Video Tag
Every video tagged “smoothing” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
2 videos
This short tutorial from VanOaksProps demonstrates using UV resin as a faster, easier alternative to air-dry spot putty for smoothing layer lines on FDM 3D prints. The technique is demonstrated on a Boba Fett helmet and involves applying UV resin to fill surface imperfections, curing it quickly under a UV light, then sanding smooth. The result is a significantly cleaner surface with less effort than traditional methods.
This short tutorial walks through an accessible, hardware-store-friendly workflow for smoothing and prepping 3D printed parts before paint. The creator demonstrates how to minimize spot putty use by combining strategic sanding across multiple grits with a sandable filler primer. The techniques are demonstrated on a Star Wars droid dome build, making the process tangible and visually clear. All materials are widely available and budget-friendly.
