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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Learning 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 MoreHow to Make 3D-printed Sections Clear
In preparation for a potential commission I play around with 3D printer settings, including supports, heat and speed …. See the video now ….
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 MoreChasing 3D print voids
Artist Kevin Caron explains how he works on a 3D-printed sculpture behind the scenes.
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 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 ….
Read MoreYour chance to see my 8-foot-tall 3D printer running!
If you live in the metro Phoenix area, though, this could be your chance to see an 8-foot-tall 3D printer running ….
Read MoreBaby gets a new pair of shoes
I use my 8-foot-tall Cerberus 3D Gigante 3D printer a lot. I’ve probably printed 100 sculptures on it, and that doesn’t include failed prints, which would multiply that number several times over. Accordingly, things...
Read MoreHow to use 3D printing to improve a tool – errr, toy!
Artist Kevin Caron shows how he used 3D printing to improve a tool – errr, toy ….
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