How to Design a Wooden Pastry Mold using 3D CAD Software
Wooden pastry molds are widely used to create beautifully shaped cookies, pastries, and traditional baked treats, combining functionality with decorative craftsmanship. Designing one in SelfCAD is an excellent way to practice creating detailed patterns, precise shapes, and food-safe mold designs for 3D printing or prototyping. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to design a wooden pastry mould step by step in SelfCAD, using a range of 3D modeling tools to create an attractive and functional design that can bring unique details to your baking projects
Follow along with the interactive tutorial at; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/668596i3e381f2ry1934k6p3e6d3k4f1r2s1
Once you launch the editor;
From the Drawing category on the toolbar choose 3D Sketch; From the tool panel choose arc 2, Set symmetry to true, Click on highlighted point to draw arc
Type in 20 value into the length measurement, Click on highlighted point to draw arc
Type in 30 value into the length measurement, Click on highlighted point to draw arc
Set symmetry to false, Click on highlighted point to draw arc
From the tool panel choose line, Click on highlighted point to draw edge
Click on highlighted point to draw edge
Click ‘x’ to close 3D Sketch panel
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set extrusion amount to 10.
Tick the checkmark to finalize extrusion
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set radius to 2, position y to 25
Tick the checkmark to finalize sphere
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose capsule; Set top radius to 1, top radius to 2, height to 10, position y to 25, position z to -5, rotation x to 90.
Tick the checkmark to finalize capsule
From the tools category on the toolbar choose copy offsets; Set operation to pivot, amount of copies to 12, Click copy button to create copies.
Click on mesh 5 to select
Click Boolean on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.
Tick the checkmark to finalize union
Click cube selection on the toolbar; Set units to percentage, top to 50
Tick the checkmark to finalize cube selection
Click move on the toolbar; Set y to 17 using highlighted gizmo
Click on highlighted region to deselect it
Click move on the toolbar; Set z to -15, y to 3
Click on mesh 1 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose union 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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