How to Judge a 3D Printed Product You Cannot Touch
Six checks that separate a good listing from one that will disappoint, whoever you buy from.
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Are 3D Printed Products Safe? Materials, Food Contact and Fumes
A straight answer on what printed plastics are and are not safe for - food, children, heat and the air in your house.
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How Long Do 3D Printed Items Actually Last?
Indoors, decades. Outdoors, it depends entirely on the material and the sun. What actually degrades a printed piece and how to avoid it.
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Choosing a Colour You Will Still Like in Two Years
Matte versus glossy, how layer lines read in different shades, and why the swatch on your screen is lying to you slightly.
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3D Printed Kitchen Accessories: What Works and What Does Not
Trivets yes, cutting boards no. A clear line between the kitchen jobs printed plastic is good at and the ones it should stay away from.
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Are 3D Printed Vases Waterproof? The Honest Answer
Some are, some are not, and the difference comes down to how the piece was printed rather than what it is made of. Here is how to tell, and how to use either kind without ruining a table.
