test material before printing in gold?

Discussion in 'Materials' started by Keymaker, Sep 9, 2013.

  1. Keymaker
    Keymaker Well-Known Member
    Hi

    Is it possible to choose different material (probably polished white plastic) to see how it will look if it will be printed in expensive metals?

    Or is printing process too different to achieve similar looks in complex design? Specifically i am interested to know if and how some parts of my model can be cleaned and polish before i print it in gold...

    I hope you understand what i meant.


    PS: I know they have different guidelines, but i am talking about model that can be printed in several materials...
     
  2. Youknowwho4eva
    Youknowwho4eva Well-Known Member
    In the past I used a detail print for testing print-ability in silver. At the time detail did have higher detail, so like engraving that worked in detail, was rejected in silver.