The image above is of Tim’s 3D printed head research attempts that were 3D printed out PLA
Plastic* back when I was doing my bachelor’s degree.
I asked Tim Bailey, a technical adviser at the New Adelphi campus, last semester If I could borrow his 3D printed replacement heads, (that he made years ago during my bachelor's degree). This was to help me to understand if I could adapt the technology to a character I had designed. I wanted to see if I could modify it to fit my needs, such as modelling glasses and mouths.
*Polylactic acid (PLA): One of the eco-friendliest options for 3D printers, polylactic acid is sourced from natural products like sugar cane and corn starch and is therefore biodegradable. Available in soft and hard forms, plastics made from polylactic acid will likely dominate the 3D printing industry in the coming years. Hard PLA is the stronger and therefore more ideal material for a broader range of products.
