3D Printer/Printing thread

[gamblor916]

I am curious why the inside is white and the outside is red.
Why isn't it red all the way through?

From the Shapeways materials page it states that it's printed then dyed.

Very interesting comparison, I'm curious just how small that boot is?
I also wonder if they were printed in the same orientation, that would produce different results on different surfaces as well.

Not very big. The pics with the coin show somewhat an indication of size. I think it's a trade off as to what side is going to be more detailed plus the fact that supports are also necessary. I think that some clever tree design is required.

Theoretically any 3D printing/Additive manufacturing method is suited to organic shapes, it's the greatest strength of the technology

Also hard surfaces. 90 degrees means 90 degrees and flat is flat, print layers notwithstanding.