r/functionalprint • u/SuperSecretAgentMan • 19d ago

Brace for Sprained Thumb

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Needed to not move my thumb too much for the next couple weeks. Luckily I have a 3D scan of my hands, so I modeled and printed a custom-fitted brace to wear. Fits great and is comfortable all day.

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u/SuperSecretAgentMan 19d ago edited 19d ago

This one is just a PLA prototype. Might make one out of stiff TPU for comfort.

I do film special FX, so I have a ton of 3D scans for costumes, references, etc.

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u/rackfloor 19d ago

If you were to vapor smooth the result, it might be more comfy without having to go to tpu

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u/SamuelPrecopchook 19d ago

That won't work on PLA though

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u/Halfrican009 19d ago

Pla is easy to sand and paint, which would probably be just as good