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Re: 3D Printing Sex Toys

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Post by BillieRuben »

2muchcoffeeman wrote: post #63
d33 wrote: post #2

Hm, reminds me of something: http://dildo-generator.com/ Thus the question: what exactly is novel about the approach here?

Why does it have to be novel? Maybe it’s just well presented instructions that work?

I hadn't seen the beeswax smoothing done anywhere else, so I felt I had to share, hence the article.

But yea, I dunno why it should have to be novel..

But hey, haters will attempt to find literally anything they can to try and cut you down. I've unfortunately learned this well in my time producing content.

Re: 3D Printing Sex Toys

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Post by BillieRuben »

hlieberman wrote: post #22
blowski wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

...because? I'm not sure what you mean.

I think it's a reference to bilirubin[1], a compound used in the liver for breaking down red blood cells. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilirubin

sorta yes:

It's a reference to my teddy bear (Billy Rubin) who I've had all my life. He was named after I made my mum's bilirubin wonky in the womb, my parents have a great sense of humor.

A few years ago I wanted to study medicine, but I knew we would miss my income, so what's a girl to do to make easy money while studying? ... Porn of course! So when I made my porn accounts I used Billie, the name was so familiar and it had a good alignment with my goals.

But my porn went unexpectedly viral and I kinda got overwhelmed by that. And in the mean time I took up 3D printing, and that's how I ended up moderating the largest 3D printing community on earth under the username BillieRubenCamGirl. lol.

I ended up meeting lotsa doctors because of the name (doctors love puns as much as I do it seems) and decided through talking with them I didn't want to be a dr after all. Ended up starting a double degree in two other STEM fields.

I still have the teddy, he sleeps on my bed every night.

Re: 3D Printing Sex Toys

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Post by HWR_14 »

WediBlino wrote: post #32
crobertsbmw wrote: post #5

> So traditionally you'd have to print a blank and smooth it (with loads of manual sanding and buffing), and then cast a silicone mould around it, add a mold release ($$$) and THEN (finally!) cast your actual sex toy. The process is here to print the negative and then do a thin layer of beeswax inside to smooth the layer lines from the print. I haven’t done either method but would like to try it out soon. I’ll probab…

If you're planning to make figurines you're better off with a resin printer (as opposed to filament).

It depends on the scale. I'd imaging GI Joe/Barbie scale you want FDM. Minis for D&D you want resin.

Re: 3D Printing Sex Toys

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Post by BillieRuben »

h2odragon wrote: post #36
the-dude wrote: post #31

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Allmost all your 'questions' are closed questions and include your assumed preference. They are not really questions. The tone is belittleing ( is that a word? )

I disagree with all your assessments. I think specific, discuss-able questions like this lead to educational answers. Asking questions about something isn't disrespectful.

the way they are asked can be though, as evidenced above.

Re: 3D Printing Sex Toys

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Post by dTal »

BillieRuben wrote: post #68
dTal wrote: post #18

The core of this technique is the use of beeswax to act as both a filler/smoothing agent and mould release. A clever hack - but I'm confused by some things: - the assertion that 3d printed materials are not body safe; PLA (the most common 3d printing material) is nontoxic and used for utensils (although agreed that the layer lines are a hygiene hazard) - the description of the "traditional" method as printing a posit…

- PLA as a material is at least food safe (though food safe and body safe aren't the same). But! The material passes through nozzles which probably have lead in them etc. even if that's of negligible consequence though the main issue with making something body safe is the layer lines, which retain moisture and breed bacteria. - yes, concave surfaces are dang near impossible to smooth. - plenty of household release ag…

Thank you for replying in such useful detail!

I've been orbiting this array of technologies lately - 3d printing + silicone, and also epoxy resin - so this is all really useful info for me. Your comment about having to figure out working processes by trial and error rings true. I'll be sure to bear beeswax in mind - maybe it'll work some magic on epoxy as well.

In the spirit of reciprocal knowledge sharing, I've been using filler primer spray or smoothing prints. You're probably aware of it already, but it seems very underrated in the 3d printing community. Sands to a mirror finish amazingly quickly and easily, especially under running water. Obviously that's not a body safe surface, and I don't know what effect it would have on silicone curing, but still - one worth keeping in the toolbox.

Re: 3D Printing Sex Toys

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Post by 4g »

In my experience using beeswax in contact with platinum cure silicons will cause the silicone not to set properly. For the record the molds were for a different purpose.

Re: 3D Printing Sex Toys

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Post by BillieRuben »

4g wrote: post #86

In my experience using beeswax in contact with platinum cure silicons will cause the silicone not to set properly. For the record the molds were for a different purpose.

When using 100% pure beeswax, it seems to be an issue with just Smooth On Dragon Skin. Is that what you used? I've added a note to the article about it.

I've also had a few folk think they were using pure bees wax, but noticed when they poked around on the label after that it wasn't actually, it's often mixed with other oils and waxes.

Re: 3D Printing Sex Toys

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Post by BillieRuben »

dTal wrote: post #85
BillieRuben wrote: post #68

Earlier quoted context omitted.

- PLA as a material is at least food safe (though food safe and body safe aren't the same). But! The material passes through nozzles which probably have lead in them etc. even if that's of negligible consequence though the main issue with making something body safe is the layer lines, which retain moisture and breed bacteria. - yes, concave surfaces are dang near impossible to smooth. - plenty of household release ag…

Thank you for replying in such useful detail! I've been orbiting this array of technologies lately - 3d printing + silicone, and also epoxy resin - so this is all really useful info for me. Your comment about having to figure out working processes by trial and error rings true. I'll be sure to bear beeswax in mind - maybe it'll work some magic on epoxy as well. In the spirit of reciprocal knowledge sharing, I've been…

Which comment about trial and error sorry? I honestly rarely do the same thing twice... ADHD and all. lol

Yes, filler primer is great and I recommend it often. I think I actually mention it in the article? It's just a LOT more work than pouring some wax in and out of a mould.

Re: 3D Printing Sex Toys

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Post by 4g »

BillieRuben wrote: post #87
4g wrote: post #86

In my experience using beeswax in contact with platinum cure silicons will cause the silicone not to set properly. For the record the molds were for a different purpose.

When using 100% pure beeswax, it seems to be an issue with just Smooth On Dragon Skin. Is that what you used? I've added a note to the article about it. I've also had a few folk think they were using pure bees wax, but noticed when they poked around on the label after that it wasn't actually, it's often mixed with other oils and waxes.

I was using smooth-on ecoflex, the wax was bought from a reputable seller. The result was a sticky uncured expensive mess.

Re: 3D Printing Sex Toys

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Post by BillieRuben »

4g wrote: post #89
BillieRuben wrote: post #87

Earlier quoted context omitted.

When using 100% pure beeswax, it seems to be an issue with just Smooth On Dragon Skin. Is that what you used? I've added a note to the article about it. I've also had a few folk think they were using pure bees wax, but noticed when they poked around on the label after that it wasn't actually, it's often mixed with other oils and waxes.

I was using smooth-on ecoflex, the wax was bought from a reputable seller. The result was a sticky uncured expensive mess.

yea, seems like it's a smooth on thing, unfortunately.
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