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The user is struggling to 3D scan ice blocks using an Artec 3D scanner due to the wet and reflective nature of ice, which causes the scanner to struggle with geometry capture. Existing solutions like foot powder spray are ineffective as they quickly disappear due to condensation. The user needs a solution that allows for accurate scanning of cold, wet, and reflective objects, ideally with a thin, removable coating or improved scanner technology.
Hi everyone, I’m trying to 3D scan an **ice block before and after an experiment** using an **Artec 3D scanner**, and I’m running into problems. Because the ice is **wet and reflective**, the scanner struggles to capture geometry. I tried using **foot powder spray** to create a matte surface, but it **quickly disappears because water forms on the surface of the ice**. A few questions: * Has anyone here **successfully scanned ice or snow surfaces**? * Should I be using a **dedicated 3D scanning spray** instead? * Are there **temporary matte sprays that work on cold/wet surfaces**? * Would **cooling the environment or surface first** help reduce condensation enough to scan? The goal is to capture the **geometry of the ice block pre- and post-experiment**, so ideally the coating needs to be **thin and removable** so it doesn’t alter the surface much. Any advice or tricks from people who’ve scanned **ice, glass, or wet surfaces** would be really helpful. Thanks! https://preview.redd.it/9ku31v8lfupg1.jpg?width=3120&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cdc1bf7903c3ed9127877a92035e5feb916d0571