3D printing & design
I enjoy turning files into physical builds, then solving the scaling, tolerance, assembly, and finishing problems along the way.
From a file to a finished piece
Printing is only one stage. Before a build starts, I need to check scale, orientation, supports, and how separate parts will connect. After printing, the work moves to fitting, sanding, assembly, and finishing.
That full process is what interests me. A digital model looks complete, but the physical version exposes every weak measurement and awkward connection.
The larger builds
My larger projects include a katana inspired by Elden Ring and a replica hand cannon. Both required the designs to be divided into printable pieces and assembled into a convincing final form.
- Scale pieces so they fit the printer and the finished prop
- Plan joints before committing to a long print
- Test tolerances with smaller samples
- Use sanding and finishing to hide layer lines and seams
Why I like the process
3D printing gives me a direct loop between design and evidence. If an idea does not work, the physical part shows why. I adjust the file, print again, and compare the result.