Recycling 3D Pen Waste

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  • čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
  • I show how to recycle 3D Pen plastic waste into fun and useful objects using silicone molds and a toaster oven.
    This method of recycling works well when paired with 3D Pens, because it easily provides a solid PLA shape which can then be penned upon.
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    Main 3D Pen used in this video:
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    Tools and Supplies used in this video:
    Star Wars Silicone Molds:
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    Toaster Oven
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    *The tools and methods shown in this tutorial can be dangerous, so please use the correct safety equipment, be careful and use caution when dealing with anything from this tutorial.*
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Komentáře • 89

  • @jasonshallcross2741
    @jasonshallcross2741 Před 3 lety +34

    I did this fairly recently with some heart shaped silicone chocolate moulds, made them in to really pretty necklaces for my girlfriend. A few tips -firstly your temperature is way too high! 205c is the temp needed to push through a nozzle, but I used about 100c for 40-50 minutes and it melted fine - NO BUBBLES! It's not a race. Also, you don't need any oil. I keep my plastic waste separated by colour, I think it looks much nicer when it's only 2-3 colours.

    • @PotentPrintables
      @PotentPrintables  Před 3 lety +12

      Thanks for those tips- I was definitely trying for speed! Glad to hear that lowering the temp gets rid of those bubbles.

    • @jasonshallcross2741
      @jasonshallcross2741 Před 3 lety +3

      @@PotentPrintables I found a picture of my first test one...
      pasteboard.co/JiqaGeJ.jpg

    • @ArmouryTerrain
      @ArmouryTerrain Před 3 lety +2

      @@jasonshallcross2741 that is a nice heart.

    • @almorgan68
      @almorgan68 Před 3 lety

      @@PotentPrintables I have the exact same moulds for my resin projects but what I did was used chocolate in r2d2 mould stuck them together to make one whole droid

  • @RegularOldDan
    @RegularOldDan Před 3 lety +3

    Something I only learned very recently - spray oils contain dimethyl silicon (anti-foaming) that can break down at least some silicone rubbers. Check your molds to see if they start getting sticky after a while. You could always use plain bottled oil with a paper towel if you have issues.
    Cool video!

  • @foldinoscopy5341
    @foldinoscopy5341 Před 3 lety +18

    I have to say. This is one of the best videos for recycling waste pla that I’ve seen. Great job.

  • @stevemcnerney
    @stevemcnerney Před 3 lety +3

    Just ordered the LEGO molds and a $25 toaster oven. Can’t wait thanks again.

    • @PotentPrintables
      @PotentPrintables  Před 3 lety

      Awesome, have fun with them! Some good comments on this video on baking at a lower temperature for longer, to avoid bubbles so check those out.

  • @kmp_mo7884
    @kmp_mo7884 Před 3 lety +1

    Life hack for 3d pens: if u cant get a wood burner just use the end of your 3d pen with out dispersing any filament
    the tip it hot enough to smooth out the plastic.

  • @marycasey8615
    @marycasey8615 Před 3 lety +2

    I haven’t used my 3D pen yet. I love that it can be recycled like this!!! I can make things as gifts this way or make something for my daughter. Thanks!!!

  • @josepht.3342
    @josepht.3342 Před 3 lety +5

    Loved those time lapses! I’m definitely going to save my waste!

  • @TheZombieSaints
    @TheZombieSaints Před rokem +1

    Finally I can do something with all the waste that I can't bring myself to throw out! Brilliant and thanks for doing all the testing too 👍

  • @stevemcnerney
    @stevemcnerney Před 3 lety +1

    I have been 3d printing for almost a year. What a great way to use all my pla. Something to think about I saw a CZcams video on making silicone molds. Thanks for the great video.

  • @aPyroDesign
    @aPyroDesign Před 3 lety +6

    Loved this video. The time lapses are amazingly relaxing to watch and great idea too.

  • @limwj752
    @limwj752 Před 3 lety +3

    Hi, thanks for the video. I just bought a 3d pen 1 week ago. 😀

  • @Justwayne88
    @Justwayne88 Před 3 lety +2

    Well this did not dissapoint and them time-lapse WOW this is amazing i need to try this. Great work mate as always really want to try sculpting a solid block.

