my secret project: 3D-printed stylized cartoon bird

I wasn’t totally sure how she’d come out, but the end result was pretty rad! she’s about 6″ tall, printed in the WSFP material by Shapeways; originally she was holding her spear, but I was really worried about having a long thin piece in such a fragile position, and decided it was better to take it out. her sash gave me enough trouble as it is. >:(



there’s some minor imperfections (most noticeably the ridgey bump on her back shoulder, which was a problem with the model I didn’t notice til too late) and she’ll need some felt or something to stabilize the base, but otherwise better than I’d hoped for! her fingers are also sorta funky, but I think that was due to the polishing process cutting them down further than expected. :I9 (also I didn’t bother cleaning up the ridges on the base because they weren’t going to be visible, but it came out looking a bit like lace and I think that’s adorable.)

right now I’m testing sealants before I take the plunge and start painting, but I wanted some pictures first in case I screw her up. hopefully that won’t happen! (੭ ･᷄﹏･᷅)੭

