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[–] Cptn_Slow@lemmy.world 14 points 6 months ago

No, but I'm bout to now!

[–] proper@lemmy.world 11 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] Rutty@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 months ago

The big one, Menippus is a little over 500g at that scale.

[–] Beetschnapps@lemmy.world 9 points 6 months ago (1 children)

So in a world where micro plastics are infecting every aspect of our lives…

[–] Rutty@sh.itjust.works 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

You’re not very familiar with 3D printing as a hobby are you.

But yea, it’s probably way worse that the PET you drink your water from.

[–] Beetschnapps@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

You may be right…

Just checking comparing this to pottery, thinner/less plastic, or metal…

Or did I miss something by considering the waste from PROTOTYPING everything via spools of plastic? Like I was just talking about planters but if you like, you really have me wondering… what about all the excess plastics prototyping other things… how familiar are you with all that plastic coming off the 3d printing industry? Did I miss something about all this plastic?

We would all be better off knowing what you know. What did I miss?

[–] scrion@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

You're right about the plastic, but just drop the enlightened snark.

As for pottery, forging, casting etc.: completely different processes, different requirements, "vibe" - may not be possible for OP (ever tried operating a forge in a New York city apartment?), might not be aligned with their skills / interests, financial situation etc.

So, what remains is the question: do you believe 3d printing with plastic should be outlawed or at least strongly regulated as a private hobby?

[–] ZagamTheVile@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago

I have those same clubs. Why isn't there a Frankensteins Monster head there? It would make a sick planter too.

[–] crocswithsocks@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Have you tried PET-G? Should last longer in the sun than PLA.

[–] Rutty@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago

I have, most of those are PET-G

[–] sylver_dragon@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago

I print these containers for my basement hydroponic plants.
My wife has also stolen several to use as traditional soil planters.

[–] TetraVega@lemmings.world 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Print them out of PLA so the sun melts them and they get all deformed

[–] Aarrodri@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] littlebluespark@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago
[–] DessertStorms@kbin.social 3 points 6 months ago

Here from /all, don't own a 3D printer, but if I did, yes I absolutely would lol

Maybe change it up with some more modern/abstract/famous faces though, the Greek statue look would get old fast.. But planters are so expensive for what they are, being able to print my own would really feed my failed plant addiction (I'm no good at actually keeping them alive but I can't stop buying more) 😂

[–] Rutty@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago

The orange one is silk pla, currently 8+ months outside. It’s starting to get a little brittle

[–] Rangelus@lemmy.nz 2 points 6 months ago

I love these! Thanks for sharing!

[–] TetraVega@lemmings.world 1 points 6 months ago

Print them out of PLA so the sun melts them and they get all deformed

[–] proton_lynx@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

That reminds me of a chaos orb from Path of Exile, it would be a cool planter head