Blender for 3D Printing - Design a Pet Product (203)

🌟 Create 3D Print Products with Blender (2023) 🌟

What You'll Learn 🚀

In this intermediate course, we're embarking on a journey to design an original pet product inspired by our four-legged friends. Jayson Wall will guide you through the process of approaching a product design from scratch using Blender, a powerful tool for 3D modeling and printing. You'll get hands-on experience with:

• Sketching Ideas: Start with pencil and paper to brainstorm your pet product concept.
• Using Reference Images: Learn how to use images as a reference to bring your design to life.
• Exploring Blender's Bolt Factory: Get acquainted with Blender's features that allow for intricate designs and assemblies.
• Rapid Prototyping Techniques: Prototype your designs efficiently and effectively within Blender.

THIS IS AN INTERMEDIATE COURSE: 🛠️ This course is designed for learners who already have a grasp of the basics in Blender. If you're new to Blender, we recommend completing "Blender for 3D Printing - Beginner Basics & Effects (101)" on Udemy first as a pre-requisite.

What to Expect 📅

• Watch Time: You'll spend approximately 3 hours watching the course content.
• Design Estimate: Be prepared to invest around 6 hours in designing your product.
• Product Design Planning: Learn how to plan and execute your design efficiently.
• Reference Image Workflows: Understand how to effectively use reference images to guide your design process.
• Intro to Blender's Bolt Factory: Get a hands-on introduction to one of Blender's most powerful tools for creating complex assemblies.
• Rapid Prototyping Techniques: Learn techniques to rapidly iterate on your design within Blender.

Course Curriculum: 📚

[EARLY ACCESS COURSE] - Get a head start on your pet product design!

1. Pre-Production Workflow

   • Project Overview & Multiple Drafts Workflow
   • Sketch Out Your Ideas (Paper or Grease Pencil)
   • Gather Photos for Reference
   • Measure Reference Objects
   • Design Poop Roll & Leash Objects

2. Design Your Product Shape

   • Add Photos to Inspire Your Design
   • Blocking the Dog Head, Jaw, and Ears
   • Blocking the Neck with Modifiers (+ Advanced)
   • Create a Mouth Hole for Thumb Access

3. Leash Clips & Screw-On Base

   • Add Leash Clips to Your Design
   • Create a Bolt Collar and Neck Nut
   • Fix the Collar with 3DP Toolbox & Booleans (+ Advanced)

4. Design Adjustments

   • Cut the Poop Roll Hole Precisely
   • Add a Poop Loop and Roll Spikes
   • Check Your Mesh for Overhangs
   • Optionally, Add Text to Personalize

5. Add Sculpting Details

   • Prep Your Model for Sculpting
   • Sculpt the Broad Shapes (+ Advanced)
   • Sculpt the Medium Details (+ Advanced)

6. Prep for 3D Printing

   • Export Your Design for 3D Printing
   • Slice Prototype for 3D Printing
   • Final 3D Print and View a Timelapse of the Process
   • Outro and Next Steps

We can't wait to see the innovative pet products you'll create with Blender! Dive into this intermediate course and elevate your design skills to the next level. 🐾🖨️