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I print figurines for D&D adventures with my kids, both monsters and player characters, I've also done a few scenery items and player trinkets. So far I've just used whatever PLA I had around, but was thinking that maybe there were some brands (or other filament) that are better for this type of thing? Preferably also easily paintable since they've started to want more than just plain solid colour.

I'm using a 0.2mm nozzle for these, and detail is actually pretty decent.

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[–] ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I really don't want to deal with resin, I don't have room for a proper safe workstation for it.

I think ASA with acetone vapour will smooth out too much detail, which is already limited. The layer-lines aren't really an issue either, i print at 0.08mm thickness (it takes forever to print these...)

[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

If you don't have a safe space for resin you don't have a space for printing ASA or vapour smoothing either.

[–] Bluewing@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

FDM printing ABS/ASA is far easier and safer than resin printing since most CoreXY printers are enclosed these days. A simple fan and ether venting to the outside world or through activated charcoal air filters is a relatively simple procedure. Printers with all of that filtration are easily purchased these days. Even vapor smoothing can be done outdoors if it's warm enough.

[–] ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

ASA i have, because i have en enclosed printer with filter...but i dont have space for handling resin or vapour smoothing (like I said)