One of the most amazing aspects of 3D scanning is the ability to digitize a form, space, shape or even human. With Shapeways you’re able to transform those scans and memories into tangible objects you can hold in your hand, and today we’re introducing a new material perfect for all your 3D scans: Coated Full Color Sandstone.
Coated Full Color Sandstone adds a glossy finish to your full color designs to give a more premium and finished look. The coating is sprayed on, providing an even and consistent surface finish. It adds some water resistance and durability to all your Full Color Sandstone products, and is especially great for 3D scans. While some makers have been playing and experimenting with the material for months, it’s now officially available in our marketplace for anyone to get their own gorgeous glossy 3D selfie.
As 3D scanning becomes more popular and accessible, people are realizing how much fun it can be to create miniature versions of themselves, friends and family to collect. Just like photos, they are a great way to preserve memories, and the finish of Coated Full Color Sandstone ensures they will look great on display. The colors are more vibrant and the final look is a little more finished and professional.
Last year we announced multiple locations in New York and in the Netherlands where anyone can get scanned and receive their very own 3D selfie. It just takes a minute or so of standing still while you’re being scanned, and then you’ll be able to have your very own selfie to hold in your hand. If you are a maker and looking to add 3D scanning to your repertoire, check out how to get started scanning.
Want to try it out on yourself? If you’re in the New York area head over to Pixel Academy to get yourself and your family scanned. If you’re in the Netherlands, check out the list of scanning locations to find the place nearest you!
Check out this demonstration of Coated Full Color Sandstone, featuring Dan and Stan!
When you get your next 3D printed selfie, don’t forget to share it with us! Post on your favorite social media channel and tag @shapeways so we can share you with the world!
Would like to do these of my daughters what do I need to start it.
Hey William,
glad you’re excited to have your daughters scanned, if you’re looking to get started you and live in the Netherlands you should check out our guide here
If not, keep an eye out from new locations coming to the states. You can also find out more about the tech we use here
Hope that helps!
~Andrew
Can this process be applied to die cast model cars in HO (1/87) scale? There are miniature model cars that I would like to apply this process if possible to make the cars look more realistic. Is there a person or vendor that would be able to direct and/or help me here? Thank you.
Which part of the process are you interested in, scanning a prototype (that you cannot simply get original 3D CAD data of) or doing a full-color print ? In the latter case, the technology is not quite there yet unfortunately – these models are made from glued gypsum powder and the coloring is rather low resolution.
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Interesting to know what the coating is. Does this add strength to the part in addition to color fasting?
It would be good to get a closeup to see whether details are or are not affected.
Fun video but I’d suggest in the future that they not tell folks to closely watch something then interrupt this by inserting cutaway comments. It would have been a much smoother viewing experience without that.
I just bought some car emblems that say “trail” in regular matte black plastic. Does this also loose color with time? Do you recommend adding that same thing you guys added to “dan” let me know thanks.
Plastics work a little bit differently but can discolor through general wear. You’d need to use a different type of sealant though, if you’re looking for advice I’d head over to our post-processing forum and ask 🙂
We see that you guys like our “Diamond” infilltrant 🙂