As an artist who works three dimensions and often designs in CAD (Computer Aided Design), I was immediately fascinated by the opportunities afforded by 3D printing.
This new technology offers much promise for creating not only original art, such as my 5-1/2-foot-tall sculpture Epic Swoon, but also maquettes, or small models, to show patrons for commissions.
This article will tell you more about how I got involved in 3D printing and how it influences my artistic practice.
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Enjoy!
Art show puts spotlight on my 3D printed sculpture
Kevin Caron exhibits 3D printed works in several art shows.
Turning up the heat
Artist Kevin Caron shows how to convert weight to length the old-fashioned way in this free how-to video.
Chaos reality: 3D printer has a mind of its own
Artist Kevin Caron describes the apparently chaotic way his 3D printers move while printing.
Building bridges: saving a 3D print using my hands
Artist Kevin Caron shows how he had to use a hands-on approach to printing a large scale 3D printed sculpture.
3D printing filament welder to save money and stress
Artist Kevin Caron explains how 3D printing filament tool connects smaller pieces of filament to save money, time & stress, a free how-to video
Changing 3D printing filament is now so much easier ….
Artist Kevin Caron explains how changing filament spools is now easier with his new extruder.
3D printed art still opening eyes
Artist Kevin Caron’s large format 3D printed sculpture makes a splash at a Phoenix art show.
Sculptors dig deeper into technology
At Arizona State University sculptors attending the International Sculpture Confrence dig deeper into technology.
The sounds of creation: listening to 3D printers
Artist Kevin Caron shares how various 3D printers sound when they are printing in this free how to video.
Day and night: what I’ve learned about 3D printing
Artist Kevin Caron shares some of the things he’s learned – the hard way – about 3D printing.