Liquid Materials

Sources:

http://www.additivefashion.com/3d-printing-basics-materials/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fused_deposition_modeling

http://3dprintingindustry.com/3d-printing-basics-free-beginners-guide/

 

SLA uses a similar idea to SLS, but with liquids instead of powders.

 

The end result can even have a translucent or clear finish.  SLA allows for more detail and precision than SLS.  SLA has been especially embraced by the jewelry manufacturers for making wax casts for delicate, finely detailed jewelry.  Iris Van Herpen Paris Haute Couture in the summer of 2012 “Hybrid Holism” featured a beautiful honey-colored dress created with the use of SLA.