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New to 3D printing?
Follow the steps below to get started!
Find/Create a Model
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Where can I find 3D models?
Where can I design
3D models for free?
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Picking a material
PLA
Why print in PLA?
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- Cheaper than resin printing
- More color options available
- Can do larger scale prints than resin
- Most 3D printing files are modeled to be printed in PLA
- Cost (done by weight):
- Less than 100g is $00.12 per gram
- 100g – 200g is $00.11 per gram
- 200g-300g is $00.10 per gram
- 300g and up is $00.09 per gram
PLA Colors
- Black
- Grey
- White
- Red
- Gold
- Blue
- Purple
- Green
Resin
Why print in resin?
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- Easy to remove supports
- Higher detailed prints than PLA
- Can print very small items that PLA can not
- Easily print out things like D&D minis at optimal quality
- Costs $0.25 per gram
- Resin is only available in grey
![Poly Dog Dog (PLA)](https://3du1.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Dog-1-e1563978558723.jpg)
![Castle Piece (Resin)](https://3du1.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/363870219_976985436854274_7980292410422339243_n.jpg)