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CREATION PROCESS
Welcome to the Creation Process page, where we unveil the magic behind Thomas Wierenga's unique, handcrafted chess sets, chess boards, busts, figures, and statues. Here, you'll gain insight into the meticulous steps Thomas takes to bring his vision to life, from initial concept to the final, one-of-a-kind piece. Dive into behind-the-scenes photos and hear directly from the visionary and skilled artisan himself.
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From Concept to Creation: 3D Printing Process
"3D printing has changed my hobby experience over the past few years. I found 3D files that I could print to add to my existing figures, which has changed my life. I first started working with 3D prints in 2019.
The process starts by creating a file on my computer that represents what I want to create. Meshmixer is the program that I use to modify the file I am working with. After I have the figure in a printable state, I then use Lychee Slicer to get the file ready to print. Over the years I have used Elegoo printers and resin for my work."
From 3D Printing to Resin Magic
"It started with an Elegoo Mars 3 printer, then a Mars 3 Pro, then a Saturn 3D printer, and now thinking of upgrading to the Saturn 4 Ultra 3D printer. Each time I upgraded a printer it was for better resolution or ease of use. For all the printers I have found that Elegoo ABS style resin works best. The resin is not very brittle and my details turn out as expected. For convenience I have used the wash and cure stations from Elegoo to get my prints ready for finish."
Adding Detailed Pieces with 3D Printing
"A few things I have learned in 3D printing is the importance of keeping the printer level in order for the prints to work. Another, important item is keeping the resin at a constant warm temperature. If the resin is not warm enough it will not cure correctly and the print will fail.
3D prints give fantastic details that I can not find anywhere else. All of my standing figures are printed solid resin and make a strong product. The larger busts and bases are hollowed out to make them print better. I have found that I can print larger items without losing the details."
From Screen to Sculpture: The Creative Process
"Here is a picture as I am working on the computer. The computer is a major part of the progress because that is where the "sculpting" takes place."
Behind-The-Scenes of Figures & Statues
"In this picture you will see various figures, 2 statues I am making, various chess sets I am working on (Samurai, Knights, and 82nd Airborne) all in different stages of completion."
