3D Printing from Zero to Hero in Blender 2.9x - 3D Design
What you'll learn
- Create unique 3D models for 3D Printing in Blender
- Turn your ideas into something real by having them 3D printed
- Create 3D models fast and efficiently inside the free software Blender
- Export your 3D models to Shapeways for 3D printing.
Requirements
- A basic understanding of computers
- Download and install the free software Blender
Description
Do you want to learn how to create 3D models for 3D printing in Blender? Do you want to design and 3D model your own unique projects inside this amazing Free software?
By the end of this course you will be able to use the methods and techniques demonstrated in this course to design, model and export your own unique 3D models for 3D printing.
The course is designed for practical learning and will walk you step by step through the process of creating 3D models for and exporting them for 3D printing. When you complete this course you will be able to use Blender as the complete design and creation package. With the latest release of Blender there has never been a better time to get your creativity flowing.
The Course Includes:
3D Modelling in Blender
Using the 3D print add-on to test and fix issues
Exporting STL files
Printing on a Prusa 3D printer
Uploading to the Shapeways Print Service
3D reconstruction, photo scanning & Printing
Blender is an amazing program that enables your creative side while constantly challenging you to improve. By simply following this course you will be learning the basics of Blender and after completing these models you will be capable of modelling anything, from 3D printed gifts, assets for games and models for animation.
The lessons are taught with practical examples and aimed at completing each section before moving forward.. Learning Blender doesn't need to be difficult and you should enjoy the journey as you create some amazing 3D models. This 3D printing course will take you step by step through each critical stage and help you develop your skills along the way.
Learn how to design in this amazingly powerful 3D production suite and start designing architectural 3D models, design for 3D games, design unique 3D assets, design for 3D printed objects, or create amazing art work.
This introduction to 3D printing course is designed to provide students with the necessary skill set required to model their designs in a free 3D program and export to a 3D print service. This course will guide the student step by step through every process involved in bringing their idea or drawing into the physical form. 3D printing is changing the way we design and buy our products. Unleash your creative side with this incredible process and stay ahead of the curve by seeing your products quickly without the huge investment.
The course includes a simple model of a smart phone to help with the design stage of the mobile phone stand. This course is structured so students gain an understanding of the processes involved early on and by the end should be competent to begin their very own creations.
Learn the basic concepts, discover the amazing tools and efficient processes to design 3D models in the free software Blender. This course is a practical approach and will allow you to develop the skills of 3D modelling while also seeing the result of our progress in real time. Learn the process of manipulating Blender to get the results you require and solve any tasks quickly and easily. The course takes you step by step through the process of modelling, checking for flaws, and exporting for 3D printing.
Unleash your Creative side
Open Blender and be amazed at the possibilities. Discover a new world of creativity. Blender is free, and constantly improving to deliver industry standard tools. It has a strong online community just waiting to be discovered.
More industries than ever are starting to use Blender with more and more small production houses releasing work created using this amazing and user focused software. This will increase greatly over
So jump in and start creating today!
Who this course is for:
- Students who want to learn a free design package for their own professional use
- Anyone who wants to start 3D printing
- Students of Design
- 3D print hobbyist
Course content
- Preview01:42
- Preview00:37
- Preview04:41
- 2 questionsIntroduction Quiz 1
- 04:133D Navigation in Blender
- 03:21Introduction to the 3D View Part 1
- 05:36Introduction to the Tool Shelf Part 2
- 05:44Introduction to the 3D View Part 3
- 04:50Introduction to the Tool Shelf Part 1
- 05:45Introduction to the Tool Shelf Part 2
- 06:59Introduction to the Tool Shelf Part 3
- 06:44Introduction to Collections to Organise the Scene in Blender
- 05:17Introduction to the 3D Cursor and it’s many uses
- 06:38Introduction to Snapping and how to place objects accurately
- 04:38Face Orientation & the Direction of Normals
- 03:16Setting Up the Unit Scale in Blender
- 8 questionsEnd of Section
Instructor
Thomas is a designer living in Ireland. He has a passion for 3D modelling and animation and using Blenders powerful software allows his imagination come to life like never before.
Over the past 12 years he’s worked on various 3D Modelling programs designing for production. Having discovered Blender a number of years ago and realized its amazing potential for creating, the future has no limits.