artwork | Kevin Caron

3D printing filament gets more interesting

by kcaron | Jan 13, 2023 | Blog | 0

After 8 years of using 3D printing to create my sculpture, I’ve seen a tremendous growth in the field ….

Why didn’t I think of this before?

by kcaron | Oct 25, 2022 | Blog, More… | 2

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...

Chasing 3D print voids

by kcaron | Aug 30, 2022 | Blog, More… | 0

Artist Kevin Caron explains how he works on a 3D-printed sculpture behind the scenes.

Light It Up! Adding Light to 3D Printed Sculpture

by kcaron | May 31, 2022 | Blog, More… | 2

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

by kcaron | Mar 29, 2022 | Blog, More… | 0

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,...

How to Remove ‘Strings’ From 3D Prints

by kcaron | Feb 23, 2022 | Blog, February 2022, More… | 0

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...