Notes from the Fins Studio workshop
Sep 3, 2026
How We Capture Facial Detail and Real Expressions in a 3D Printed Figurine
Why faces are the hardest part to get right, what a 2D photo doesn't tell a sculptor, and why asymmetry is what makes a face look real instead of uncanny.
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Sep 3, 2026
Why Resin Printers Are the Only Real Option for Detailed Miniatures and Figurines
FDM has a resolution floor resin doesn't. Here's what actually happens after a resin print finishes, and why we still use FDM for anything at all.
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Sep 3, 2026
Inside Our Air Spray Painting Process for Hand-Finished Miniatures
Priming, thinning ratios, air pressure, and the exact order we paint in, a real look at how an airbrushed miniature actually gets finished.
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Sep 3, 2026
Getting Your Own Miniature 3D Printed, and What Actually Happens Behind the Scenes
What separates a personal, photo-based miniature from something off a shelf, what a home printer can and can't do, and how to get the best result from your own photo.
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Sep 3, 2026
Why Organic Supports Matter More Than People Think in 3D Printing
Grid supports get the job done. Organic, tree-style supports do it with less material, cleaner surfaces, and far less cleanup on facial detail.
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Sep 3, 2026
3D Printing Services, Sizes, and the Materials We Actually Use
What our 3D printing services actually cover, how sizing and wall thickness affect a finished piece, and the materials and safety practices behind every print.
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