{"id":8876,"date":"2020-01-24T13:57:21","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T11:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambody.com\/blog\/?p=8876"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:33:18","slug":"best-tips-on-how-to-3d-print-without-supports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambody.com\/blog\/best-tips-on-how-to-3d-print-without-supports\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Tips on How to 3D Print Without Supports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Modern technologies continually develop. Experts are always in search of new methods to simplify everyday tasks, and such positive changes are widely used everywhere, including the 3D printing industry. You can 3D print without supports, eliminate additional structures, save filament and your time. And your result will look fantastic and professional even if a 3D print is crafted at home, on an affordable FDM, SLA and other types of 3D printers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Gambody recently discussed the two main types of supports used in 3D printing<\/a>. However, it is also possible to eliminate the use of the support structure and create impressive complicated models at home with no additional material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3D Print Without Supports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gambody \u2013 Premium 3D printing marketplace offers many remarkable character models and 3D printing figurines from famous movies and games. Many of the models require the least amount of support structures while being printed. While some parts of the projects require no supports at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a must to talk about different methods that allow you to create fantastic 3D prints with no supports even when the model requires them. Sometimes you might experience issues while trying to 3D print a model without support material. In this case, read Gambody\u2019s troubleshooting guide to fix the most common 3D printer problems<\/a> as your issues might not be connected to support structure at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several rules to follow when you wish to eliminate supports and 3D print impressive masterpieces. It is also interesting to learn more about the new support-free technology called mid-air 3D printing and watch some stunning videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid-air 3D Printing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Several experiments were conducted by the University of Illinois, which led to the development of an impressive technique. It is called mid-air 3D printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such method proved to work in the university laboratory. A new 3D printer created by the university engineers was capable of 3D printing dissolvable sugar scaffolds. The machine does not use layer-upon-layer technology. Instead, it creates a network of thin isomalt ribbons and builds complex shapes around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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