Reflection

I definitely found that Fusion 360 is not the optimal program for sculpting/3D-modeling like this, but unfortunately the learning curve to start 3D-modeling in some other program required more time than I had, so I just worked with Fusion/the sculpt environment to the best of my ability/limitations of the program. I learned that while 3D-printing is more tolerant of slight slopes outward than expected, ensuring adhesion to other supports is trickier and relies on flatter surfaces. Small supports are also fairly difficult to remove.

If I had more time, I would probably try to learn a different 3D-modeling software so that the overall process would be more streamlined. If I reprinted/remodeled, I would also make the guard flatter (if not completely flat) at the bottom so that it would adhere better to the supports and thus print nicer. Even so, I'm really happy with the final result so the clunky workflow still sufficed!

Many thanks to Professor Larson for her advice on configuring the printing options and cleaning the final product!