any tips for hiding where you have pla welded prints

[frail oxide]

Hi I’m relatively new to making props and was wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks for hiding where you’ve welded two prints together?

[old bison]

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[frail oxide]

Also sorry if I should have asked somewhere else I’m new to this discord

[pastel siren]

Depends on how you have welded, I normally weld on the inside of the prop then leave the top surface alone so no weld and then just use some wood filler or spot putty on the join. This makes it easier to cover with no visible join line. If you have welded on the top surface you can sand it smooth and use wood filler.

This was in 4 pieces and joined using the method above, and is still together now over a year later.

https://youtu.be/W_UHmlmQpuw?si=PP5laesq6nP43WXT

This video goes through how to weld parts together.

[night kraken]

I've done like @pastel siren says, try to weld on jsut the inside, but if both sides are welded, try to sand the weld smoother, then use wood filler or bondo or something to cover the area and sand it smooth. Might take multiple rounds of filler and sanding.