Getting Started With 3D Printing: Skills & Resources You Need
From an outsider’s perspective, getting started with 3D printing can seem difficult. But chances are, you already have the natural skills and resources to get started. And that’s good: 3D printing is growing in popularity because it allows individuals to create one-of-a-kind products in a short amount of time – without heavy production costs. Free 3D modeling software and online 3D printing services make it easy for anyone to get started. Here’s a list of the most important 3D printing resources & skills that will help you to learn the basics. (more…)
How to Design Jewelry With 3D Designing Software JWEEL
Want to learn to make your own 3D printed jewelry? You don’t have to be an expert to get started! There is a free 3D jewelry design software called JWEEL that lets you create your own designs! This easy-to-use and beginner friendly jewelry CAD program lets you create customizable pendants, rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc. And best of all: no prior experience with 3D jewelry software is required – it’s free and accessible for everyone. Once you finished your 3D design, you can order your pieces of jewelry in brass, bronze, silver, gold.
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4 Ways 3D Printing Drives the Maker Movement
The maker movement is a group of artists, engineers, tinkerers, entrepreneurs and anyone else interested in Do It Yourself (DIY) culture. 3D printing has become a key player in the movement by giving regular people the ability to take an idea and create it into a finished product. Whether you’re interested in selling your products or simply want to create something new, here’s how 3D printing is driving the maker movement. (more…)
A Beginner’s Guide to 3D Printing in Silver
Long valued as a precious metal, silver is the perfect material for creating 3D printed jewelry. Here is a beginner’s guide to make you a jewelry designer! (more…)
ARGAND Lamp by Quentin de Coster: Bridging the Pre-Tesla Era and 3D Printing
“The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine”, the real father of the electric age, Nikola Tesla, once said. July 10th marks the birthday of this greatest geek that ever lived, and people around the world are celebrating today as Nikola Tesla Day. Today’s featured design – the ARGAND lamp by Quentin de Coster – is an invention that bridges the pre-Tesla era and the latest revolutionary technology, 3D Printing. (more…)
10 Amazing Things You Can 3D Print Today
3D printing has come a long way from being a simple tool for prototyping in manufacturing to a game changer in industries like fashion, retail, architecture and many more. As the cost of 3D printing continues to decline the opportunities and technology continues to grow, giving rise to great innovation. We have gathered 10 projects in the 3D printing world that are sure to peak your interest. We bet you didn’t know you could 3D print: (more…)
Happy 4th of July! Get Your 3D Printed Statue of Liberty Today
Happy 4th of July! As this patriotic holiday falls on a Friday this year, many of you are probably already enjoying the beginning of Independence Day weekend. Besides going to see fireworks or having a barbeque with your family, did you know that 3D Printing can also be a good way to spend the 4th of July? (more…)
5 Trends Driving 3D Printed Jewelry Today
3D printing is a perfect fit for anyone pursuing making jewelry. Combine the creativity of a designer with a cheaper, faster way to produce one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry and the possibilities become limitless. 3D printing really shines in its capacity to customize the product to the user’s wants; resulting in better jewelry designed faster. Whether you want to create or shop, these are the 5 trends driving 3D printing today. (more…)
Happy Social Media Day! Post Your #3DPrintie on Social Media and Win a Voucher!
Todayis the 5th annual World Social Media Day. It’s been celebrated around the world since 2010 as a way to recognize the digital revolution happening right before our eyes. Each year, thousands of people organize meet-ups across the globe to participate in this international movement.
This year, i.materialise is taking part in this social media celebration for the very first time, and featuring the biggest phenomenon of today’s social media: the selfie. But of course, we didn’t forget to add some 3D Printing flavor. We’re excited to launch our “3DPrintie” campaign! (more…)
Connect Your i.materialise Shop with CreatorFoo, and Start Selling Your 3D Prints on Amazon!
We’ve heard a lot of 3D designers saying, “I want to increase sales of my 3D Printed designs, but listing my products on those big e-commerce sites is too troublesome. I wish I could only focus on designing!” Well, now you can solve this problem with just a few clicks. We’re proud to present CreatorFoo, our new API partner that connects your 3D Printed products with i.materialise and the world’s largest e-retailers, including Amazon. (more…)
