Turn almost any 3d shape into a real object

Step 6: Sanding

Of course it will need a little sanding. You will only need to smooth the edges a little. For less sanding you can use this technique I've shown you, but rotating your object by 10 degrees or less. Of course you will also have alot more vectors to make. It's up to you.

Comments

[davidandora]

Fantastic Instructable, and a great example to showcase. Thanks!

[docree]

I see almost everyone sanding their foam with the normal sanding tools. Could someone use a small handheld "hot knife" or a heat gun for this part?

[propart]

Yeah, I know it's messy, but I think sanding it's the best way to finish the shape. You could use the hot knife to make nice textures like bark texture or wooden texture. The heat gun is good for cleaning the surface and melting the fluffy powder left by the sanding (the paint sticks even better then).

[docree]

Thanks, for the tips! I'm going to be working with Styrofoam in the near future. Trying to find out as much as I can.

[propart]

Ok, if you have other questions just ask.