Introduction
I’ve always loved Star Wars and Football. With my father having a Bengals themed Santa Claus outfit (pictured below), I knew I needed to wear something to games. This is where my hobby of 3d printing helmets was born.
3D Printing
Using YouTube videos and my curiosity, I self-taught myself how to do this process. I wasn’t super familiar with 3d Printing, so I ended up diving in head first.
Filling, Sanding and Painting
In order to make up for 3d printer lines, I had to fill in and sand the helmets as I went. To ensure that the end product was smooth and blemish free. This in turn made painting easier since there weren’t random bumps and rough patches.
Finished Helmets
Problems that I ran into…
1. I lacked experience in 3d modeling, printing, finishing, etc.
How I pivoted…
1. I was willing to dive headfirst and learn via YouTube and through trial and error.
