How to Design an Eyebrow Pencil Sharpening Tool using 3D CAD Software
Designing this tool requires careful attention to size, blade alignment, grip comfort, and durability. Using SelfCAD, a user-friendly 3D modeling software, designers can accurately create and refine a functional, customizable sharpening tool by applying precise measurements and shaping techniques. Through this process, creativity and technical design skills come together to produce a practical and efficient beauty accessory
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Once you launch the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 20, Bottom radius to 20, height to 200, horizontal segments to 50.
Click copy button to copy selected objects; Click scale on the toolbar; Set x to 30, z to 30.
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 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose capsule; Set top radius to 0, Bottom radius to 30, height to 200, horizontal segments to 50, position x to 28, position y to 95, rotation z to 10.
From the utilities category on the toolbar choose mirror; Set create copy to true, direction to left, offset to -14.14.
Click on mesh 8(1), 4 to select
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 8, mesh 8(1) to subtract.
the checkmark to finalize difference
From the generators category on the toolbar choose screw & nut generator; Set radius to 5, pitch to 1, rotations to 20, position x to 15, position y to 75, rotation z to 90
Click on mesh 4 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose screw 1 to subtract and set keepsubtractedobject to true
Click on mesh 4 to deselect
Click to activate polygon selection; Click on highlighted region to select it
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set extrusion amount to 1.
Click to activate face selection; Click on the gear icon to open advanced selection tools, Set loop selection to true
Click on highlighted face to select loop from the object
Click ‘x’ to close selection settings panel
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set extrusion amount to 3.
Click to activate edge selection; Click on the gear icon to open advanced selection tools, Set ring selection to true
Click on highlighted edge to select ring from the object, Set custom pattern to true
Click ‘x’ to close selection settings panel
Click scale on the toolbar; Set y to 13, z to 13.
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
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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