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[–] hellweaver666@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just prefer to paint my models. It’s more fun and doesn’t generate a metric butt ton of waste.

Btw there are videos of people on YouTube melting the poop into silicone moulds using a toaster oven to make key dishes and stuff!

[–] Toribor@corndog.social 2 points 1 year ago

You have a lot more control over the final look with paint as well, though it is obviously time consuming.