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Scratch the Surface
Paint 3D & Texture: How to Add Textures to 3D Models

When designing in Paint 3D, textures can add realistic detail to a 3D model. Learn how to add texture to 3D models in Paint 3D!

by Jackson O'Connell
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3D Modeling for Printing: Best Practices

When 3D modeling for printing, your choices should account for the print process. Let's review some best practices!

by Holden Rice
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Minecraft Update Lets You Officially Export 3D Models

World-building gets a new meaning in the latest Minecraft update. Players can now export creations to Remix 3D - possibly 3D printing them.

by Matthew Mensley
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It’s All a Simulation
Tinkercad’s New Physics-Based Feature Is a Time-Killer’s Dream

From roller coasters to Galton boards, the Tinkercad Sim Lab is a sandbox full of possibility – educational and otherwise.

by Adam Kohut
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Particle Magic
Blender: Particle System – Simply Explained

Check out the most important settings and a step-by-step guide to creating magical effects with the Blender Particle System!

by Jaime Rios Velasco
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Blender Hair Tutorial: How to Make Hair in Blender

Modeling hair accurately can be difficult. Learn how to use the Blender 2.8 hair particle system, which makes creating hair a breeze!

by Amir M. Bohlooli
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Blender & Substance Painter: How to Use Them Together

Want to apply textures to create high-quality, photorealistic 3D models? Learn to integrate Blender and Substance Painter into your workflow!

by Cherie Tan
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The 10 Most Interesting Blender Text Effects

Blender is a powerful tool for creating a wide range of 3D designs, animations, and even text. Read on for some cool Blender text effects!

by Cherie Tan
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Prototype in VR
Gravity Sketch: All You Need to Know to Get Started

3D design in actual 3D? Follow our guide to get started with 3D modeling using Gravity Sketch in VR (and iPad)!

by Gabriel Boyd
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From Paper to Planes
Sketch to 3D: How to Convert a Sketch into a 3D Image/Model

A few methods to convert a sketch to 3D. Read on to learn how to digitize your sketches and develop 3D images and models from them!

by Jackson O'Connell
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How to Convert STL Files to G-code

STL is a common file format for 3D models. Most manufacturing systems, however, require G-code. Find out how to convert STL to G-code!

by Bill Porter
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Blender: Weight Paint – Simply Explained

Weight paint is essential to many aspects of the modeling workflow in Blender such as rigging, applying modifiers, and particle spreading, among other things. Explore this guide as we exlain Blender weight paint and show you how to use it!

by Jaime Rios Velasco
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3D Scanning, 3D Modeling & 3D Printing a Human Head

Ever heard about 3D scanning, 3D modeling and 3D printing? In this article, we will show you how to combine all three to make a 3D printed statue of a human head.

by Jaime Rios Velasco
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This AI Tool Creates 3D Models from Text Prompts in Seconds

Luma AI's text-to-3D model generative AI near instantly generates quad mesh 3D models, which are free to download in a variety of formats.

by Adam Kohut
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The Big Leagues
Cinema 4D vs Maya: The Main Differences

Cinema 4D and Maya are big names in professional animation software. Read on for a comparison of Cinema 4D vs. Maya!

by Lauren Fuentes
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The Best 3D Scanners for 3D Printing

With a 3D scanner for your 3D printer, you can reverse-engineer objects to your heart's content. Read on for the best scanners!

by Rahul Ramaswamy
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Even Potato Computers Can Run This New 3D Modeling Software

Browser-based 3D modeling software, Womp, is free during its alpha and has a beginner-friendly approach that leverages "pixel streaming" and SDF modeling.

by Adam Kohut
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The Best CAD Software for All Levels

Whether you're just starting out with CAD or you're a CAD pro, there's a top CAD software solution here. We've also included a few that are free to use!

by Matt Jani
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3D Baby Scan – How to 3D Scan Your Child

Many of us have photos from our days as a baby, but what if we could have something more than just a 2D photo for the next generation? Well now you can with a 3D baby scan.

by Jaime Rios Velasco
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Design for Perfection
How to Design Parts for SLA 3D Printing

Learn how to optimize your designs for SLA 3D printing, a not-so-simple 3D printing technology. In this guide, we present a number of tips that'll take you down the road to success!

by Brian Obudho
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