Printing and Painting FOSSILS | Sabertooth Tiger (Smilodon)

I've been getting more interested in printing and painting fossil replicas due to the low cost and very acceptable results. In this video I show you how to do to different paint jobs for fossil Smilodon skulls.
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[@tiredoldwhiteman]

I'm an old retired geologist and your final products are worthy of the classroom. Commendomendable work. Thank you.

[@BPCustomCreations]

Thank you! The two from this video have already been gifted to science teachers 😁✌️

[@ragozzinehq]

What a fun change of pace - thank you for sharing! Now I have yet another reason to pick up 3D printing

[@BPCustomCreations]

It's incredibly cheap these days to get started with a printer that's way more precise and reliable than whrn I started. I'd check out Elegoo's Neptune series for affordable bang for your buck

[@InakaAdventure]

A fine addition to your collection

[@BPCustomCreations]

Hmm, what's next

[@neilcummings9939]

you never disappoint sir. love documentaries on ancient cultures history and exploration so this one was awesome. they all turned out very realistic

[@BPCustomCreations]

Thanks Neil! I need to get back into the swing of things

[@hyp3rk1ll_aoc39]

Excellent paint work on these. I think I like the black one more, the contrast with the color of the teeth is visually appealing to me👍

[@BPCustomCreations]

Thanks! I like the black one too! Both of these were gifted to some science teacher friends of mine so neither is in my possession any longer 😅

[@cerisekappes580]

They all look incredible! The two darker models are my picks 😊

[@BPCustomCreations]

Thanks! I thing the black one is becoming my favorite at the moment too

[@cerisekappes580]

@@BPCustomCreations you are welcome 🤗 The black one is more unique 🤩

[@MASI_forging]

Fantastic paint work on these. 😍😍

[@BPCustomCreations]

Thank you!

[@gameyybuilds]

Awesome job! ❤

[@BPCustomCreations]

Thanks buddy!

[@AwkwardBirb]

Ohhhhh now I want a whole shelf full of these! I love fossils but feel weird about owning them. Plus they get EXPENSIVE! 😂

[@BPCustomCreations]

All of the above! 3D printing is very accessible and you could probably buy a new printer everytime you wanted a skull and still save money over the real deal. It's not the same but it's more than good enough for me

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

Fantastic work, B. That is some mighty fine painting! : )

[@BPCustomCreations]

Thanks T-Nu! You have any of these big cats prowling around the Bayou still? Be safe out there! 🤣

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

@@BPCustomCreations I've seen a pretty big bobcat in my yard before! It was not quite the size of a Sabertooth, but you wouldn't want to tangle with it.: )

[@daneself858]

My favorite one is the middle one

[@BPCustomCreations]

That's the one I still have in my living room. The other two I gave away to science teacher friends

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BPCustomCreations]

😁👍 Thank you!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@BPCustomCreations 👍👍

[@williambrown319]

Need to get my 3d printer working again so I can get that car printed, then mold made in silicone, then cast from melted down chunks of die cast cars

[@BPCustomCreations]

That would be insanely cool! And dangerously sharp 😂

[@stevrgrs]

Why not brush on some MEK or something to smooth out the layer lines beforehand?

[@BPCustomCreations]

I don't have any and haven't heard of that until just now 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@daneself858]

😲👍👍👍😎

[@BPCustomCreations]

😁👍

[@HowtoDeluxo-y5t]

Do you have a recommendation for a starter airbrush kit?

[@BPCustomCreations]

I'm actually still using my first ever airbrush but it's been going well. Keeping it clean is super important and I always use tool cleaner after painting before it gets a chance to dry

[@BPCustomCreations]

I have a Tamiya Spraywork HG III

[@HowtoDeluxo-y5t]

@@BPCustomCreations Thanks for replying. I'll check it out