How Can Tutoring Help You Print Beautiful 3D Designs With Confidence?
Everywhere you turn - from high-end furniture shops to more affordable décor stores - 3D printed designs seem to be taking over, in everything from cute bear shapes to futuristic artworks, furniture and frames. The fact is that today, 3D printing is NO LONGER THE EXCLUSIVE REALM of a handful of designers. Rather, with home 3D printers costing as little as £160, it is possible for even beginners to create beautiful gifts and designer pieces for their own home, for next to nothing. If you have been curious about the world of 3D, private tutoring is a great way to select the right machine, learn how to convert 2D into 3D designs, and begin bringing YOUR MOST UNIQUE DESIGNS to real, three-dimensional life.
Choosing The Right Machine
A tutor SPECIALISING IN 3D ART will probably have a machine of his/her own. It is a great idea to play around a bit with your tutor's machine before making a purchase, and your tutor will be giving you invaluable insight on the pluses and minuses of different models. Run a few suggestions by them and see if they can recommend a reasonably priced, environmentally friendly, easy-to-use machine. Some of the best-reviewed machines for BRINGING 3D DESIGNS TO LIFE include the Vincci Mini Wireless (which uses filaments derived from cornstarch - a very environmentally friendly material indeed), the Collido (which is simple to use, even for beginners), and the Up Mini 2 (ideal for children because it has en enclosed frame and is made with sustainable materials).
Learning To Convert 2D To 3D Designs
Your first lesson with your tutor will probably involve converting 2D to 3D designs. Create a file with a few potential designs you think you'd like to print with your tutor. The first thing they will do is teach you how to convert your image into the required 'SVG' format using a site like Convertio. Next, you will have to create an account on Tinkercad to import your SVG file and scale it to size. On Tinkercad, you can change the width of your design, stick it onto another layer, and change colours and other small details. Your tutor will be of great help in teaching you how to scale and move designs, add layers and crop your design. Once your design is set, you will need to export it as an STL file, and then place it into your machine's software - where you can see exactly the size your design will print out on, scaling it up or down so it fits into your machine.
3D printing is simple, but it does have specific steps that you can learn quickly and seamlessly with the help of a tutor. From experimenting with different machine types to working out which 2D designs will look best in 3D, a seasoned tutor can make the process quicker and cheaper, by suggesting various solutions to common problems. Before your first class, select a few 2D designs that tickle your fancy, and think of the way in which you intend to use and DISPLAY YOUR WORKS OF ART.