The Owl – HueForge Filament Art

February 1, 2025

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‘m excited to present my latest HueForge Filament Painting creation – a mesmerizing Owl design that showcases the beauty of multi-color 3D printing! This piece combines the mystical allure of owls with precise color transitions, resulting in a stunning wall-mounted artwork that captures the essence of these majestic creatures.

Using HueForge technology, I’ve crafted this design to feature smooth color transitions that bring depth and dimension to the owl’s features. The carefully planned layer changes create a beautiful painting-like effect that makes each piece uniquely striking.

Print Details

This multi-color print has been optimized for quality and visual impact. I’ve carefully tested the settings to ensure the best possible results for fellow makers.

The design works beautifully with the recommended filament combination, but don’t be afraid to experiment with different colors – especially for the Silk accent color!

 

Recommended Filaments:

For this print, I recommend leaving Black, Brown and White as your base colors and swap out the Silk Gold for a color of your choice.

  • PolyMaker PolyTerra Charcoal Black
  • PolyMaker PolyLite PLA Pro Brown
  • Polymaker PolyLite PLA Cold White
  • PolyMaker PolyLite Pro Silk Gold

 

Swap Instructions:

  • Start with Black
  • At layer #9 (0.84mm) swap to Brown
  • At layer #14 (1.24mm) swap to Metallic Gold
  • At layer #18 (1.56mm) swap to White for the rest.

 

Recommended Print Settings:

  • Layer Height: 0.08mm
  • Initial Layer Height: 0.2mm
  • 100% Rectilinear Infill
  • No Supports
  • Prime Tower (Adjusted in Print Profile)
  • Textured Plate
  • Internal Solid Infill Speed: 150mm/s (Prevents waves)

 

Post Processing

  • Depending on your final print quality and the level of stringing, if required, you can use a soft to medium bristle brush to gently dislodge the string and a few passes over with a heat pen or heat gun to remove them. PLA is not very heat resistant so limit the heat and time or the plate may warp!!
  • I found there to be minimal stringing with this print – I printed with a X1C with a .4mm nozzle.

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