Hello everyone.
Are there any people here who are familiar with the different printing settings for making a vase waterproof?
I’m referring specifically to the seams, infill, etc.
What settings should I prioritize?
I just pour in clear FlexSeal, roll it around to coat the inside, and pour out the excess. For one-off projects it seemed easier than printing over and over to tune settings until getting something water tight. Not the best solution if you want to print multiple vases, though.
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some useful info here: Watertight 3D printing PT1: Vases, cups and other open models - Original Prusa 3D Printers
It works for me… a vase printed with Galaxy PLA; two weeks in use - no leak
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Depends on what exactly you’re trying to print, the filament, and some other attributes.
Plenty of walls and base layers is always a winner.
Brick layers allows better watertightness with fewer walls and base layers.
Some extension settings will deliver more print volume per unit distance, resulting in more “squish” into the previous layers.
I do pretty much the same thing, but with a food safe resin.
Most of the time, adding a sealant is a lot easier than fussing with print settings,
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