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Does anyone know where to find/buy small swatches of different printed materials for comparison purposes? Something like Shapeway’s material sample kit but even smaller/thinner.

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Hey there,

Do you have any particular materials in mind?

I suggest you decide roughly what you’d like, then post a shoutout here, asking for swatches like this…

…of the kind of material you’re interested in.

Cheers!

AndyL

Pot8oSh3D

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Thanks again, AndyL! I’m particularly interested in comparing flexible materials, and would like small swatches like those shown here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aQxw6n0PLGE

I thought filament makers might provide these at a cost, but I guess people just print them for themselves?

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I’m sure that most of the filament manufacturers would supply you with samples but maybe not swatches. Once you’ve got a few of what you’re after, select a 3DHub send them the samples and ask them to run off a couple of swatches for you. Not everyone prints in flexible filament so you want to ask specifically whether they’ve produced in flexible. Where are you? I can find you a hub if you like.

cheers,

AndyL

Pot8oSh3D