Protecting / Sealing / Strengthening a Fragile Artwork Print
I have printed a piece of artwork, which include some very thin (2 layer walls), and tall elements.
Printed from PLA.
I was wondering if there was any technique to give it longevity, strength or something. Like spraying, or using some sort of glue?
I don't really want to turn it into an exopy submerged piece, but if I have to, has anyone tried that?
RE: Protecting / Sealing / Strengthening a Fragile Artwork Print
No ideas at all?
RE: Protecting / Sealing / Strengthening a Fragile Artwork Print
I have used clear spray laq intented for drawings made with charcoal/crayon/waterbased paint.
Dont know if it will react with the pla tho.
For the inside of my planters i used regular spraypaint laq (same stuff used on cars/bikes etc) but even the can say "clear" it leves a slight white surface on.
Testing on a separate print with the same material is advisable.
Prusa Mini+ kit. BondTech extruder. FW 5.1.2
Prusa MK3S+ kit. Stock. FW 3.11.0
Prusa MK3S+, used. Stock. FW 3.13.3
RE: Protecting / Sealing / Strengthening a Fragile Artwork Print
I have used clear spray laq intented for drawings made with charcoal/crayon/waterbased paint.
Thanks, do you have an example of what you've bought, so I know what to search for?
Over here, lots of product names are different, so I normally need to read a label.
Thanks!
RE: Protecting / Sealing / Strengthening a Fragile Artwork Print
@david-m86
This is what we used for the painting/drawings: https://www.cchobby.se/catalog/product/view/id/125945/category/19023/
Montana Spray Varnish
I think a artist/painters/hobby store would be a good bet.
For my planters inside, i use https://www.biltema.se/bilvard/billackfarger/battringsfarger/klarlack-for-biltema-battringsfarg-2000023759
It's abit more "rougher" as it's intended for cars etc, but seals up good on the inside of planters.
Prusa Mini+ kit. BondTech extruder. FW 5.1.2
Prusa MK3S+ kit. Stock. FW 3.11.0
Prusa MK3S+, used. Stock. FW 3.13.3