I’m old enough to remember a lot of fads, including hula hoops, Furbys, hoverboards and Tickle Me Elmo. 3D printing came on like a firestorm, too. Suddenly everyone wanted to create things from scratch using these amazing...
Read MoreFellow artist Daniel Prendergast threw down the gauntlet: how about using 3D printing to create three-dimensional wall art? I’d already made some metal sculptural wall artworks such as Bob, Labyrinth and Shade and Shadow,...
Read MoreFinally, 3D printing can go outside to play. Of course, it’s been possible to 3D print outdoor sculpture for a while, but we’re talking high-end, hundreds of thousands of dollars possible. For mere mortals like me,...
Read MoreThe more I use 3D printing, the more I use it for. Not everything is art. I’ve written before here about some of the crazy things I’ve made, like container tops, game boards, brass dice, candleholder trays, kitchen...
Read MoreIn a recent video (below) I share how I often come up with new creations. 3D printing is a secret weapon (OK, not that secret) in making innovation easier …
Read MoreArtist Kevin Caron learns yet another lesson about extrusion when 3D printing.
Read MoreDuring 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 MoreIn preparation for a potential commission I play around with 3D printer settings, including supports, heat and speed …. See the video now ….
Read MoreAfter 8 years of using 3D printing to create my sculpture, I’ve seen a tremendous growth in the field ….
Read MoreArtist Kevin Caron explains how he works on a 3D-printed sculpture behind the scenes.
Read MoreOne 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” ….
It wasn’t until I removed the 3D-printed sculpture from the print tray that I noticed ….
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