How I 3D Printed Bookmarks Using Midjourney and HueForge 

I really dislike AI replacing artists but this is too smart for me to dis, way to go

It is incredible how in 2024 one can go from idea to sales so fast and with very limited "artistic skills". It really shows the power of technology (and how much young people like you benefit from learning about it).

I'd really like a hueforge video, I like the way you explain yourself. Just my vote 👍

When you said you listened and didn’t throw out the scraps you got my thumbs up! 😊

this is one of the best tuts ive seen in sooo long well done concise to the point and not gatekeeping anything, subbed

You know, I was just thinking I hadn't seen new videos from you in a while. You clearly don't disappoint! Thanks again and best of luck in your new product line.

This was awesome. Thank you for all of that knowledge!

Good on you for reusing those spools! If you are looking for a way to reuse empty spools, I have just the way! If you are using bambu spools, you might want to consider printing the reusable spool carousel that you can see on bambu lab's channel. Another way is to purchase refills instead of new filaments with spools on bambu lab's store, iirc, you can get 4 dollars off on a new spool, you might also be able to get some out of stock colors!

Glad to see you expanding. Thinking this is a good expansion product

Another great video. You’re quickly becoming One of my favorite channels to watch.

Very useful videos. Looking forward for the rest of the series. Great job!

Hueforge! 🙌

Great tips and tricks. Thank you. I was going to say how much I love the fish themed bookmark and then you showed all of your designs… I can’t choose a fav

I dd not expect those really really good results. Nice And i do like the see through

Just discover your Chanel and I wanted to tell you how motivating you are. Thank you, keep the good work.

Great video. I'm impressed how you changed the color at different layers and it only changed 4 times. So much detail and little waste.

Great design, thanks for showing the process. Really, really great work 👍

Thank for this amazing video , I really enjoyed it and I hope to continue learning about 3D😊

Empty spools can be used to make stackable item drawers. There are designs for this on Thingiverse and Printibles. Each compartment can be made to slide or swing out, depending on design, it's a great project, and not too hard if you don't mind sacrificing the print time for them. Alternately if you're kinda handy, the compartments can be made from wood.

I love it, this is a great combination of different technologies 👊

this was an awesome video learned so much! Thank you !!! Will try hueforgeee soon you made it seem so easy

These look incredible, good job

They look pretty cool! Btw you got a lot of filament haha I can see why throwing filament could trigger people. A see through could be really cool and also other shapes as well , you could even personalize them as well.

Thanks for making these videos. I just got started in 3d printing and having fun with design process. Definitely taking cues from you.

Thanks for the video. I haven't looked through all comments but AJAX has a good video explaining how he increases thickness of the base layer in Bambu slicer to get less flimsy prints without impacting a preferred finished result of the HueForge output.

great way of finish all of the leftover filament!

Love watching your videos with my sister! Ty for the tutorial!

Looks great!

Great explanation of your workflow.

These are very interesting and look fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

Been using Hueforge for awhile, great bit of software for 3D printing, ps its a book mark you don't want it too thick, great job

Great job so much inspiring

This was a great video! Keep sharing your journey :)

i really like your videos macy. so authentic and great insights in your workflow. I am running a 3dprint shop on etsy as well and your videos are very inspiring. Actually i have an old but heavily customized ender3 and becaus of your videos i think i will buy at least one bambu lab this year :)

I accidentally find your tutorial and it is really good. This is the first time I know how to change color at which layer height I want. BTW we are using the same 3d printer P1S. Thank you.

Wow thanks for the video very inspiring I’m getting a 2 Bambu printer in few weeks looking forward to the Multi-printing.

Wow fantastic explanation! You definitely earned a sub😊

you explained HueForge better than the creator of HueForged did, makes more sense to me now. Thanks

I have an X1C as I replaced my ender 3 with it, I have primarily used single color as I print supports and one off jobs, but seeing you use multiple colors makes me want to try. You break it down and make it look so simple. Great Job.

My mind was blown when you chanced your colors with the layer slider on the preview screen… Didn’t know you could do that! So much easier than having to paint and guess what layer you’re drawing on 😎👍

Cool idea!

Yes, please do a video on HueForge!

You're on that entrepreneurial game! love it

Amazing video!

Great video!!! The empty filament rolls should be good for office decor. Hang them on the walls in a nice pattern 😊

Great job. Comments sections are merciless these days well done for making it a win. 🏆 ❤

I'd love to see more information on HF. Seems like a very helpful tool.

Hello from France Macy, very cool video, learned quite a bit!

Great video. Thank you for your understanding positively transforming our comments into inspiring content..!!

This is pretty interesting! I've been making pseudo-woodblock prints by using rendered grayscale images (or color ones that I've converted and adjusted the exposure and contrast) and just bringing them directly into Cura. Cura will then ask you if you want the darker parts to be elevated and the lighter lowered or visa versa. It's simple but it's also a quick way to print out fonts for 3D signs and car/motorbike emblems. From here you can use them as-is, or use polystyrene and a vacu-former for something a little more weather-hardy if you're using PLA like I am.

Use the empty rolls for rolling extension cords and cables.

