Why 3D printing isn’t as simple as pushing a button….
People often think 3D printing is so easy! You just push a button, right? Well, not so much….
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3D printed sculpture shown in storied East Coast spotlight
… when Rice Polak Gallery in Provincetown, Massachusetts, agreed to exhibit and sell my work, I was really excited.
Read MoreLearning About Extrusion
Artist Kevin Caron learns yet another lesson about extrusion when 3D printing.
Read MoreHow to Create Easily Removable Supports When 3D Printing
During the 8 years I’ve been playing – I mean working! – with 3D printing, there have been a lot of improvements. If you’re a long time subscriber, you might remember my video about removing supports with...
Read More3D printing filament gets more interesting
After 8 years of using 3D printing to create my sculpture, I’ve seen a tremendous growth in the field ….
Read MoreWhy didn’t I think of this before?
So much of being an artist is seeing things in new ways. I’ve been told many times – often by academics – that the fact I didn’t go to art school contributes greatly to the originality of my work. Another...
Read MoreWhat else can you do with 3D printing?
My interest in 3D printing grew from my art practice. I was already using CAD – the precursor to making original 3D printed creations – to design many of my metal sculptures, so transitioning into 3D printing was a...
Read MoreChasing 3D print voids
Artist Kevin Caron explains how he works on a 3D-printed sculpture behind the scenes.
Read More‘Illuminate’ show raises the lumens
With just weeks until its Friday, August 12 opening at Art HQ in Surprise, Arizona, the art event “Illuminate” has developed an intriguing enhancement ….
Read MoreLight It Up! Adding Light to 3D Printed Sculpture
One of the things I often hear about my 3D-printed sculpture at events is, “Can you put a light in it?”
The answer is “Yes” ….
Why Maquettes Are Worthwhile (Learned the Hard Way)
It wasn’t until I removed the 3D-printed sculpture from the print tray that I noticed ….
Read MoreHow others see 3D printing today
There’s nothing like interacting with the public to get a snapshot of how 3D printing is perceived. I got a big dose of that perspective at the 2022 Sculpture Tucson Festival March 18 – 20. It was a smashing success,...
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