How to Design a Creative Pencil Stand using 3D CAD Software
Designing your own pencil stand is a great way to combine creativity with practical design skills. In this project, I’ll be using SelfCAD, an easy-to-use online 3D modeling program, to create a creative pencil stand from scratch. SelfCAD makes it simple to experiment with different shapes, patterns, and designs, all within your web browser. This article will walk through the steps of planning, modeling, and finishing the pencil stand, showing how digital tools can turn a simple idea into a unique 3D creation. By the end, you’ll see how fun and rewarding it can be to design something both useful and artistic using SelfCAD
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Once you’ve launched the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set height to 20, vertical segments to 50.
Tick the checkmark to finalize cylinder
Click copy button to copy selected objects; Click scale on the toolbar; Set x to 80, z to 80
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click on mesh 4 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 4(1) to subtract.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
From the deform category on the toolbar choose taper; Set x to -15, z to -15 using highlighted gizmo.
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 5, Bottom radius to 5, height to 150, horizontal segments to 6, position x to 5, position y to 5, position z to 35, rotation x to -5, rotation z to -20.
Tick the checkmark to finalize cylinder
From the tools category on the toolbar choose copy offsets; Set operation to pivot, amount of copies to 15, Click copy button to create copies.
Click ‘x’ to close copy offsets panel
From the edit menu on the top toolbar choose group
Click on difference 1 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose group 1 to subtract.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.
More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace
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