HueForge video please :) Great video, loved it!

wow awesome!

Thanks for sharing❤

great video, this is the first time I understand how the Hueforge actually worked, so yes please make a full tutorial if you did not already made one :) Subscribed btw ;)

Awesome stuff! Bookmarks are hot right now, have no idea why lol maybe lots of readers !

actually inspirating

I love you. Thanks for this great info

1:48 I heard about this somewhere else, still need to try it myself. I’ve been saving my empty spools to roll my Christmas lights onto. There’s probably a little clip you could print also (using the last little bits of filament) that clips onto both the spool and the end of the lights to keep them from unraveling. Like I said, I havent tested this yet but it seems like it would work well!

Would love to see your process for making a name plate

You said “Dive” talking about fish bookmarks!! 😂

Hey! I've been featured! lol

Omg, I was struggling with printing my 2d art on products. Never heard of HueForge, ffs it changed my complete workflow!

I think bookmarks are a good category to add to your product theme of teacher table top accessories. Try a top surface pattern of hilbert curve for your hueforge prints And lastly there are ways to 3d print on top of transparency paper. You could use a laser/inkjet printer to print designs on transfer film, mount it on the build plate and 3d print the bookmark ontop of it. It wouldn't be 3d but you'd have a cool design that supports more colors and it would probably print way faster.

Hey, thank you for the video. Do you have any alternative suggestions for adobe illustrator? As a college student I have access to the entire autodesk library but don't know what would be the best alternative.

Burn the rolls!❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

Great video! How many of these did you sell on Etsy?

These look pretty cool, I'll have to try out HueForge. I wonder if this could somehow be used to make lithophane prints more realistic. Also, I couldn't exactly tell from the settings I saw in your video, but it looks like you may have used rectilinear patterns for the top surface infill based on the way the light reflects off of the surface of the bookmarks and accentuates regions of darker/lighter patches of infill which were laid in different directions. If so, you could try using the monotonic infill instead, which ensures it lays down the lines all in one direction and dramatically increases the visual consistency of the top surface. In any case, I've been enjoying your videos and keep it up :) giving you support from Holly Springs, NC.

Yes, please, a tutorial on how to change the color without AMS. thanks a lot!!!!

Im glad youre liking the software and found some use in it. If you need help doing nameplates with the software, thats also an option, and a lot of people in discord have been putting hueforges on regular models

Was wondering if you were going to add tassels, those bookmarks look great! Given the post processing work though I wonder if it’s a moneymaker.

Remember with HF you need to have the commercial license to be able to sell prints. Good process! Looking forward to see how it works out for you

Have you tried turning on ironing? Pro's is it would leave a really nice surface finish but con's are the extra time per print. Would be cool to see how it effects the overall look and feel of the bookmark !

I have them stacked everywhere I might build house with them one day lol! how do you get Etsy to show you all the results? mine just say 1000+ not the actual number.

Definitely make a cat one

First of all, I'll let you know that it has nothing to do with the channel, it's just a rant about the world of 3D printing. Today, I bring a different perspective on 3D printers, based on the research I carried out. I came to a conclusion that I would like to share. I have a comment about the world of 3D printing, which, contrary to what some say about accessibility, is still a world for few. Despite the criticism I may receive for this, I believe that although printers have become more affordable, there is still a long way to go before they become an achievable dream for many people, including myself. It's not just the initial cost of the printer that must be considered. An often overlooked point is the ongoing cost of the filament. Just like in the early days of inkjet printers, where the price of ink was an obstacle, today we face similar challenges with filament. Even though printers have become a little cheaper, filament remains a considerable investment. It is notable that over the years we have not seen a significant reduction in filament prices. There appears to be a lack of real competition, resulting in companies setting prices almost like a monopoly. Filament quality is also a concern, with reports of poor quality not justifying the investment. Another aspect that is rarely addressed is the amount of material wasted due to unsuccessful prints, especially for beginners. Even though errors decrease over time, they do not disappear completely. This is a relevant point to consider, as it contributes to additional costs and not to mention environmental issues. That's why I say it and I repeat, cast the first stone if anyone who has never been through this, even with vast experience, still prints with errors and has to do it all over again, no matter the printer or your knowledge, there will be errors and as a result waste of material and input costs. what we need and start thinking about this issue, well the filament should be cheaper or there should be a collection of inputs by suppliers especially those that went wrong or leftovers that new printers leave to make multicolor parts and why not buy back the material, it would help the person who bought it and nature thanks you. antes de qualquer coisa ja aviso que não tem nada a ver com o canal é apenas um desabafo sobre o mudo das impressões 3d Hoje, trago uma perspectiva diferente sobre impressoras 3D, baseada nas pesquisas que realizei. Cheguei a uma conclusão que gostaria de compartilhar. Tenho um comentário sobre o universo da impressão 3D, que, ao contrário do que alguns afirmam sobre a acessibilidade, ainda é um mundo para poucos. Apesar das críticas que posso receber por isso, acredito que, embora as impressoras tenham se tornado mais acessíveis, ainda há um longo caminho para que se tornem um sonho alcançável para muitas pessoas, incluindo eu mesmo. Não é apenas o custo inicial da impressora que deve ser considerado. Um ponto muitas vezes negligenciado é o custo contínuo do filamento. Assim como no início das impressoras a jato de tinta, onde o preço da tinta era um obstáculo, hoje enfrentamos desafios semelhantes com o filamento. Mesmo que as impressoras tenham ficado um pouco mais baratas, o filamento continua sendo um investimento considerável. É notável que, ao longo dos anos, não tenhamos visto uma redução significativa nos preços do filamento. Parece haver uma falta de concorrência real, resultando em empresas que estabelecem preços quase como um monopólio. A qualidade do filamento também é uma preocupação, com relatos de baixa qualidade que não justificam o investimento. Outro aspecto pouco abordado é a quantidade de material desperdiçado devido a impressões mal sucedidas, especialmente para iniciantes. Mesmo que os erros diminuam com o tempo, não desaparecem completamente. Este é um ponto relevante a considerar, pois contribui para custos adicionais e sem falar das questões ambientais. por isso falo e repito , atire a primeira pedra quem nunca passou por isso ,mesmo com uma vasta experiência, ainda continua imprimindo com falhas e teve que fazer tudo de novo , não importa a impressora ou seu conhecimento , vai haver erros e como consequência desperdício de material e gastos com insumos. o que precisamos e começar a pensar sobre esta questão , poxa bem que o filamento deveria ser mais barato ou houvesse o recolhimento dos insumos por parte dos fornecedores principalmente aqueles que deram errado ou sobras que as novas impressoras deixam para fazer peças multicolor e porque não comprar de volta o material , ajudaria a pessoa que comprou e a natureza agradece.

