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This document will give you an overview of how to 3D print on fabrics.

This document will give you an overview of how to 3D print on fabrics.

It will show three examples, with different filaments used, but the technique remains fairly the same.

It will show three examples, each with its own filament, however the technique remains fairly the same.

== 3D printing on fabric examples ==

== 3D printing on fabric examples ==

The following table shows the printers used for each filament type and some of the difficulties that came up.  

The following table shows the printers used for each filament type and some of the difficulties that came up.  

The printer, Flsun v400 was the first option for all three examples since it is faster and was ideal for filaments of 1.75 mm, yet one filament type did not perform well with this printer, namely the Woodfill PLA.

The printer, Flsun v400 was the first option for all three examples since it is faster and was ideal for filaments of 1.75 mm, unfortunately one filament type did not perform well with this printer, specifically the Woodfill PLA.

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To use the slicer:

To use the slicer:

* Download the slicer you will need for free or use one of Makerspace's computers.

* Download the slicer you will need for free or use one of Makerspace's computers. In our example we will be using Ultimaker Cura.

* Bring your model to your slicer. Remember to save your file as STL.

* Bring your model to your slicer. Remember to save your file as STL.

Note that the printing will be in two stages.  

Note that the printing will be in two stages.  

The first stage will be before the fabric is embodied in the 3D printed part and the second stage will be after its incorporation.

The first stage will be before the fabric is embedded in the 3D printed part and the second stage will be after its incorporation.

* Save your model and bring it to the printer.  

* Save your model and bring it to the printer.  

Note: Tulle is a mesh fabric, the first 3D printed part can adhere to the second 3D printed part between the little holes in the fabric, causing the latter to be securely held.  

Note: Tulle is a mesh fabric, the first 3D printed part can adhere to the second 3D printed part between the little holes in the fabric, causing the latter to be securely held.  

On the other hand, holes need to be made for other fabric types such as woven fabrics to enable the fabric to be stuck between the 3D printed parts.

On the other hand, holes need to be made for other fabric types such as woven fabrics to enable the fabric to be stuck between the 3D printed parts.