  • @troystevens1976
    @troystevens1976 Před 2 lety +1

    When smashing the pieces down, the first thing that comes to mind is... Will it Blend?

  • @darrencrosbie-rowlands2167

    Ive n
    Been 3d penning for a couple of years now and ive never thought to try this with my waste.
    I love this, defo some fridge magnets gonna be appearing in my furture now.
    Thanks for all the great vids, huge fan!!!

  • @nikicoolmaster2657
    @nikicoolmaster2657 Před rokem

    I always keeping filment scraps, but i dont know why, and this what i saw in video best way to use it! Thanks!

  • @friskyllama5856
    @friskyllama5856 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome to know i can repurpose failed/ test print filament ,btw I just got into 3d making , got a 3d pen a few days ago for my birthday and i must say your videos have been verry helpful! :)

  • @emdee7744
    @emdee7744 Před 3 lety +1

    Great tip! Thanks.

  • @jovenc4508
    @jovenc4508 Před 3 lety +1

    I swear the first time I heard you say "flush cutter" I thought you said "flesh cutter" and was like "what?!"

  • @juliasherman8208
    @juliasherman8208 Před 3 lety +2

    Why not use a small food processor that has a coffee bean or whole nut setting to finely grind the waste into a semi fine texture. For me coffee bean setting works great to create a fine texture with less air. You can tamp the fibers too in a mold. I also seperate my colors as best as I can. But I rarely use multiple colors. I prefer to paint on a neutral color. I also use 3d doodler pro pen.

  • @drewscreen
    @drewscreen Před 2 lety

    These videos are very inspiring! You might find it useful to build a paper hopper above the cavity of the mold to hold extra filament waste chips. Have you ever used a household iron to smooth larger flat areas?

  • @ebinoid
    @ebinoid Před 3 lety

    Nice Video, its good to know that PLA can be recycled like this, just a thought to try and stop the bubbling, try a smithing approach, melt the PLA down into a melting pot and pour it into the moulds?

  • @m-gamer357
    @m-gamer357 Před 3 lety +1

    This channel is underrated man you deserve more views and subs. I watch all of you're videos

  • @Taylor852
    @Taylor852 Před 3 lety

    I think if you trim the material even smaller, less bubble will be made.

  • @cynicalmoose19
    @cynicalmoose19 Před 3 lety

    If you were to use a blender or grinder of some kind to break the waste into smell pellets I bet you could pack alot more into each mould, perhaps have less air bubbles

  • @zackariahmayhew8324
    @zackariahmayhew8324 Před rokem +1

    Amazing 👏 where did you get those star wars mods

  • @3DPlasticFantasy
    @3DPlasticFantasy Před 3 lety +3

    Nice technique. I am curious tho if you can eliminate the bubbles by shredding the plastic into powder with a blender to cover more density inside the form.

    • @PotentPrintables
      @PotentPrintables  Před 3 lety

      Thanks. I think shredding plastic waste is a whole subject in itself, that I've seen other channels look at.

  • @ayushpandit2527
    @ayushpandit2527 Před 3 lety +1

    Really amazing you know

  • @jrucker2004
    @jrucker2004 Před 3 lety +5

    I wonder if starting with a small amount of plastic in the mold would make it easier for the bubbles to escape, then adding more and melting again.

  • @PhoenyxAshe
    @PhoenyxAshe Před 3 lety +1

    I already have a dedicated toaster oven for my polymer clay work... and well, that's just another form of plastic, right? I've also been keeping the scraps and shreds of not only my 3D pen, but my less -than-a-month-old 3D printer as well.
    Hmm... and I already have and know how to use oven-safe mold putty...
    Oh the ideas, the things I can play with... =broad grin=

    • @PotentPrintables
      @PotentPrintables  Před 3 lety +1

      Cool- we are thinking along the same lines...I may have some videos in the future that you might like :) Have fun with it!

