Tutorial: How to Paint a Gray Resin Scale Model
Guido Mandorf is a German designer that makes wonderful scale models of trams. He designs them in SketchUp, mostly prints them in Gray Resin and always finishes them with a beautiful paint job. If you ever wondered how he gets such nice results, Guido was so kind to describe his workflow and the tools and paints he uses in an illustrated tutorial.
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Tutorial: 3D Printing With Blender
Struggling to make your Blender model 3D printable? Then we’ve got good news for you: we have just the tutorial video you’ve been searching for! In 10 minutes, CG Masters’s Blender expert Chris Plush will show you the essential tips and tricks to prep your files for 3D printing. This is your essential Blender toolbox to get stunning prints!
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3D Builder Tutorial: How to Create Models for 3D Printing
In this tutorial you will learn how to use Microsoft’s beginner-friendly 3D modeling app 3D Builder for creating your first 3D models and professional 3D prints. This how-to article includes a tutorial video as well as a text version.
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3D Printing with SketchUp: 10 Tips and Tricks
SketchUp is one of the most popular 3D modeling & design programs for 3D printing, as we found out from our analysis. However, preparing a SketchUp model for 3D printing can be a little tricky. That’s why we put together a list of 10 simple yet effective tips and tricks to make your SketchUp design 3D printable.
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3D Printing With Rhino: Preparing Your Rhinoceros 3D Model for 3D Printing
Rhinoceros, or short Rhino, is a powerful and versatile modeling software for creating 3D designs. When you’re looking to 3D print your Rhino model, some points are very important to keep in mind: it needs to be watertight, exported correctly, and have the right wall thicknesses. While this might sound complicated, Kyle Houchens, an expert at preparing a Rhino 3D model for 3D printing, will show you how it’s done. In this step-by-step video tutorial, he will show you what kind of models are perfect for 3D printing and how you can identify and fix common mistakes.
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3D Printing with Cinema 4D: A Tutorial with 10 Essential Tips and Tricks
In this Cinema 4D 3D printing tutorial you will learn how to transform your Cinema 4D models into real, physical, 3D printed objects. We will take a look at 10 essential tips and tricks to create clean, smooth, watertight, high-quality models that are ready for 3D printing.
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How to Get Started with 3D Modeling: An Interview with 3D Modeling Expert Jonathan Williamson
Are you thinking of learning 3D modeling? Wondering whether it’s a good idea? Or how long it will take you before you can make your first 3D model? And what you should do when you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to do next? We talked to Jonathan Williamson from CG Cookie, one of the leading digital art education sites, about the challenges and rewards of the trade and his insider tips for someone who is totally new to the world of 3D.
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Tutorial: 3D Printing With Onshape
Onshape is currently making a buzz: it is the first and only complete cloud 3D CAD system that lets everyone on a design team simultaneously work together, using a web browser, phone or tablet. In this video and text tutorial, we will show you how to use this powerful app to create stunning 3D prints.
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OpenSCAD Tutorial & Cheat Sheet: Getting Started With a Free CAD Software
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use OpenSCAD and how to create your first model for 3D printing with this powerful, free CAD program. Four OpenSCAD tutorial videos and a cheat sheet that summarizes all important commands will make your start with OpenSCAD as easy as possible.
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How to Make Money with 3D Printing: 5 Easy Tips That Will Boost Your Sales and Won’t Cost a Dime!
Got a great 3D printed product? Then why not start selling it and making money from 3D printing? In this tutorial, we aim to help designers, makers, and entrepreneurs get their products online, learn how to present their prints properly, and build their own brand. Let’s take a look at the 5 best tips for making money with a 3D printer!
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