day.

[@garde1257]

thanks brother

[@gordo3D]

You're welcome my brother.

[@Vortex-gz8se]

If you mess up the paint job you don't have to reprint the model, just reprime it and start over.

[@gordo3D]

After a year that’s my current conclusion.

[@shidinglfet4740]

I bought my 3D printer in hopes of making money on it one day but I have a feeling it's just going to consist of me making pokémon prints and ending up costing me money lol

[@gordo3D]

Honestly it's a lot of regardless of what you do with it.

[@Gounesh]

I'd highly encourage people to get SLA printer instead of FDM if you are into painting. Great video mate!

[@WiseRecordings]

Appreciate the details in SLA, but it just doesn't compare to stop print features for FDM. Making prints with internal components unlocks so much in the engineering world, combing wood, metals, glass, ECT. SLA is great though for minimal processing minus supports.

[@TheOfficialOriginalChad]

Print volume is a HUGE decision driver in FDM. SLA has its place, but paint prep alone won’t drive people to it.

[@bakev5047]

Yup

[@DS321o]

I've been an fdm guy for close to a decade and received my first sla printer for Christmas last week. The details and quality are unbelievable. It just sucks how dangerous it is lol

[@themainman2827]

For a long time i painted my printed minis with cheap, dollar store acrylics and brushes. The only difference with good acrilycs is that i needed more layers to get the same results. Im still using the brushes and i see no reason to buy expensive ones, i take care of my cheap brushes and they work pretty good. And an airbrush is not what i would describe as "affordable" imo, even a basic one. I never needed it, honestly.

[@gordo3D]

I mean yes $100 dollars for some is expensive, but I think is a worthwhile investment. I agree with the affordable paints and brushes, brush shampoo is a game changer.