u/SwordFisherman_uk

generated the concept and base 3D model with AI, then cleaned up the mesh in Blender and split it into separate parts for printing.

printed it on a Bambu Lab P1S with a 0.2 mm nozzle using mostly black, white, red and purple PLA Matte. after that I did some light sanding, assembled everything and added the smallest details with acrylic paint.

really happy with how the face, cards and tiny details came out.

https://cults3d.com/es/modelo-3d/arte/dupin-de-palworld-fan-art-3d-imprimible

I really like how simple it has become to turn an image concept into an actual physical model. I’m not very good at painting, so I went with an obsidian-style elemental, which made the finishing process much easier while still giving it a pretty cool look.

I used to generate the base 3D model, then cleaned up and resculpted a few areas before printing it on a full-color PolyJet 3D printer.

The model was generated with 4K textures, and the final print came out surprisingly detailed for such a tiny miniature. I still had to adjust the scale and tolerances manually, but most of the original AI-generated model was already usable.

This started as a rough sketch and a random idea in my head. I first turned the sketch into a cleaner concept image, then used Rodin to generate the base 3D model.

The generated model still needed some manual work, but not much. I cleaned up a few areas, adjusted the shape, prepared the mesh for printing, and modified the design to fit the internal lighting components.

A project like this would normally require much more manual modeling before I could even test the idea physically. AI gave me a solid starting point, allowing me to spend more time on the design, printing, assembly, and final details.

The result is a pair of functional 3D printed magic wands with built-in lighting.

AI does not completely remove cleanup or basic 3D skills, but for quickly turning an idea into something you can actually hold, it is a seriously useful tool.

Which version do you prefer: the dark dragon wand or the white one?

This is Loki. I wanted to see whether I could turn a regular photo of him into a small stylized figure while still keeping his recognizable features.

I started by using AI to create matching front, side, and back reference images. I then generated the 3D model in Rodin and used the Extreme High version, which preserved noticeably more detail around the face, paws, and fur.

After importing the model into my slicer, I adjusted the scale, added the necessary supports, and printed it using multicolor filament. The print itself took around ten hours, while removing all the supports somehow consumed most of the following morning. Naturally, the machine handled the interesting part and left the suffering to me.

The final figure retained more detail than I expected, and the color shifts depending on the viewing angle. It is not a perfect copy, but it looks surprisingly close to Loki, and I am genuinely happy with how it turned out

This is my first attempt at generating a model with 3D AI and then actually printing it.

Honestly, I am impressed by both the speed of the generation and the amount of detail the model managed to preserve. The design is extremely complex, with thin legs, spikes, organic shapes, and several separate parts, but it still turned into a surprisingly solid physical model.

Print Details:

• 0.8 mm layer height
• 10% gyroid infill
• Organic supports
• Main body printed as one piece
• Legs, weapons, and tail printed separately
• Gluing the legs was probably the hardest part

The model still required preparation, separation, supports, and some manual assembly, so it was definitely not a one-click process. Still, being able to go from an AI-generated concept to a detailed physical creature this quickly feels pretty crazy.

For a first AI-generated 3D print, I am honestly very happy with how it turned out!

turning a kid’s drawing into a 3D printable DND-style miniature using AI and Blender.

The cool part is that the drawing does not need to be perfect. It can start as a simple character sketch, then AI helps create the base 3D model, and Blender is used for cleanup, fixing shapes, and making the model more printable.

Workflow:

• Start with a kid’s artwork / character drawing
• Generate a 3D model from the image Rodin Gen 2.5v
• Clean up and refine the mesh in Blender
• Adjust proportions and details for printing
• Prepare the model as a printable miniature
• Print it as a physical DND-style mini

Not a fully automatic “one click and perfect model” workflow !