3d printers

This is the main board for discussing general techniques, tools, and processes for fusing, slumping, and related kiln-forming activities.

Moderators: Brad Walker, Tony Smith

Post Reply
S.TImmerman
Posts: 235
Joined: Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:23 am
Location: San Diego ,Ca

3d printers

Post by S.TImmerman »

With 3d printers getting cheaper and larger Im very tempted to get one. What can a glass artist use one for? Besides making designs you can then make a mold with.

Thank you

Shereen
Bert Weiss
Posts: 2339
Joined: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:06 am
Location: Chatham NH
Contact:

Re: 3d printers

Post by Bert Weiss »

I saw an inquiry wondering about what binder paste to use in order to 3d print using glass frits. When this gets figured out, you will be able to create a frit matrix form, invest it with a uniform thickness investment, and cast it. I would guess that there is a sweet spot temperature where it will all stick together, and not shrink or gloss too much, on a form like a bowl or goblet.

Since copying is so easy with such a technique, artists will have to really step it up to transcend mediocrity, after this gets going mainstream.
Bert

Bert Weiss Art Glass*
http://www.customartglass.com
Furniture Lighting Sculpture Tableware
Architectural Commissions
Brad Walker
Site Admin
Posts: 1489
Joined: Fri Mar 07, 2003 9:33 pm
Location: North Carolina, USA
Contact:

Re: 3d printers

Post by Brad Walker »

Bert Weiss wrote:I saw an inquiry wondering about what binder paste to use in order to 3d print using glass frits.
Spectrum oriented, but I suspect Bullseye would be the same: http://open3dp.me.washington.edu/2009/1 ... recipe-v2/
Bert Weiss
Posts: 2339
Joined: Tue Mar 11, 2003 12:06 am
Location: Chatham NH
Contact:

Re: 3d printers

Post by Bert Weiss »

Brad Walker wrote:
Bert Weiss wrote:I saw an inquiry wondering about what binder paste to use in order to 3d print using glass frits.
Spectrum oriented, but I suspect Bullseye would be the same: http://open3dp.me.washington.edu/2009/1 ... recipe-v2/
The article didn't mention investment. I don't imagine you can fire to tack fuse and still maintain a shape without something to help support it? Perhaps you could fill it with an appropriate sand like material that wouldn't stick and contracts more than the glass when cooling?
Bert

Bert Weiss Art Glass*
http://www.customartglass.com
Furniture Lighting Sculpture Tableware
Architectural Commissions
Tom Fuhrman
Posts: 187
Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2003 11:44 am
Location: eastern Tennessee
Contact:

Re: 3d printers

Post by Tom Fuhrman »

spend the big bucks and make yourself some new body parts. I find at my age most of what I have left is worn out. Since our bodies are our most important tool, think, what can I make to do what my busted body can no longer do. design and produce parts to make a contraption that will do repetitive cuts for you is an example. make robotic parts with the 3-D printer, controls are getting very inexpensive and some ofit can be done with your i-phone. drones are down to $150 with 0ne camera,what can you do with it that involves glass? get creative.
make prototypes that use numerous textures and shapes before investing in molds and casting in glass. Then decide which you think is best and make the molds. good for analysis if you plan to run any moderate to high production.
Post Reply