Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
🎨 Click here to get my Color Mixing Guide:
itsmeadmade.myflodesk.com/color-mixing-guide-3d-prints
In this first video of the series, I walk you through how to get set up to paint your first 3D print. I cover how to choose a beginner-friendly model, what slicer choices matter for painting, and the basic tools you actually need to get started.
Download the model here to print and paint along with me:
makerworld.com/en/models/1143352-mini-super-mario#profileId-1146083
Painting 3D Prints Series:
Part 1 - Start Here: This video!
Part 2 - Prepping your Prints: youtu.be/9jzj0pQY8ek
Part 3 - Priming your Model: youtu.be/QznFcLfqe7E
Part 4 - Adding Base Coats: Coming 5/13/26
Part 5 - Shading & Highlights: Coming 5/19/26
Part 6 - Finishing & Sealing: Coming 5/21/26
Tools and Supplies
🛠️ See everything I use in this video here:
itsmeadmade.com/3d-print-painting-supplies
Printers I use:
Bambu Lab H2D: tidd.ly/45wMaxb
Bambu Lab X1-Carbon: tidd.ly/47dr7B6
Bambu Lab P1S: tidd.ly/45TRlWX
Bambu Lab A1: tidd.ly/4oKvA4l
Bambu Lab A1 Mini: tidd.ly/4fRFxZU
Printer Accessories:
Bambu Lab AMS 2 Pro: tidd.ly/3HNcXMr
Bambu Lab AMS Lite: tidd.ly/3JOaban
Bambu Lab AMS: tidd.ly/4mWwSrm
Great Build Plates for Better Adhesion:
BIQU Cryogrip Plates: amzn.to/3UJHtKi
Bambu Lab SuperTack: tidd.ly/3HQyHan
Good Cheap Filament:
Kingroon PLA: amzn.to/3Vff7rn
Kingroon PLA Triple Silk: amzn.to/4mVElXF
Favorite Rainbow Filaments:
❤️ Flashforge Rapid PLA: amzn.to/45xWpkT
Creality Rainbow: amzn.to/4640oFY
Kingroon Matte Rainbow: amzn.to/4mWxNIk
Ziro Fast Color Change: amzn.to/4oQ1QmL
iSanmate Rainbow: amzn.to/45wN6lb
🧰 3D Printer Maintenance Toolbox List: bit.ly/MeaDsTooLs
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00:00 Intro
00:32 Mindset
02:43 Model Choice
04:11 Slicing Basics
06:22 Model Split
07:39 Tools
10:06 Recap
DISCLAIMER: Bambu Lab was kind enough to send their 3d printers for me to try out and share my honest opinion. Some of the links are affiliate links in which I will receive a small commission.
🎨 Click here to get my Color Mixing Guide:
itsmeadmade.myflodesk.com/color-mixing-guide-3d-prints
In this first video of the series, I walk you through how to get set up to paint your first 3D print. I cover how to choose a beginner-friendly model, what slicer choices matter for painting, and the basic tools you actually need to get started.
Download the model here to print and paint along with me:
makerworld.com/en/models/1143352-mini-super-mario#profileId-1146083
Painting 3D Prints Series:
Part 1 - Start Here: This video!
Part 2 - Prepping your Prints: youtu.be/9jzj0pQY8ek
Part 3 - Priming your Model: youtu.be/QznFcLfqe7E
Part 4 - Adding Base Coats: Coming 5/13/26
Part 5 - Shading & Highlights: Coming 5/19/26
Part 6 - Finishing & Sealing: Coming 5/21/26
Tools and Supplies
🛠️ See everything I use in this video here:
itsmeadmade.com/3d-print-painting-supplies
Printers I use:
Bambu Lab H2D: tidd.ly/45wMaxb
Bambu Lab X1-Carbon: tidd.ly/47dr7B6
Bambu Lab P1S: tidd.ly/45TRlWX
Bambu Lab A1: tidd.ly/4oKvA4l
Bambu Lab A1 Mini: tidd.ly/4fRFxZU
Printer Accessories:
Bambu Lab AMS 2 Pro: tidd.ly/3HNcXMr
Bambu Lab AMS Lite: tidd.ly/3JOaban
Bambu Lab AMS: tidd.ly/4mWwSrm
Great Build Plates for Better Adhesion:
BIQU Cryogrip Plates: amzn.to/3UJHtKi
Bambu Lab SuperTack: tidd.ly/3HQyHan
Good Cheap Filament:
Kingroon PLA: amzn.to/3Vff7rn
Kingroon PLA Triple Silk: amzn.to/4mVElXF
Favorite Rainbow Filaments:
❤️ Flashforge Rapid PLA: amzn.to/45xWpkT
Creality Rainbow: amzn.to/4640oFY
Kingroon Matte Rainbow: amzn.to/4mWxNIk
Ziro Fast Color Change: amzn.to/4oQ1QmL
iSanmate Rainbow: amzn.to/45wN6lb
🧰 3D Printer Maintenance Toolbox List: bit.ly/MeaDsTooLs
Sign-up for my monthly newsletter: itsmeadmade.myflodesk.com/newsletter
00:00 Intro
00:32 Mindset
02:43 Model Choice
04:11 Slicing Basics
06:22 Model Split
07:39 Tools
10:06 Recap
DISCLAIMER: Bambu Lab was kind enough to send their 3d printers for me to try out and share my honest opinion. Some of the links are affiliate links in which I will receive a small commission.
