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Blender 3D Printing by Example

By : Vicky Somma
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Book Image

Blender 3D Printing by Example

5 (1)
By: Vicky Somma

Overview of this book

Blender is an open-source modeling and animation program popular in the 3D printing community. 3D printing brings along different considerations than animation and virtual reality. This book walks you through four projects to learn using Blender for 3D Printing, giving you information that you need to know to create high-quality 3D printed objects. The book starts with two jewelry projects-- a pendant of a silhouette and a bracelet with custom text. We then explore architectural modeling as you learn to makes a figurine from photos of a home. The final project, a human hand, illustrates how Blender can be used for organic models and how colors can be added to the design. You will learn modeling for 3D printing with the help of these projects. Whether you plan to print at-home or use a service bureau, you’ll start by understanding design requirements. The book begins with simple projects to get you started with 3D modeling basics and the tools available in Blender. As the book progresses, you’ll get exposed to more robust mesh modeling techniques, modifiers, and Blender shortcuts. By the time you reach your final project, you’ll be ready for organic modeling and learning how to add colors. In the final section, you’ll learn how to check for and correct common modeling issues to ensure the 3D printer can make your idea a reality!
Table of Contents (16 chapters)

Modeling fingernails and wrinkles 

Depending on the size and the detail of your print, you may want to add additional details such as fingernails and wrinkles. As with most things in this book, there are many options in Blender. If you were going to print this model in Full Color Sandstone from one of the 3D Printing Service Bureaus, one option is to add that detailing by coloring your model. Adding colors and UV maps will be covered in Chapter 14, Coloring Models with Materials and UV Maps. If you are using a single color printer, you would want to convey those details in the model itself. It is best to save modeling such details for last when you are satisfied with the rest of the work.

Using Inset and Extrude for fingernails

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