January 9, 2026
Hi, this is Sirong Guo. A week ago, I obtained a 3D printed colored skull from the Design Lab at Shapiro Library: from searching for materials, uploading files, to receiving the finished product, the whole process was simple yet full of anticipation.
I just need to find a favorite model file online. After arriving at the lab, the staff were very enthusiastic. They not only helped me quickly confirm the documents, but also recommended suitable colored PLA materials. Printing took a day. The next day, when I came to pick it up, the skull had already cooled down and formed. The process of dismantling the support by oneself unexpectedly decompressed, and carefully peeled off the fine mesh structure with pliers, gradually clarifying the outline that was originally wrapp…
January 9, 2026
Hi, this is Sirong Guo. A week ago, I obtained a 3D printed colored skull from the Design Lab at Shapiro Library: from searching for materials, uploading files, to receiving the finished product, the whole process was simple yet full of anticipation.
I just need to find a favorite model file online. After arriving at the lab, the staff were very enthusiastic. They not only helped me quickly confirm the documents, but also recommended suitable colored PLA materials. Printing took a day. The next day, when I came to pick it up, the skull had already cooled down and formed. The process of dismantling the support by oneself unexpectedly decompressed, and carefully peeled off the fine mesh structure with pliers, gradually clarifying the outline that was originally wrapped. When I finally held it in my hand, I was pleasantly surprised: the details were more exquisite than what I saw on the screen, and the colors were more textured than I had imagined.
I used to think that 3D printing was very complicated, but the process is automated and not difficult at all. With the friendly help of the laboratory, I am really looking forward to the next experience after the start of the next semester!