You could also wrap a bandana or a t-shirt over your mouth and nose to keep from breathing in the particles.
Be careful not to break or scratch your model when you remove the support material.
If you plan to glue your print to another piece, don’t smooth out the edges you’re going to connect so they bond more effectively.
Don’t apply too much pressure or you could break or damage the model. Apply gentle, consistent pressure as you rub in circular motions.
Be careful not to over-polish the model. If an area you’re sanding starts to look sunken or lower than the surrounding surface, or if you start to see small holes in the material, stop polishing there. Don’t remove too many of the layers or the model could break or crack.
It’s super important that the model is completely dry before you fill any holes or seams on it so dust and debris don’t get mixed in with the epoxy and stick to the surface.
Try not to breathe in the epoxy fumes directly.
Epoxy is a resin that hardens and cures and is great for filling in holes and seams. Choose an epoxy that you can sand when it’s dry so you can polish the surface. You can buy sandable epoxy at your local hardware store or by ordering it online. Use as little epoxy as you can to avoid a heavy buildup.
Be careful not to scratch the model with the sharp edge of the razor blade. Keep the blade held at an angle while you scrape the surface of the model.
Turn on a fan to increase circulation in the room to help the epoxy dry.
