DIY Printmaking Press – Open Press Project 3D printable model by martin_schneider

DIY Printmaking Press – Open Press Project

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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.

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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.

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