Painting PLA 3d prints

Was super curious if anyone does this, if so what their process is?

I have found painting over white color pla works best.

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I went with nail polish on my black pla…

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That looks awesome! Is that a Egyptian Chess set?

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@ScottS yes https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1867308

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I painted multiple colors of acrylic over white PLA.

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HP is having a free webinar on this subject.
https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&partnerref=facebook&eventid=2044084&sessionid=1&key=A94A8EFD5D2E2A2983F63F68EED95D7C&regTag=&sourcepage=register

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Sanding and filling if needed. I prime with a rattle can primer then airbrush .
I use as economical paint a as possible. I use acrylics and brush for details. Some times even a sharpie or brush pen for fine lines. Then finish with clear coat.

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