FDM Printing (filament)

Recommended Materials

PLA: Easy, good aesthetics

PETG: More resistant

ABS: Only if you have a closed chamber

Suggested Settings

Layer Height: 0.16–0.20 mm

Nozzle: 0.4 mm

Infill: 10–15% (Gyroid or Cubic)

Walls: 3–4 perimeters

Top/Bottom: 5–6 layers

Orientation

Legs: Vertical, soles of feet on the surface

Torso: Back on the surface or slightly inclined

Arms: Angled at 30–45°

Head: Tilt back to reduce facial support

Supports

Type: Tree supports (if available)

Density: 10–15%

Support Interface: Active

Build Plate Adhesion

Brim: 5–8 mm  Recommended

Build Bed Temperature:

PLA: 55–60°C

PETG: 70–80°C

3. Resin Printing (SLA / MSLA)

Recommended Resin

Standard gray or beige for maximum detail

For structural parts: ABS-like resin

Suggested Settings

Layer Height: 0.03–0.05 mm

Exposure Time: Depending on your resin

Bottom Layers: 4–6

Orientation

All parts tilted 30–45°

Avoid large surfaces parallel to the build bed

Horns and fine details: Always tilted

Supports

Type: Medium + Light

Contact Tip: 0.3–0.4 mm

Add extra supports on:

Hands

Horns

Knee edges

Hollowing (recommended)

Wall Thickness: 2–3 mm

Drain Holes:  2–3 mm, at least 2 per piece

4. Post-processing

FDM

Remove supports with pliers

Sanding: 180 → 400 → 800 grit

Recommended spray primer

Resin

IPA wash: 2–5 minutes

Dry completely

UV cure: 3–5 minutes per side

Light sanding if necessary