I am using a stereo 3D pen. What surface should I use?

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Using a 3D pen I printed a small box. However, I was doing it on plain paper and of course the paper didn't come off the plastic very well. It didn't matter for that specific case, but if I want to print something else, which non-sticky surface would you recommend? Is there any way to use transparent surface (so that I can put a paper with picture as a guide under it)?

I assume you want to draw with PLA? – Gunslinger Feb 23 '17 at 05:04 — Gunslinger, Feb 23 '17 at 05:04

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 14 '17 at 12:36

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You could use a piece of glass, that's what most people using 3D printers have as a build surface. An easy source of glass for pen use would be a picture frame but the edges are likely sharp so be careful. Acrylic would also work and is easily obtained in small pieces from places like Lowes/Home Depot, I used Acrylic for some time on my Kossel. The plastic can stick to Acrylic very well but I had no issues using it with my printer, just test it out and see what process works if you go that route.

answered Feb 14 '17 at 12:36

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Note that you can improve the adhesion to glass by applying a layers of gluestick, hairspray or similar as well (there are many options and opinions about this). – Tormod Haugene Feb 14 '17 at 22:19
I'm curious what brand of pen you are using. I haven't found a STL one yet, and might be interested. – RDragonrydr Jul 13 '20 at 21:37

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 18 '22 at 10:25

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I use parchment paper, the kind that you buy on sheets for baking.

It come off nicely but there are adhesion problems if you want to do sharp corners.

I prefer using ordinary printer paper for that. You can simply soak any scraps of paper off in a sink.

answered Feb 18 '22 at 10:25

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Feb 15 '17 at 23:10

Someone trying to get a surface to not stick. This is a first. I would try glass first. If you still have issues, I would look into coated surface, like an old tefflon pan (do not cook with PLA residue). I would suggest oil but you might start a fire..

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Feb 16 '17 at 15:26

You might want to experiment using Kapton tape. Although it's yellow-coloured, it is transparent and provides a good surface for hit-bed adhesion. You should be able to remove it from your print by flexing it.

Attaching it to your paper sheet is a one-way process, but you can use guide marks on the paper below.

I am using a stereo 3D pen. What surface should I use?

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