Benchy In A Bottle

Creating something enjoyable often involves a clever trick or an unexpected use of technology. In the world of 3D printing, these tricks can make projects more fun and innovative. DERAILED3D showcased one of these clever techniques by placing a 3D-printed benchy inside a bottle, utilizing a unique approach that plays with the printing process itself.

The trick lies in pausing the print midway and making adjustments. Typically, this might involve adding supports or modifying the print, but in this case, the print that gets paused is the bottle, not the benchy. The benchy is printed normally, while the bottle is made from clear resin. At the halfway point, the print was paused, and the benchy was suspended inside the bottle using a piece of wire. This process had to be done quickly to avoid creating a noticeable layer line on the delicate resin, which can happen if the print is paused for too long.

The real challenge and brilliance of this project lie in the post-processing of the bottle. DERAILED3D worked to make the resin bottle look as close to glass as possible, adding a modern twist to the classic ship-in-a-bottle concept. While the process is tricky and potentially messy, especially when dealing with half-finished resin prints, it opens the door to more creative hacks in the future.

This project is a perfect example of how innovation and playfulness can lead to impressive and delightful results in 3D printing. As these techniques become easier to execute, we can expect to see more creative and surprising projects from makers in the community.

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