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Mini 5 Gallon Buckets
For my next print on the Creality K2 Plus, I decided to create a set of mini 5-gallon buckets, inspired by the classic ones you see at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Harbor Freight using Creality Hyper PLA. I found the model files on Creality Cloud, and right away I knew they’d make a fun and colorful project. Each bucket…
Second Print
For my second print on the Creality K2 Plus, I decided to try something fun and simple—a mini traffic cone model I downloaded from Creality Cloud. After the excitement of my first successful print, I wanted to focus on refining my process, from slicing to finishing. The model was perfect for testing both print quality and color settings without…
My First Print
Didn’t know what to make my first print, so I printed a benchy. Better than I expected for my first print. What to print next?
Setting up my Creality K2 Plus printer
Setting up the Creality K2 Plus 3D printer for the first time begins with a careful unboxing and inspection of all included components. The printer typically arrives partially assembled, with the main frame, build plate, and extruder assembly packaged separately. Begin by removing all protective foam, zip ties, and transit brackets that secure moving parts during shipping….
Unboxing my Creality K2 Plus
When unboxing the Creality K2 Plus 3D printer, begin by carefully removing the outer packaging and lifting out the foam inserts layer by layer. Inside, you’ll find the main components neatly secured—typically the printer base, gantry frame, print head assembly, and touchscreen display. Smaller accessories like the filament spool holder, power cable, tools, and sample filament…
Welcome!
Welcome to MC Printing 3D! Starting my new blog, MC Printing 3D, marks the beginning of an exciting creative adventure. After years as a photographer and web developer, I’ve always been passionate about blending art and technology—and 3D printing feels like the next natural step. This blog will be my space to document that journey from…