We 3D printed a glowing Green Lantern power battery and ring using UV resin, alcohol inks, and a few clever tricks. But what happens when your 3D printer isn't big enough for the project—or when the wrong infill settings turn a beautiful print into something that practically falls apart? Will Wilkins and Trent Hunsaker explore the successes, mistakes, and unexpected discoveries that come with 3D printing superhero props. From splitting oversized resin models into multiple pieces and joining them with UV resin to experimenting with illuminated rings, custom finishes, and faster PLA prototypes, there's plenty of maker geekery to go around. And that's just the beginning. Will shares how Kevin Smith unexpectedly reposted one of his 3D printing videos, shows off his ridiculous 3D-printed LEGO and Rick Sanchez hair, and gets into a fascinating conversation with Trent about commercial 3D printing, licensing, and turning a hobby into something more. Also in this episode:

Why infill and wall thickness matter for stronger 3D prints
Building Green Lantern and Dark Lantern power batteries
UV resin techniques for bonding and concealing seams
Alcohol inks, translucent green resin, and realistic prop finishes
Making a Green Lantern ring glow with a tiny magnetic LED
Resin vs. PLA for prototyping and testing designs
3D-printed cosplay, helmets, and printable foam
Avengers: Doomsday trailers and why Will wants to avoid more spoilers
Digger, Nathan Fielder, and the joy of experiencing movies without knowing everything beforehand

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