Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Layer lines tend to diminish the appearance of FDM 3D prints, so in this video, we cover five techniques for reducing their appearance. Four of these are replicable by anyone by using simple filament changes and/or slicer settings.
Adaptive layer height is also available in Cura under the ‘experimental’ heading.
Thanks to Lee for requesting a guide on variable layer height, which inspired the rest of the video.
0:00 Introduction
0:35 What are layer lines?
Test model: printables.com/model/947421-simple-and-fast-layer-line-tester
1:29 Post print smoothing
Fill and paint post processing video: youtu.be/gN1uFHuEbgc
Vapour smoothing and flocking video: youtu.be/Oz0PoS5LPxg
TT Racing painting video: youtube.com/watch?v=iAkCEsTmTds
3:09 Filament colour matters
Mask of the warrior: myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-mask-of-the-warrior-103175
4:19 Speckled/composite filament
Marble PLA: https://x3d.com.au/products/marble-stone?_pos=1&_sid=a35b49e14&_ss=r
Carbon filled PLA: https://x3d.com.au/products/x3d-carbon-fiber?_pos=1&_sid=369bf04b9&_ss=r
5:48 Fuzzy skin
7:24 Variable layer height
11:29 Combining techniques for best results
12:08 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
Check out my 2nd channel, TT Racing: youtube.com/@TTRacingYT
Layer lines tend to diminish the appearance of FDM 3D prints, so in this video, we cover five techniques for reducing their appearance. Four of these are replicable by anyone by using simple filament changes and/or slicer settings.
Adaptive layer height is also available in Cura under the ‘experimental’ heading.
Thanks to Lee for requesting a guide on variable layer height, which inspired the rest of the video.
0:00 Introduction
0:35 What are layer lines?
Test model: printables.com/model/947421-simple-and-fast-layer-line-tester
1:29 Post print smoothing
Fill and paint post processing video: youtu.be/gN1uFHuEbgc
Vapour smoothing and flocking video: youtu.be/Oz0PoS5LPxg
TT Racing painting video: youtube.com/watch?v=iAkCEsTmTds
3:09 Filament colour matters
Mask of the warrior: myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-mask-of-the-warrior-103175
4:19 Speckled/composite filament
Marble PLA: https://x3d.com.au/products/marble-stone?_pos=1&_sid=a35b49e14&_ss=r
Carbon filled PLA: https://x3d.com.au/products/x3d-carbon-fiber?_pos=1&_sid=369bf04b9&_ss=r
5:48 Fuzzy skin
7:24 Variable layer height
11:29 Combining techniques for best results
12:08 Conclusion
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
