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Thread: The 'Ultimate Filament Colorer'
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05-07-2014, 07:38 PM #11
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If the original cap is replaced after each use AND the end is taped off it works over and over again. I actually have let it sit on my printer, after printing, all night and it did not dry out. Typically, a sharpie will cease to work when the cap is left off because the tip dries out and stops ink flow. since the tip is removed, and the filament goes through the internal ink cartridge, the sharpie is a lot less likely to stop working.
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05-07-2014, 07:43 PM #12
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05-07-2014, 07:51 PM #13
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05-07-2014, 07:52 PM #14
I just finished a successful print. I used a Brown Sharpie which produces a light purple color when done with White Filament. I don't have clear filament. But I suspect that would work better than white filament. Anyway... This is a great break through!
I do have a whole bunch of black on my fingers and hands now... That is going to be a chore to get off.
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05-07-2014, 08:05 PM #15
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I do have a whole bunch of black on my fingers and hands now... That is going to be a chore to get off.Last edited by Roxy; 05-08-2014 at 07:04 AM. Reason: Fixed Quote so the post looks correct
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05-08-2014, 07:31 AM #16
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Very creative idea beebenutz, and a great article.
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05-08-2014, 09:49 AM #17
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It looks like Hackaday has picked up this article from 3dprint.com. They ask the question:
Besides the common Sharpie, there’s a slightly more interesting application of this technique of coloring 3D printer filament; as anyone who has ever been in a dorm room with a blacklight knows, you can use the dye inside a common highlighter to make some wicked cool UV-sensitive liquor bottles. Whether the ‘Sharpie technique’ works with highlighters or other markers is as yet unknown, but it does deserve at least a little experimentation.
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05-08-2014, 08:13 PM #18
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Excellent idea,
My only immediate concern on this is whether or not any residual ink from coating the filament leaks into the injection nozzle and causes any burn on effect that could affect future prints, just a thought from a newbie.
SteveLast edited by lycan; 05-08-2014 at 08:18 PM.
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05-08-2014, 11:33 PM #19
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I have not personally found the colorer to have any adverse effects on prints after coloring. The ink from the marker dries rather quickly. Before printing with a new color of filament I extrude about 75mm of filament through my hot-end in order to "purge" the old color from it. I just received my first batch of white colored PLA to test with the colorer. I will be testing it soon. I would expect that any trace amounts of residual ink will show itself best on white filament. I will post my results. Thanks!
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05-09-2014, 12:03 AM #20
My 3D Norn Emissary print
09-13-2024, 02:28 AM in 3D Printing Gallery