Daedric Helmet – Saiideas

Materials

Creality Ender 3 Pro

Plastic Glue (Hangar 18 Hobbies 1/2oz Cyanoacrylate)

Filler Primer (Dupli-Color Gray)

Wood Filler (Elmers)

1000 Grit Sandpaper

Black Spray Paint

Boltgun Metal Acrylic Paint (Discontinued; Alternative)

Step 1: Intial Print

This was printed in halves, then glued using plastic glue (Cyanoacrylate). It sets very quickly, so make sure to align correctly and efficiently. I speak from experience 🙂

Step 2: Primer Filler

Primer filler is like a spray paint that we are using to fill the print lines and imperfections. I did not applied too much filler, because I want some of the print lines to show. Because this was a gift for a friend, and I wanted him to see the signs of 3D printing.

Step 3: Wood Filler & Sanding

In this step you can spend as much or as little time as you want. The more time you spend the less signs of 3D printing will be visible. But be careful not to remove too much detailing. This will vary per print.

Step 4: Undercoat

Basic black spray paint.

Step 5: Overcoat

Boltgun metal acrylic paint, using a sponge brush to apply. Citadel Colour has discontinued this paint, Vallejo offers an alternative (link).

This is my first time going through this process of painting a printed. Hope this is helpful.