genshin impact 3d print

So, I’ve been seeing these awesome 3D-printed Genshin Impact figures all over the internet, and I thought, “I gotta try this!” I mean, who wouldn’t want a mini Klee on their desk?

First, I needed to get my hands on some 3D models. I did a little digging and found that lots of the free ones needed some, shall we say, adjustments before printing. I did eventually find some good stuff after digging around a lot longer though!

The Printing Process

I have this old 3D printer that I’ve used for a few projects. So, I loaded up a model of Paimon(best emergency food ever!) and fired up the printer. It’s a pretty standard process, you know? Slice the model, set the temperature, and hope for the best.

The first try… well, it was a mess. The supports failed, and Paimon ended up looking like she’d gone a few rounds with a hilichurl. It was a blob of plastic, basically.

I tweaked the settings, slowed down the print speed, and added some extra supports. It took some fiddling, but I finally got a decent print! It wasn’t perfect, there were some rough edges and a few layer lines visible, but it was definitely Paimon.

Painting and Finishing

Now, printing is just half the battle. I wanted these figures to really pop, so I had to get my paint on. For this I used some basic acrylic paints and a fine-tipped brush.

Painting the tiny details was a bit tricky, my hands aren’t exactly the steadiest, but I was able to get a nice even coat by adding some water, and doing multiple coats!

After the paint dried, I added a coat of clear sealant to protect it. And there you have it! My own little 3D-printed Genshin Impact figure. I’m pretty stoked with how it turned out, and I’m already planning my next print – maybe a mini Zhongli this time?