well, looks like i'll be looking into hueforge! Per bookmark, are you using just one AMS/4 colors, or do you have multiple AMS units connected? great tutorial...ty!

Do you have the problem with the rounded corners of the bookmark looking jagged instead of a smooth rounded edge?

Id love to get some good insight into Hueforge. Ive tried learning it but really could use some guidance.

just a observation, you might want to consider for the bookmarks using the process devin from make anything channel uses to create his phone cases it produces a similar effect to hueforge but since its kind of a reverse printing (the bottom is the face up portion) its completely flat. I say this as it appears that some of your designs (space, pickle, etc.) have raised parts (little dots here and there, etc.) and lower areas, and if used in a book i would expect to be little pressure points on the paper and would indent them (emboss/deboss) those areas and people might get pissed if your book marks "ruined" their pages... (i know people can be weird/finicky!) I too am making bookmarks but unlike you mine are a mere 1 or 2 mm in thickness (so they are flimsy, but its plastic so it works!) and currently the only "pattern" i'm using are the patterns on the various build plate surfaces you can buy off amazon and i'm printing them in transparent petg and then attaching a ribbon and maybe a tassel. :D Keep up the great work on the videos and looking forward to seeing your outcome in Etsy for these (price and sales stats)!

hello , bonjour de france ,j ai bien aimé la technique elle est tres inspirante , salutatons

Are the edges of those Overture spools lined with tape?

Do these break easily?

I went to look up hueforge and they have different versions. Which one did you purchase to be able to use for selling. Thanks.

Any chance you could do a video about your process for shipping?

Great Idea and nice example on how to find out a niche to go with

You should buy filament in refill packs, then you won't have the spool trash.

You're awesome Macy....quickly becoming one of my favorite YT channels. My only criticism is you always go waaaay too fast for me! I'm an old guy, I don't pick up this stuff very fast....trying to learn 3 programs at once (Onshape, Inkscape and Meshmixer) LOL. I've seen a lot of Hueforge, but have never tried it. I finally did my 1st 2 color prints, simple 'ornament style' w/ raised letters/image. And I'm trying my 1st 3 color right now (similar w/ a single color base and the raised parts in 2 colors). Then I need to try upside down, w/ all colors flat on the same level.

I've been thinking of trying to use "printer poop" and some kind of mold to turn it into something useful like a bookmark. Have you ever tried something like that?

This is a great idea!! It even inspired me to give it a go myself. however I am running into issues.... When Hueforge spits it out, the curvature of my graphic is not there, it still tries to print the hard edge.. you can see the outline of the curvature in the print, but it still has a wonky hard edge. Any ideas as to what might cause this?

My wife works for a primary school and takes empty spools to school. The children use those to make stuff

Mane shawty blowing up

Thanks amazing... you'll already know that when you personalize something that you could earn more so perhaps providing the option to add that personalization at an additional cost would bring you more $$$$$

How much do you sell them for?

I have some ideas to use rolls and leftover filament also i have some designs that would be interesting to make ... if there is a way i could send all these privatly ... !!

I don't sell on etsy, but I would like to know what type of filament you use for your flexible bookmarks?

I'm trying to print a hueforge bookmark on my a1 mini. I keep having issues. What size nozzle do you use for these?

I am curious on which Hueforge license that is recommended to be able to sell things like this?

I keep getting "patterns cannot contain linked object(s). Please embed the object(s) and try again." Any ideas ? used --tile

I give my empty spools to my neighbor, who is a kindergarten teacher. They use them for crafts.