The paints usually have a somewhat thick consistency and are dry to the touch within 24 hours.
While using a primer still offers the cleanest results, you may sometimes wish to avoid using them (like when you want the actual filament color visible) or save time by skipping the priming step. This makes them one of the few acrylic paints that can be applied directly to your 3D prints without any primer and the best paint for adding some color to the naked filament. These are craft acrylics, so they are designed to adhere to many different types of materials (including plastic, like PLA, PETG, and ABS). The Best Paints for 3D Prints Best Overall: Folk Art Multi-Surface Acrylicsįolk Art’s multi-surface acrylic paints are some of the most versatile brush-on paints available. This is helpful because it cuts down on the number of layers you need to add to your model and how long the overall painting and priming process takes. They also come in 2-in-1 formulas that paint and prime an object at the same time. Spray painting coats quickly and evenly, so it’s good for when you have fast and efficient painting projects (like full armor). Spray paint is the best paint option to use when you have a large 3D print to paint, or when you only need one or two colors overall. Spray Paint Spray paints make it easy to quickly put several even, light coats of paint on your models This is not, however, ideal for painting models and 3D prints, which often need several coats of paint or different colors. Oil paints take several days to dry, which makes them perfect for traditional painting that requires a lot of blending during the painting process. It also needs paint thinners to make it more usable, and these products are usually quite harsh. Oil-based paints don’t dissolve in water, so they need to be cleaned and removed with chemicals. It isn’t as easy or convenient to use as acrylic, but it can achieve vibrant colors and make highly realistic details on your prints. Oil-BasedĪnother type of paint you can use to paint 3D prints is oil-based.
It also dries quite quickly in comparison to other types of paint, so you can paint multiple layers or colors in a short amount of time. It doesn’t blend as well as oil paints, which is a downside for traditional artistry but shouldn’t make much of a difference when painting 3D prints. It adheres well to a lot of different surfaces and has nice coverage. As a water-soluble paint, it is washable and doesn’t require any harsh chemicals to use. It’s the easiest type of paint to use and is also typically much cheaper than other varieties. The most common type of paint used for 3D prints is acrylic paint. Final Thoughts What Kind of Paint Should You Use on 3D Prints? Acrylic Acrylic paint is an affordable and widely available option for painting 3D prints.
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