Add Color to 3D Printed Prototypes With Melted Crayons

Our tutorial on adding color to 3D Prints with Melted Crayon teaches you how to create looks-like colored prototypes using crayons and a bit of heat. Use this thread to share your results and any tricks you discover along the way!

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My 11yo daughter uses melted crayons to color things such as candles. She will love that we can now work together!

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Thanks for the trick! Just finished with a 3d printed espresso tamper gift I’ve been working on to gift to my mom this Christmas with her signature filled in with crayon, which I think looks super clean. gonna hit this with a layer of clear coat so hand heat doesnt cause it to smear with use

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