<p>I'd like to start 3d printing in wax.</p>

<p>Is there a reasonably priced 3d printer that is capable of it?</p>

<p>Am I right in assuming that all I need is to make my own filament and set extruder temperature correctly, or do I miss something?</p>

[{'answer_id': 4260, 'author': 'ON5MF Jurgen', 'author_id': 6812, 'author_profile': 'https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/users/6812', 'pm_score': 1, 'selected': False, 'text': "<p>One of the applications of 3d printing with wax is when making jewellery using the lost-wax casting process.\nI don't know if there are 'cheap' 3d printers for wax. One brand of 3d printers for wax is Solid-Scape.</p>\n"}, {'answer_id': 4261, 'author': 'Davo', 'author_id': 4922, 'author_profile': 'https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/users/4922', 'pm_score': 3, 'selected': False, 'text': '<p>Yes, with the proper equipment.</p>\n\n<p>Printing wax filament (at 51 seconds): <a href="https://youtu.be/tibkVZB_n9c?t=51s" rel="noreferrer">https://youtu.be/tibkVZB_n9c?t=51s</a></p>\n\n<p>There are also options for melting wax, filling a heated reservoir head, and printing with that. I recommend doing this with a cold ambient temperature, so that the wax solidifies quickly. There\'s no point in just printing a puddle. :)</p>\n'}, {'answer_id': 4268, 'author': 'morevitamins', 'author_id': 7420, 'author_profile': 'https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/users/7420', 'pm_score': 2, 'selected': False, 'text': '<p>Should be easy to do it in low temperatures, also check for moldlay filament.</p>\n\n<p>Wax is indeed useful for lost-wax casting method.</p>\n'}, {'answer_id': 4269, 'author': 'iFreilicht', 'author_id': 7540, 'author_profile': 'https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/users/7540', 'pm_score': 3, 'selected': False, 'text': '<p>Yes, you can. But no, you don\'t need to make your own filament for it, there is one called <a href="http://www.machinablewax.com/product.php?product=52" rel="noreferrer">Print2Cast</a> that you can buy for about 50$/kg.</p>\n\n<p>This filament has the following recommended slicing settings:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extrusion temperature:</strong> 140°C-150°C</li>\n<li><strong>Bed temperature:</strong> 80°-90°C</li>\n<li><strong>Shells:</strong> 2-3 (for most models)</li>\n<li><strong>Print speed:</strong> 20 to 70mm/s</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>There are, however, a few more things to look out for when printing with wax, as it is very soft.</p>\n\n<p>The most important issue is the grip of the extruder wheel. See if other people have used your printer/extruder with flexible filaments. If they were successful in doing that, there\'s a high chance a wax print will succeed as well.</p>\n\n<p>Bed adhesion might also be an issue. <a href="http://www.machinablewax.com/product.php?product=52" rel="noreferrer">MachinableWax.com</a> recommend 6 coats of hair spray on a glass bed, letting each of them dry before adding the next.</p>\n\n<p>Cooling is also important, as with many filaments. You\'ll probably have to experiment with that a little as either too much or too little can ruin your print.</p>\n'}, {'answer_id': 8262, 'author': 'Todd heinz', 'author_id': 14522, 'author_profile': 'https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/users/14522', 'pm_score': 0, 'selected': False, 'text': '<p>Just make a silicone mold of any of your prints and pour you wax in the silicone,you silicone putty is pretty cheap so is wax ,no need to break the bank as printers have become less expensive and can do a pretty good job </p>\n'}]
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