HueForge calculates the precise thickness and blending needed to produce the correct color gradients and ensure everything blends seamlessly to form a detailed image. The result is a 3D printed object that looks far more complex and refined than its 2D counterpart, without needing to melt and mix filament (and requiring a setup that can do this More @Wikipedia
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