Bubble Numbers Wall Art

Description

After how well my Bubble Letters model was received, I immediately started working on a set of numbers.  These work perfectly with the existing letters and are a great substitute for the beautiful ceramic options on the market. And these are far less fragile, and far more affordable! These numbers are great for addresses, birthdays, or just learning to count. They are lightweight, and very easy to mount, (we've used command strips and 3M tape). I've included print instructions and painting instructions in the description below!

For questions about commercial use, check out my Patreon!

If you need some letters as well check out my other model HERE

Print Instructions

• Open the file in Bambu Studio. 
• Delete the numbers you do not need/duplicate numbers you need more of.
• Select all of the remaining numbers and resize them as needed. 
• Use the “Arrange All Objects” function to rearrange the remaining numbers for printing. 
• Slice and Print!

Paint Instructions

While I was very happy with the finish I was able to achieve with adaptive layer heights in this project, we elected to paint them to get the colors we needed. (My cover photo is rendered, but the gallery includes pictures of the unfinished number  prints). Several people have demonstrated good results with UV resin coating, or just clear coating over the existing PLA colors. 

Here is a picture of the letters I painted, and the process I used in case you'd like to duplicate my results:

• After printing, sand with sandpaper progressing from low grit to high grit. (I used 100-180-220)
• Clean thoroughly.
• Paint with Primer ( I used Rustoleum 2-in-1 Automotive Primer)
• After primer is dry, sand again with 400 grit sandpaper. 
• Clean thoroughly again.
• Paint with 3-4 coats of your preferred paint, (I used Rustoleum 2X in a Satin).
• Finish with 3-4 coats of clear coat, (I used Rustoleum 2X in Gloss).