I am a student with logistics issues. I live 8n a small apt. Other than fine .999 silver I am not permitted heavy tanks in ky small residence. I had an Idea: using my Rhino software i use my 3D printer make a positive jewelry piece asvwell as a negative of the same as a mold. If the mold is about 6/8 around dimentionally I can use a PRECIOUS METAL CLAY and a klin. Precious metal clay hardens. Once that happens klin firing is between 5% - 15% shrinkage for the organic clay to burn away leaving metal. I can place the Precious metal Clay in a Delft clay investment cylinder does that seem workable? A 3D printed mold negative from my original jewelery print, Precious metal clay folded in removed once dryed hard -- placed in a clay investment tubing and klin fired??
We assume that a shape that would be impossible to make by hand is incredibly valuable, but if it's incredibly easy to make with a machine, then it will soon be seen as cheap.
Yea that was a lil bit dark...im not sure why that would be something they choose to help add to the experience...I dont want to know what these guys do in private🤣
Nobody talks about 3D printed items as less valuable. Jewellery. Furniture. Sculptures. Etc. 3D printed items are "cheap". Feels "cheap". Feels "dead". There is nothing to feel proud about. There is no achievement. Mastery. I will never buy a 3D printed jewellery. The totally other thing is highly technical things like rocket engines printed out of titanium.
The design and machine operation requires a lot of expertise and artistry. It takes training and practice. 3D printing is just another tool. Making new forms possible or old forms easier to make doesn't supplant the artisan.
