Photo-A-Day #4020

I received an AtmosFlare 3D Drawing Pen to try out and review. Opinions are 100% my own.

I tried out this 3D Drawing pen and found it very easy to use. You get everything that you need to start creating in 3 dimensions. The starter pack that I got contained the AtmosFlare pen plus both red and blue inks and several drawing tips as well as a AA battery to get you started.

To use you take a refill ink cartridge and unscrew the cap then screw on one of the drawing tips. Then you can put the ink cartridge into the pen easily. Next you start to squeeze the cartridge and that will push out the ink. Next click on the LED light which will cure the ink and make it solid. Draw however you’d like, even straight into the air. Swapping out cartridges is very simple. A starter package has an MSRP of $29.99 and is recommended for ages 14 and up. I’m pretty sure that someone who has more artistic talent than I do will be able to create some amazing stuff with the AtmosFlare 3D Drawing Pen.

Here are some tips on how to get more out of the AtmosFlare.

• Take your time: Make sure you’re not drawing faster than the ink can cure.
• Once your lines are drawn, go back over them to add texture and unique shapes.
• Create a “base” for your project by drawing on your surface before you start to cure it with the light.
• To practice using the pen, consider tracing line art, such as your favorite cartoon character or brand logo, before you start your project.
• Make sure the cartridge is securely in place by sliding the clip on the side into the locked position.
• When done using the pen, remove the cartridge and put the cartridge lid on to keep the ink from drying out…or spilling out!
• Larger sheets of plastic can be made by expressing ink on to a flat surface and hardening the ink with the light.
• To create textured surfaces, squeeze in onto the textured surface, shine the light on the ink to cure it, and them remove the hardened ink from the surface.
• For best results, draw on a surface that is not bright white.
• Create larger pieces by fusing smaller AtmosFlare creations together. Simply place small amounts of ink where the pieces join together and harden with the light.
• To fix broken areas, simply add more ink and harden!

Hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol removes the residue quickly.