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 More3D 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 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 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 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 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 ….
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