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What is Velocity Painting?

VelocityPainting is a technique that varies the print speed (but not the temperature) of a 3D print to map a pattern or image onto the model. This allows for patterned prints without the need to swap filament or use multiple extruders. The software post-processes the GCODE output from your slicer to affect the changes in print speed.

It has some effect when used with opaque filaments but works best with translucent PLA.

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Look for posts on Velocity Painting with the hashtag #VelocityPainting on Google+ and Twitter.

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Here are some examples of #VelocityPainting in action.

A face emerges

Printing these can look pretty surreal.


Adalinda, born from the flames

This is Louise Driggers's fabulous "Adalinda: The Singing Serpent" from thingiverse, printed at its default size (about 15cm / 6" high).

Curvaceous Vase with rose

This is my design from thingiverse, with a rose "tattooed" on the front and back. 20cm tall.