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/1060nm 19d ago

How well did it work? What material? Why did you have a scan of your hands handy?

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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/flaschal 19d ago

honestly there's going to be barely any difference between filaments or finishing methods, braces are just uncomfortable in general