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It was last Christmas 2020 when Cherry Banquil-Al-ag gave her dear friends such exceptionally personal, well-intentioned tokens of her love. 

The tokens came in the form of customized chibi dolls which she ordered months in advance from her former classmate, Richelle “Chiengai” Biñola Pioc. The chibi dolls are artworks that take time to make. 

For those not familiar with the Japanese “kawaii” or pop culture, chibi dolls are stylized mini versions of characters done along with anime. 

Chibi is a Japanese slang word to describe something short and chubby. The head of a chibi character is usually “one third or one half” the character’s height. Chibi characters are also known for their small bodies and exaggerated large eyes and faces.

 

Making of a chibi mini me

Chiengai first got interested in a 2019 Facebook post about a polymer clay workshop. She was amazed at the images of various items that one can produce from polymer clay. But what really got her interest was the cuteness of Mini-Me chibi dolls.

After learning the basics from the workshop, Chiengai eventually relied on tutorials offered in YouTube to improve on her craft. 

Of course, for her to be able to master this, she would need the proper printer for her mini-me dolls. One of the main technologies are 3D printers.

Printer	Flashforge Creator Pro II	Elegoo Mars 2 Pro	Creality 3D Ender 3 Pro
estimated price	₱27,300	₱15,000	₱14,000
Pros	Reasonably good prints, dual extruding capabilities	Exceptionally detailed prints, solid capabilities	Great budget buy, solid printing capabilities, decent print quality
Cons	Recommended software is mediocre, initial assembly was annoying	Prints require cleanup, much messier	Finicky with ABS, can require a bit of tinkering
Bottom Line	This is a good middle of the road printer at a moderate price	If you value detail above all else and are looking for a printer for high-quality miniature models, then this is our all-around favorite	If you are looking for an inexpensive bare-bones printer and don’t mind making some adjustments to it, then this model is an exceptional choice
Rating Categories
Print Quality (40%)	6	10	6
Ease Of Use (30%)	5	2	6
Print Capabilities (20%)	5	5	7
Support (10%)	6	5	6
Specs
Build Volume (XxYxZ)	225x150x145mm	250x210x210mm	200x200x250mm
Maximum Extruder Temperature	280°C	–	–

 

Hiring bobbleheads maker at 3D2GO

3D printing is not just about the printer itself. There is so much more to consider before and after the 3D printing machines.

You might be wondering why 3D printing is quite expensive. It’s not only customization and uniqueness. Though it’s one of the common reasons, we also consider other factors.

To give you the best output, we use quality equipment. Softwares and programs are being trusted by other companies in the industry.

Equipment and software play an important role in creating your requests. But the people behind them are also relevant.

Listed below are other processes that you may find helpful in creating quality 3D printed caricatures. 

3D Scanning

3D scanning makes it more convenient to capture. 

It is the process of determining the shape, dimensions, and features of an object. This is done with the help of a  3D scanner. 

The result is a 3D file. This can be saved, edited, or 3D printed. Here at 3D2Go, we make it easier to get a digital version. A whole room? A person? We can scan almost any object you desire.

3D Modeling / Prototyping

Rapid prototyping services create superior quality prototypes. 3D2GO guarantees being ready for any presentation or market validation. 

Our prototyping service helps businesses turn brilliant ideas into booming products. We can print your prototypes directly from CAD data. We ensure that the printed product is highly-accurate to easily point out improvements. 

Review a product even before it hits the market.

3D Printing 

3D2GO offers affordable access to our services for all businesses. 

From prototypes, replicas, and actual products, we got it covered. 

Get a wide range of personalized products. Stand out among others. Make your imaginations come to life

Post Processing 

This is simply the last step before getting your hands on your order. 

• Cleaning
• Sanding
• Support removal
• Coloring after printing

 

There may be additional steps here and there which will add to the cost. But you can rest assured that we do everything according to your requests as we have a flexible process.

 

Even 3D printing is made possible online!

Because of the pandemic, all this can be discussed virtually, without having to leave the comforts of your home.

Get in touch with us and have your doll designs ‘3Dified!’

Send us files in .obj or .stil format in our email address management@my3d.com.ph.  You can also reach us through our Facebook and Instagram pages today!