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Equipment, Materials, and Cost
| Equipment and Materials | Preparation | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printer | NA | 1100.00 |
| Polylactic acid filaments | NA | 18.89 |
| Velcro strip | Cut 2 × 10-in. long and 75-in. wide | 6.00 |
| Adhesive foam (Frost King) | Cut 12-in. long and 75-in. wide | 4.00 |
| Transparency film (100/pack) | 3 Holes punched 4 in. apart on wide side of film | 39.00 |
| Hole punch | NA | 50.00 |
Total cost for 200 frames, $1462.45; cost per frame, $7.30.
Abbreviations: 3D, 3-dimensional; NA, not applicable.
