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title: "Adding Weight To A 3D Print With Plaster Of Paris, Cleanly"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/adding-weight-to-a-3d-print-with-plaster-of-paris-cleanly-6jushunkh
source_url: https://hackaday.com/2026/06/12/adding-weight-to-a-3d-print-with-plaster-of-paris-cleanly
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published: 2026-06-12T18:40:18.248Z
updated: 2026-06-12T18:41:36.844Z
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# Adding Weight To A 3D Print With Plaster Of Paris, Cleanly

**[Hackaday](https://daily.dev/sources/hackaday)** · 2 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

A technique for adding weight to 3D prints using plaster of Paris is shared. The approach involves designing a hollow cavity into the base of the object, then filling it with a plaster-water mixture after printing. Once cured, the plaster can be sanded smooth for a clean finish without needing to cap or seal the bottom. This method avoids pausing prints to insert hardware, requires no epoxy or resin, and is inexpensive compared to other weighting methods.

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