3d pen basics: 8 hacks to get started

Eight tips to save you a lot of frustration and reveal the endless possibilities of a 3d pen. This video offers advice on work surfaces, making your first lines, and an array of finishing options. Great information for artists, STEM teachers, art teachers, homeschooling parents, crafters, and all 3D pen enthusiasts. CONTENTS: 0:00 Got a 3d pen? 0:12 Work surface 2:16 Access 3:58 Straight lines 6:49 Bridging 7:35 Curved lines 9:59 Editing 11:50 Work speed 15:49 Surface finish 17:08 Pen only surfaces RELATED VIDEOS: 7 things you want from your 3d pen work surface    • 7 things you want from your 3d pen work su...   Best work surface for 3d pen    • Best work surface for 3d pen   How to smooth WHILE drawing with a 3d pen    • How to smooth WHILE drawing with a 3d pen   How to get 3d pen projects from 2d to 3d - Heat forming    • How to get 3d pen projects from 2d to 3d -...   Draw in the air – FINALLY? (Clay support)    • Draw in the air – FINALLY?   Beginners guide to 3D pen use - part 1 - Getting started    • Beginners guide to 3D pen use - part 1 - G...   Beginners guide to 3D pen use - part 2 – Bridging    • Beginners guide to 3D pen use - part 2 - B...   Beginners guide to 3D pen use - part 3 How to use 3d pen to make 3d things – Strategy    • How to use 3d pen to make 3d things - Stra...   RELATED PROJECTS: How to make the shape you want with 3d pen (Egg basket)    • How to make the shape you want with 3d pen   Quick and easy animals with 3d pen (Cat)    • Quick and easy animals with 3d pen   Stellated icosahedron with 3d pen (Christmas star)    • Stellated icosahedron with 3d pen   Making spheres with 3d pen - large sphere construction    • Making spheres with 3d pen - Large sphere ...   How to make easy holiday decorations with 3d pen (Snowflakes)    • How to make easy holiday decorations with ...   Customized 3d pen surfaces (Tower)    • Customized 3d pen surfaces   TOOLS AND MATERIALS: 3d pen patterns: https://www.etsy.com/shop/3DPenDen Mat: 3Dmate Base - Transparent 3D Pen Mat 18 x 12 Inches https://amzn.to/3I4HArQ 3d pen: https://amzn.to/3I9WVre PLA Filament: OVERTURE PLA: https://amzn.to/3v1LkXl HATCHBOX PLA: https://amzn.to/3JBRWQ5 Working surface: Plexiglass 12” x 12” Square Panel 1/8” Thick (3mm): https://amzn.to/3H3rvBo KRYLON Matte Finish Spray: https://amzn.to/35c6WWd Other useful tools: Wire/filament cutter pliers: https://amzn.to/3IkTe1S Fiskars scissors: https://amzn.to/3hi76Ox Fiskars sharpener: https://amzn.to/3F2xG9i DISCLAIMER: “Tools and Materials” part of the description above contain affiliate links. My motivation is to share tools and materials that will work for you. I do receive a small commission (at no cost to you) when you click through one the links. Your purchase supports this channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you! #DIY, #diy, #art, #3dpen, #3dprintingpen, #3dprinting, #3dpentechnique, #3dpeninnovation, #craft, #howto, #howto3dpen, #3dpenart, #craft, #crafts, #crafting, #craftingideas, #craftingideaswith3dpen, #craftingwith3dpen, #craftingwith3dprintingpen, #craftidea, #diyprojects, #diycrafts, #diycraft, #howtouse3dpen, #tutorial, #sculpture, #HanaGorman #3dpenbeginners