    • @drewscreen
      @drewscreen Před 2 lety

      After a year, have you had any success with combining polymer clay technics and PLA scrap recycling in your craft oven?

  • @nicksirois1251
    @nicksirois1251 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video

  • @maddestmike5791
    @maddestmike5791 Před 2 lety

    Awesome! ^^

  • @goodguls
    @goodguls Před 3 lety

    The only reason my mom bought a 3D pen is cuz I need to use it for school😅 but I did not know how to use it and your video taught me a lot and now I'm excited to make more the things with it. Thanks!

  • @ArtByDanah
    @ArtByDanah Před 3 lety

    it's really better than throwing it in the trash

  • @twanhams2635
    @twanhams2635 Před 3 lety

    I usually just use the leftovers for a simple skeleton

  • @ayushpandit2527
    @ayushpandit2527 Před 3 lety +1

    You are really a motivation to others

  • @nitrothunderbird6740
    @nitrothunderbird6740 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice video! Yeah, I honestly wouldn't feel comfortable mixing food and plastic either... I just don't like it lol

  • @toxicslushpuppy
    @toxicslushpuppy Před 3 lety

    Thanks! All I can say is BLAAAAAAAADE!

  • @tophbeifong1749
    @tophbeifong1749 Před 3 lety

    I just want to say when you use things that small there is going to be a lot of air inbetween the pieces

  • @BakersinJilin
    @BakersinJilin Před 3 lety +1

    would it be okay to do this with ABS filament?

  • @thed4rkknight740
    @thed4rkknight740 Před 3 lety

    u should have at least 1 million subs you are doing great so far i’ll try this technique
    when i will get a 3d pen😞

  • @dracicc.7596
    @dracicc.7596 Před rokem

    What I do with my 3D pen waist is if I have a hole and I could take some of it and then just melt it onto that hole using the tip of my pen

  • @AnhTran-ui4qn
    @AnhTran-ui4qn Před 3 lety +2

    the first darth vader has eyebrows

  • @mrminecraftcubeable
    @mrminecraftcubeable Před 3 lety +2

    Haha i also keep all my 3d pen waste and just melt it with a wood burning tool

  • @violawaffles
    @violawaffles Před 3 lety

    Maybe could be done with hdpe plastics

  • @Equestrianforeverandever

    cool

  • @daveyjones5702
    @daveyjones5702 Před rokem

    consider melting down the plastic with acetone instead of heat.

  • @charlenekegg6836
    @charlenekegg6836 Před 9 měsíci

    👍

  • @lordmoneygaming3499
    @lordmoneygaming3499 Před 2 lety +1

    I don't have a oven☹️☹️

  • @metteudengaard8831
    @metteudengaard8831 Před 3 lety +1

    😍

  • @bigfoot8778
    @bigfoot8778 Před 3 lety +2

    I save mine. Those coils weren't to small for 3d pen. And your going to make me, to make a vid.

  • @user-yw8zw5zw4i
    @user-yw8zw5zw4i Před 3 lety

    it looks like a cheese. good dea~^^

  • @user-of6id8th1j
    @user-of6id8th1j Před 3 lety +1

    Отлично!
    Теперь знаю куда деть отходы.
    К сожалению мне неведомо то где взять эти самые формы, и что за спрей ты используешь.
    Сообщи пожалуйста где взять формы и спрей?
    Спасибо за сотрудничество.
    К сожалению из за незнания языка мне непонятно ни одно сказанное слово.
    Пиши пожалцста на русском и гралри ро пусски.
    Мы не враги вам....

    • @PotentPrintables
      @PotentPrintables  Před 3 lety +1

      Спасибо за просмотр и рад, что вам понравилось видео!
      Это спрей с маслом канолы, который можно купить в продуктовом магазине.

    • @user-of6id8th1j
      @user-of6id8th1j Před 3 lety

      @@PotentPrintables 👌

  • @geomagicien9085
    @geomagicien9085 Před 3 lety

    use a cheap coffe grinder dude

  • @philippe-lebel
    @philippe-lebel Před 3 lety

    From garbage to molded garbage ;)