A few years ago, 3D printing sounded like science fiction. Today, there are thousands of beginner-friendly designs perfect ...

So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful? Justifying the purchase of a 3D ...

This beginner project will teach you the basics of combining different meshes and require you to play around with texturing your models. Other variations of this model include making a glass of wine, ...

Have you ever imagined turning your ideas into physical objects with just a few clicks? Thanks to tools like Tinkercad, what once seemed like science fiction is now an accessible reality for anyone ...

Build Volume: This is just the maximum size of the object you can print. A common size is around 220x220x250mm, which is plenty for most projects. Don’t feel like you need a giant printer; you can ...

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