How to Size an Aura Ring, or Any Other Piece of Jewellery, With a 3D-printer
by AdrianNordtomme in Craft > Jewelry
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How to Size an Aura Ring, or Any Other Piece of Jewellery, With a 3D-printer
In this tutorial I'm going to show how I've used a Bambulabs 3D-Printer to print inexpensive sizing guides for US-size jewellery.
Supplies
- STL-File
- 3D printer
- Slicer Software
- Filament
Import File
Download the STL-Files from the library attached, that you believe would correspond to your size in ring.
Then, import the file to your slicer software. I'm using Bambulabs, which is based on Prusa.
Settings
For settings I used:
- No support
- 20% infill
- Fine Layer height
I found ASA to be excellent, as the smooth finish makes the sizers glide on like metal would.
However, PLA is also perfectly fine.
Printing
The next step is to send the print job to the printer, the print itself takes roughly 20 minutes per ring with the settings I've chosen.
Reiterate
Now that you have preliminary sizing guides, you may wish to print new guides at whatever size you've landed on.
Enjoy
Enjoy! You know now what size ring you or a loved one can wear.