Everyone needs a loyal dragon buddy. Photo by Devon Jones
Devon meshed this articulated slug with this dragon to create a flexible dragon friend who lounges over his monitor like a saucy lingerie model. The Father of Dragons intends to print all the chromatic dragons.
Find the files for this articulated dragon on Thingiverse.
Devon, right, got to meet one of our favorite YouTube makers, Zack Freeman from Voidstar Labs. Photo by Devon Jones
Devon attended the first Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival in Loveland, Colorado over the weekend. I missed out because of parenting obligations, but he described it as a science fair for 3D-printing nerds.
There were no fees to attend or set up at a table, making it accessible to hobbyists and businesses. Word is that the turnout was good enough that the event will move to a bigger room next year.
When you just can’t leave your printer behind. Photo by Devon Jones
3D printing is delicious. Photo by Devon Jones
Venom Troll, front (Epic Miniatures). Photo by Devon Jones
That’s not entirely true. He CAN die if you disrupt his ability to regenerate. But that headline would have been enormous. Like his butt.
Bringing it back around.
Venom Troll, back (Epic Miniatures). Photo by devon jones
This Venom Troll print from Epic Miniatures was a speedy one-session paint job. We started supporting their Patreon about five months ago, and Devon was happy to finally get a chance to paint a min from their impressive collection. Impressive like this guy’s butt.
I’m sorry. I just can’t stop.
Devon is in love with a new-to-him oil-paint technique he picked up from Secret Weapon, which he used for the base. Water-mixable oils are easier to clean up than traditional oils, but we recommend keeping mineral spirits on hand anyway to make your job easier. Secret Weapon recommends Phtalo Green, but Devon likes Sap Green, so we link to that paint in the materials below.
Paints for the miniature:
Pro Acryl Bold Pyrrole Red
Pro Acryl Coal Rack
Citadel Colour Contrast Black Templar
Citadel Colour Contrast Nazdreg Yellow
Citadel Colour Contrast Plaguebearer Flesh
Citadel Colour Contrast Skeleton Horde
Citadel Colour Contrast Snakebite Leather
Citadel Colour Contrast Volupus Pink
Paints for the base (all Winsor & Newton Artisan Water-Mixable Oil Color):
Raw Sienna
Burnt Sienna
Raw Umber
Permanent Sap Green
Olive Green
Payne’s Gray
Burnt Umber
Masterwork Tools is an Amazon Associate and earns a small commission from qualifying purchases. The first two paints for the miniature are from Monument Hobbies, and we also earn a small commission on qualifying purchases if you buy the paints through our links.
You might be on a circular staircase.
This circlular staircase spins you right 'round, baby, right 'round. image is a Blender rendering
These stairs go up and down, creating obvious OSHA hazards. Round and round. Like you would expect from a circle. 360 degrees, forever.
Damnit, just download the files.
A few years ago, Devon welded me a steampunk light switch for my studio. It was a sweet Mother’s Day present, but sadly, it kept falling apart. I didn’t want this well-intentioned gift to become a lifelong emotional burden for him, so I finally forced him to give up on it.
Or so I thought.
Apparently, he held on to that failure for years, because he surprised me recently with this 3D-printed version. He’s put more skill points into 3D printing than welding, and this one is solid.
Get the free design from 3dprintingworld. They paint it with iron paint, but Devon opted to print this light switch with iron-infused filament and rust it with hydrogen peroxide, salt and vinegar. Find the technique at Protopasta.
Now maybe he can find some peace.