The Archmage

• Subject: A classic fantasy archmage / elder wizard bust, sculpted with an ornate wide-brimmed wizard hat, an intricately detailed long flowing beard, Celtic/Norse-style knotwork vestments, and a wooden arcane staff.

• Base: Rests on a sculpted ornamental plinth featuring an eye motif bordered by baroque filigree.

• Primary Use: Display sculpture, miniature painting project, desk decor, or tabletop RPG centerpiece.

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Bring classic high-fantasy charm to your print bed with The Archmage. This display bust captures every fine detail of a timeless sorcerer—from the woven textures and braided patterns of his robes to the flowing waves of his beard and the grain of his staff.

Whether printed in high-resolution resin for miniature painting or scaled up on an FDM printer as a bookshelf display piece, this model provides deep shadows and crisp edges made for washes, dry-brushing, and speed paints.

Print Settings & Recommendations

• Resin (SLA / DLP):

  • Layer Height: 0.03 – 0.05 mm

  • Orientation: Tilt backward 30–45° for minimal scarring on the face and beard.

  • Hollowing: Recommended for large prints (add 2 drain holes on the hollowed bottom plate).

• FDM (FFF):

  • Layer Height: 0.12 – 0.16 mm (adaptive layer height recommended for the hat curve)

  • Supports: Tree/Organic supports under the brim of the hat and staff overhangs.

  • Infill: 10–15% (Gyroid)

  • Walls/Perimeters: 3

• License & Community: Free for personal use. If you print or paint this piece, please post your makes—seeing your painted versions is the best support!