{"id":28935,"date":"2017-01-19T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T19:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=28935"},"modified":"2017-04-17T12:40:13","modified_gmt":"2017-04-17T16:40:13","slug":"post-processing-tips-hand-dyeing-strong-flexible-plastics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/post-processing-tips-hand-dyeing-strong-flexible-plastics","title":{"rendered":"Post-Processing Tips: Hand-Dyeing Strong & Flexible Plastics"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Though a lot of people know how easy it is to use Shapeways to create simple designs<\/a> or 3D print their own existing designs<\/a>, fewer people realize how easy it can be to customize jewelry, miniatures, and other pieces after you receive your prints. In today\u2019s post, we\u2019ll explore an easy custom jewelry finishing technique for Strong & Flexible plastic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Strong & Flexible plastic is an incredibly versatile material. When this material is designed thin, it’s flexible enough for catapults or springs. When designed thick, it’s strong enough for a variety of tools or structural components.<\/p>\n

Strong & Flexible is printed using SLS, or selective laser sintering. This process uses two lasers to sinter together nylon powder, layer by layer, until an entire printer build is complete.<\/p>\n

The nylon powder that is used always begins as white. If a color is selected during the checkout process, we will hand-dye the material to your choice.<\/p>\n

If you decide you would like to create custom colors at home, here\u2019s how to get started:<\/p>\n

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