Since I've shared my entire journey of trying to #3dprint a #millinery #hatblock it's only fair I share my setbacks too. I finally steamed and blocked a hat this weekend for the first time and the heat and the pressure were too much for the PLA block. I knew this was a possibility going in. Next steps: try ABS plastic with a higher melting point. If that doesn't work then I'll be looking to print molds and cast blocks out of more resilient materials. The quest continues!!!

SideshoViD Since I've shared my entire journey of trying to #3dprint a #millinery #hatblock it's only fair I share my setbacks too. I finally steamed and blocked a hat this weekend for the first time and the heat and the pressure were too much for the PLA block. I knew this was a possibility going in. Next steps: try ABS plastic with a higher melting point. If that doesn't work then I'll be looking to print molds and cast blocks out of more resilient materials. The quest continues!!!

February 20, 2017