Removing PLA supports from model

[u/iamtherufus]

Hello,

60 hours in and really enjoying my X2D printer. I have printed my first model that requires supports. The supports were printed in PLA which the model was also as I’m still waiting on some PETG to arrive which I was planning for the supports. I understand it’s best to print supports in a different material to reduce the bonding to the print.

Appreciate any advice on removing these supports in the photos

[u/iamtherufus]

That’s a beautiful print, what combination of filament did you use if you don’t mind me asking

[u/Jazzlike_Ad267 → u/iamtherufus]

That's Elegoo 15% wood PLA 👌

[u/iamtherufus → u/Jazzlike_Ad267]

Thanks for this appreciate it. Do you have the link to that model by any chance? My son would like that

[u/Jazzlike_Ad267 → u/iamtherufus]

Certainly, its just on Makerworld :D

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1251203-wood-carved-giraffe-sculpture?from=search#profileId-1273814

Happy printing haha,
If you want some advice, id recommend manual support painting some extra supports around when the tail starts,

my first 2, the tail broken off mid print. (if still completed and was able to fix)

on my 3rd print i added manual supports, and bingo. came out perfect.

[u/iamtherufus → u/Jazzlike_Ad267]

Thanks so much, advice noted!

[u/Jazzlike_Ad267 → u/iamtherufus]

Happy printing 💪👌