How 3D printing supercharges creativity
In 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 …
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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….
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 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 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” ….
How 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,...
Read MoreHow to Remove ‘Strings’ From 3D Prints
It may be possible to entirely avoid “stringing” when 3D printing by adjusting print speed or temperature, but I always seem to have some.I’ve tried various ways to remove them – the laser was pretty much...
Read More3D printing carbon fiber opens up more possibilities
Arizona artist Kevin Caron shares why & how he began 3D printing in carbon fiber filament ….
Read MoreLooking Back and Looking Forward
Artist Kevin Caron posts his last scheduled video for a while and urges you to keep in touch ….
Read MoreIs it art … or just a misprint?
This blog post shares artist Kevin Caron’s adventures 3D printing a wall wreath, what went wrong, & why it might be right after all ….
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