Reflection&Feedback: 3D printing

I was lucky to get my 3D printing outcomes today, after 2-3 weeks of waiting I can finally collect my project.

I was satisfied with my end result, as the final product is in the correct size and fine quality.

This is my second time using Zbrush for coursework, I have developed some new skills during the practice on my own.

I’m designing a doll’s head, that I expected to design a face with a next-generation quality mod, which I have reached this level quality with a high-poly mod.

And this head is designed in a traditional Ball-jointed-doll (BJD) style, inside of the head should be empty for eyeball replacing purpose.

By using the Boolean system in Zbrush enable me to cut a hole inside the head and the eyes.

To resize the model for 3D printing, I have two approaches for it:

1.  Zbrush has its own plug-in for sizing the model under the Zplugin toolbar > 3D print Exporter.
2. The way I prefer is to use the official software Ultimaker Cura from Ultimaker 3D printer. By using this tool you have more adjustment option for your project.

I have chosen this project as one of my development projects, as I’m enjoying the working process and be able to work on something in real life.

For further development, I would like to make other parts of the doll and then print it out using the different material & printer. (I used SLS printer for this head, I would like to try SLA printer with resin.)

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