DIY Printmaking Press – Open Press Project
Source: Thingiverse by martin_schneider
The DIY Printmaking Press – Open Press Project is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by martin_schneider. Open Press Project is the first 3D-printed etching press ... You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Open Press Project is the first 3D-printed etching press ... and won‘t be the last! Everyone that has access to a 3D printer can produce their own fully functional DIY press and print their own etchings, dry-points or engravings. Woodcuts, linocuts and other relief printing techniques work, too! With only 5 € of material costs it is also the world’s most inexpensive press! All you need to know about your first print is summarized here: This is the outcome of my Intermediate-exam at KISD Köln International School of Design. After about 7 years of printmaking at Kölner Graphikwerkstatt ( I thought I should give the world a press that is not as expensive, heavy and huge like any other printmaking press. I figured that the unavailability of a press is one of the main challenges for people that…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. DIY Printmaking Press – Open Press Project is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by martin_schneider.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by martin_schneider, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.