They are easy to print and can be shaped after for a realistic look. I used a .2 nozzle and dipped the legs in boiling water to bend them to shape.
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3d printing is all about balancing settings to maintain quality. Like layer adhesion vs quality/cosmetics.
You don’t have to get super technical if that’s not your thing, though some basics are very helpful- but you can learn that as you go.
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That's a great reminder to check again to see if there's a makerspace near me yet. It would be nice to get have other people with experience to learn from.
Thanks for being so welcoming!