Lowering the 8-foot-tall Gigante 3D printer
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!
Wrestling with PETG 3D-printing filament
Artist Kevin Caron’s attempts to use PETG filament in his 8-foot-tall Cerberus 3D 3D printer have resulted in some spectacular fails ….
Testing 3D printing filaments in the elements
After working with 3D printing for 6 years, I’ve seen a lot of changes. A LOT of changes. One of the big changes is the availability of different types of filament ….
When is a sculpture’s finish finished?
My 3D-printed and metal sound sculpture SoundWaves (light change filament and painted steel, 36" x 19" x 17") is challenging me yet again. After its light-changing properties disappointingly ceased, I began to think about what to do with the finish. The material is...
Mixing media:
3D printed and metal together
Artist Kevin Caron combines 2 media to create a 3D-printed & metal sound sculpture ….
How 3D-printed maquettes bring commissions to life
Another great use of a 3D-printed maquette is to help potential patrons visualize what their sculpture will look like.
Eye-popping results from color change 3D-printing filament
This 3D printing color change filament produces AMAZING results, as artist Kevin Caron demonstrates!
Helping with COVID-19 in a small way
COVID-19 has thrown the entire world into a whirlwind of change. I've tried to find ways to make a difference. In the beginning, when Personal Protection Equipment was at a premium, I found 3D-printing patterns for N95 equivalent masks. They took about 2-1/2 hours to...
3D-printed models bring sculptures to life
Artist Kevin Caron shares how he uses 3D-printed maquettes bring sculptures to life.
Lighting 3D Printed Sculptures Beautifully
If you're a regular reader or follow me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, you know I've been playing around with lighting my 3D-printed sculptures. Whether I can light them has been one of the biggest question I get when I show my 3D-printed sculptures. So that sent...
How Welding Technique Strengthens 3D-Printed Parts
Welding & 3D printing come together to improve quality – Kevin Caron’s 3D printing blog