How do I turn on the 3D pen?

Drawing with a 3D pen is an interesting and exciting process, with its help you can create many different figures and crafts. Such a product will be a wonderful handmade gift. Recently, 3D pens have gained quite wide popularity among art lovers, so there are a huge number of lessons on creating plastic crafts.

Before you start the creative process, you need to follow a few simple steps.

• Before turning on the 3D pen, it must be carefully inspected for damage or chips. This will make sure you are buying a quality, brand new product.
• Next, read all the documentation that comes with the pen.... The manufacturer provides useful advice on the use and care of the tool, which will help to extend its service life.

Prepare your table before work. Get rid of all unnecessary things or those items that may suffer in the process of creativity. Melted plastic is extremely difficult to clean, so it is advisable to cover the table with oilcloth or paper. Make sure that nothing can spoil your work. One small awkward movement is able to completely distort the shape of the figure at the moment of solidification.

Turning on the handle is very simple. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet, after which the handle will go into standby mode for your further actions. The heating element and power connector are located in the largest and most voluminous part of the case. It will also be necessary to insert plastic cartridges there, which are necessary for further work. It is from them that the drawing will be created.

The next step in preparing for drawing will be to set the required temperature. It is regulated using the plus and minus buttons.If you squeeze them, then the adjustment process can be carried out much faster.

After heating, you can insert the plastic rod into the hole. To activate material feeding, press the forward button. For most models, it is located on the side of the case. There is a "back" button next to it that stops the flow of plastic.

The main stages of preparation have been completed. Now you can get to work, but do not forget about safety precautions. Make sure that the melted material does not come into contact with the skin, in which case you will get a burn that takes a long time to heal. Do not leave the turned on pen unattended to avoid fire hazard situations. When finished, remove all plastic from the device.

If you have never worked with a 3D pen before, then you should start your creative journey with simpler elements and shapes. For practice, practice on 1- or 2-part objects.

After you have turned on the handle, wait a while for it to warm up, only after that you can insert the plastic rod inside the device. So the plastic will flow out smoothly, without delays and burning, which are characteristic of most devices with a heating element.

You should not try to clean the heated plastic from the iron nose of the handle with your bare hands. You run the risk of burns, so try to gently wipe the tip with a tissue or piece of cloth.

The handle usually comes with a stand, on which it is recommended to place the instrument. During operation, it allows you to keep the desktop clean, while storing the device on a stand is many times more convenient.

After drawing, remove the remaining piece of plastic inside. Leaving the material inside may cause it to get stuck next time you use it. At best, you have to disassemble the handle yourself or carry it for repairs, and at worst, it can simply break.

To change the color of the plastic during operation, you must press the "back" button, pull out the previous cartridge and remove the plastic from the tip of the pen, as it may mix with a different shade. After that, you can load the plastic with a new color.