Pseudo Nym20h ago

Home #3dprinting is fun. I like making fun things like #ttrpg minis, and useful things, like a spice rack organizer.

I like how they fit into #solarpunk story telling.

But until/unless one can recycle and more importantly, produce filament, it's still a centralized technology based on plastic.

I've only worked with basic PLA, and read a bit about PETG & the differences.

Are there any filament technologies that are recyclable / reusable or that can be produced locally from raw materials?

Show threadMaro

@pseudonym

I can't speak about recyclable filament technologies, and I know there are a lot of people actually working on the subject, but a simple way I've seen of reusing wasted filament from supports and failed prints is taking a simple silicone mold and heating the plastic into it so it takes its shape. I've seen people make dominos, legos and other small objects from that approach, and practically all you need is the mold and the filament scraps.

Apr 2 at 5:53pmWeb
Show threadPseudo Nym19h ago

@maro

Interesting thought.

Thanks.