| How to print 3d coins from an image [message #55127] Wed, 10 October 2012 09:26 UTC |
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Hello guys,
I'm not an expert of 3d printing and also I'haven't a good knowledge of 3d modelling.
As I work as an archaeologist I need to reproduce some small objects like ancient coins to make plastic replicas.
Can you explain to me how to do a 3d .stl model from an image in .jpg or .bmp (in black and white of course) ? Are there some freeware software to make this operation?
feel free to give me your advice!
Fede
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| Re: How to print 3d coins from an image [message #55149 is a reply to message #55140 ] Wed, 10 October 2012 17:14 UTC |
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Thanks for your support.
I did this operation on the online creator, but the result is very bad and I don't belive that it would be possible to print a 3d object from that .stl ...can you suggest me anothe solution to fix this problem?
Thank you very much!
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| Re: How to print 3d coins from an image [message #55152 is a reply to message #55127 ] Wed, 10 October 2012 19:04 UTC |
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Another way would be to use blender, it's been a while since I did it though, and I wouldn't say that I'd be able to create a properly scaled model myself. You may want to check out the Modeler Needed section to find someone that can help model your coins.
The Mad Moder
michael@shapeways.com
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| Re: How to print 3d coins from an image [message #55153 is a reply to message #55152 ] Wed, 10 October 2012 19:28 UTC |
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| Youknowwho4eva wrote on Wed, 10 October 2012 19:04 |
Another way would be to use blender, it's been a while since I did it though, and I wouldn't say that I'd be able to create a properly scaled model myself. You may want to check out the Modeler Needed section to find someone that can help model your coins.
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Thanks a lot, I'll follow your advice 
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