http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php Shapeways: Bring your creativity to life in 3D http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68298&th=14159#msg_68298
The only caution I'd give about the FD and FUD is that they tend to be more fragile than WSF. This might not be a problem if these parts are just going to sit on a shelf, but it might create more risk of breakage if you plan on snapping parts on and off or in and out of hands frequently.

I always recommend my customers go with WSF and paint it.]]> Tresob 2013-05-18T15:42:16-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68282&th=14343#msg_68282
I came across this page while searching for a 3D printing companies, for the necklace I designed for myself. Then I saw, I could do way more in here rather than to print my necklace and go home.. I found it fascinating, all the possibilities this company offers.
I studied industrial design and architecture, but later on I moved to advertising, and so far I'm Creative Director in my own advertising agency here in Georgia (www.creative.ge). Advertising is my life, but industrial design was always something I felt passionate about.
I'm not skilled in 3D software but I have lots of contacts/friends who are eager to help me in this one.

I'm deeply excited to be part of Shapeways and looking forward to deliver more stuff in here.
My shop will be on soon, still trying to get Paypal account and make it work.
I'm new here, so If you have any ideas, advices, how I can be useful in cooperation, or how can I improve myself in this community you are more then welcome to contact me!

All the best from Georgia!

Yours,
Giorgi Popiashvili

gpopiashvili@creative.ge
www.cargocollective.com/popika]]> Giorgi 2013-05-18T09:58:39-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68281&th=14342#msg_68281
I came across this page while searching for a 3D printing companies, for the necklace I designed for myself. Then I saw, I could do way more in here rather than to print my necklace and go home.. I found it fascinating, all the possibilities this company offers.
I studied industrial design and architecture, but later on I moved to advertising, and so far I'm Creative Director in my own advertising agency here in Georgia (www.creative.ge). Advertising is my life, but industrial design was always something I felt passionate about.
I'm not skilled in 3D software but I have lots of contacts/friends who are eager to help me in this one.

I'm deeply excited to be part of Shapeways and looking forward to deliver more stuff in here.
My shop will be on soon, still trying to get Paypal account and make it work.
I'm new here, so If you have any ideas, advices, how I can be useful in cooperation, or how can I improve myself in this community you are more then welcome to contact me!

All the best from Georgia!

Yours,
Giorgi Popiashvili

gpopiashvili@creative.ge
www.cargocollective.com/popika]]> Giorgi 2013-05-18T09:57:07-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68245&th=14333#msg_68245 andrei_socivoi 2013-05-17T15:04:45-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68214&th=14312#msg_68214
I create model work in AutoDesk Maya 2012,I then export it out as an object file.
I'm also using Meshlab & Netfabb from the Shapeways site to prep the model for uploading/printing.

Regards

Gary]]> garyyatesvfx 2013-05-17T08:46:51-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68146&th=14312#msg_68146 Youknowwho4eva 2013-05-16T12:32:22-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68144&th=14312#msg_68144
Ive just uploaded a mixed up collection of Models.

I'm Gary and I'm a VFX Artist based in Manchester England.
I'm more than happy to help out with any 3D work.

From designing to getting your model ready for printing Via Shapeways.
I will be adding more models for printing in Future.

My Shop is the 1st building block towards getting my own animation studio up and running in the UK.

So any fellow 3d artists in the UK drop me a line.
]]> garyyatesvfx 2013-05-16T12:12:02-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68095&th=14291#msg_68095 Youknowwho4eva 2013-05-15T19:58:27-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68094&th=14291#msg_68094 phr0stbyte 2013-05-15T19:43:16-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68092&th=14291#msg_68092 feedback as possible about the material as possible.]]> Youknowwho4eva 2013-05-15T18:57:38-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68091&th=14291#msg_68091 ]]> phr0stbyte 2013-05-15T18:55:10-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68090&th=14291#msg_68090 Youknowwho4eva 2013-05-15T18:31:11-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=68089&th=14291#msg_68089 http://www.shapeways.com/model/1093946/birdcage-ring.html?li =productBox-search



I am a long time veteran of selling models on Turbosquid and the 3dStudio and hope to be just as successful here. Seeing your stuff in the real world definitely adds a new twist on things!]]> phr0stbyte 2013-05-15T18:10:02-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=67939&th=14243#msg_67939
http://www.shapeways.com/materials/material-options]]> AmLachDesigns 2013-05-14T11:06:06-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=67917&th=14243#msg_67917 Will_ranger 2013-05-13T21:16:42-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=67613&th=14164#msg_67613 mkroeker wrote on Tue, 07 May 2013 21:44

Youknowwho4eva wrote on Tue, 07 May 2013 15:12

Ah sweet! A pre-assembled Bird house.

Looks more like an "insect hotel" to me - those seem to be the latest craze at least in Germany.


It's actual a decorative piece to attach to your home and/or garden plants. you attach it with a rubber band to the trunk of a plant (with a straight(ish)stem).
I wonder if it would be possible to print it in Ceramic.]]> adminsmithee 2013-05-08T06:57:51-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=67612&th=14164#msg_67612 adminsmithee 2013-05-08T06:54:50-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=67599&th=14164#msg_67599 Youknowwho4eva wrote on Tue, 07 May 2013 15:12
Ah sweet! A pre-assembled Bird house.

Looks more like an "insect hotel" to me - those seem to be the latest craze at least in Germany.]]> mkroeker 2013-05-07T21:44:07-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=67587&th=14164#msg_67587 meetup in the area, or even check out the facility. I haven't even got to do that yet! (I'm in the US).]]> Youknowwho4eva 2013-05-07T15:12:54-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=67586&th=14164#msg_67586

1) What brings you to Shapeways?
I always wanted to get involved in 3D printing and since a descent 3D printer is out of reach for my Shapeways seams a perfect solution.
2) Where are you from?
I'm from the Netherlands, North Brabant. Close to Eindhoven.
3) What are your interests or hobbies that you plan on using Shapeways for?
I love to see my designs come to live. So i hope to make some money on the side that i can invest in my own projects
4) Your software (Don't have one? Look here for a list of known compatible software!)
I use Sketchup for most of my modelling and i use it daily for my work. but i know my way around 3dsMax. i also am very knowledgeable with the adobe suit
5) Your experience level
well let other people judge about that...

Here is my first Shapeways project]]> adminsmithee 2013-05-07T15:04:06-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=67585&th=14164#msg_67585 more about you!]]> Youknowwho4eva 2013-05-07T14:50:12-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=67584&th=14160#msg_67584 more!]]> Youknowwho4eva 2013-05-07T14:49:37-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=67583&th=14159#msg_67583 Youknowwho4eva 2013-05-07T14:48:50-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=67579&th=14080#msg_67579
You can change your measurement in Window -> Model info ->(popup) Units. ) you can save this as a default template so it opens always with these settings (and style options) by File->Save as template.

I'm not sure what you mean by algorithms. if you can explain what you want/need i'm happy to help you if i can.]]> adminsmithee 2013-05-07T11:40:45-00:00 http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=67578&th=14164#msg_67578 ]]> adminsmithee 2013-05-07T11:07:31-00:00