Filament Colorizer

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This is Threaded Filament Dust Filter - Replicator 1,2 & 2X by ppyromann with instructions to make a filament colorizer.\n\nInstructions:\nPrint the filter and place it in a sponge - I used a wedge-shaped makeup sponge as that's what I had handy. Fill it up with alcohol-based ink which you can purchase from Dick Blick at http://www.dickblick.com/products/spectrum-noir-marker-ink-refills/. Alternatively, create your own colors by mixing red, blue, and yellow inks together with black to produce various shades.\nTo assemble the filter, insert the filament and sponge into it without securing the parts. Fill it up with ink and then screw everything together tightly. You might need to ream out the barrel slightly as the initial hole size can cause ink to drip off the filament - widening the space will ensure ink remains attached to the material.\nThe original print file was not modified from ppyromann's work. Pppyromann is credited for the design of this dust filter and its effectiveness. Meanwhile, I developed the idea to use alcohol-based ink, drawing inspiration from existing Sharpie-based colorizers that utilized similar techniques.