For this project, I would like to explore the possibility of combining two advanced techniques, printing transparent with FDM and printing flexible/kinetic pattern

Part 1: GLASS FDM!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qb25Gi4Jv0&feature=emb_logo

https://www.cnckitchen.com/blog/transparent-fdm-3d-prints-are-clearly-stronger

https://www.printables.com/model/15310-how-to-print-glass

Inspired by this video made by youtuber CNC Kitchen, which is based on parameters posted in a forum, I decided to test these parameters he

References

Test Blog

PETG

In the first attempt, I put the model directly into Cura and print with Generic PETG profile and printed it. It’s not clear at all, which is expected.

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For the tests later, I switched to PrusaSlicer for a more advanced control of parameters.

Second attempt: Parameter to 2 infill to 0%

Third attempt: solid object with more normalized settings

Fourth attempt: enable ironing (failed)

Fifth attempt: disable ironing, adjust temperature, disable cooling