Turn almost any 3d shape into a real object

 by propart
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Step 6: Sanding

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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.
 
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davidandora says: Feb 4, 2012. 6:19 PM
Fantastic Instructable, and a great example to showcase. Thanks!
docree says: Feb 9, 2012. 10:42 AM
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 (author) in reply to docreeFeb 9, 2012. 11:29 AM
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 in reply to propartFeb 9, 2012. 5:29 PM
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 (author) in reply to docreeFeb 9, 2012. 11:42 PM
Ok, if you have other questions just ask.
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