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\nI obviously love wearing jewelry (and 3D printed crowns, naturally) from our marketplace, but I want to start making my own!<\/em><\/p>\n

Being surrounded by brilliant people at Shapeways every day \u2014 and seeing the incredible designs available in our marketplace \u2014 it\u2019s impossible not to catch the design bug. That being said, I fall into the segment of the population that\u2019s super excited about 3D printing, but simultaneously intimidated by the world of 3D modeling. Since we\u2019re starting a new year (and there\u2019s no way I\u2019d ever resolve to eat less), I\u2019ve added 3D modeling to my list of \u201cwanna learn\u201d resolutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Like most people, I\u2019ve always been better at sticking with things when I\u2019m publicaly held accountable. So, Out of Shape<\/em> will be the column where I document the joys and struggles of my 3D design journey. This is the place where I get to share my weird, wonderful attempts to learn the world of 3D modeling while also trying to inspire others who find themselves in my shoes to do the same (but only after they give me back my shoes).<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll be using the tools and tutorials<\/a> available on Shapeways so that I can attempt this self-taught thing as much as possible. But, if I really, really, reaaaally need help, I\u2019ll tap my colleagues, Community Manager Andrew and Design Evangelist Lauren Slowik. My hunch is that once I get started, it\u2019ll be a pretty manageable effort. The problem is that I\u2019m definitely overthinking where to start. I\u2019m overwhelmed by the possibilities: Do I want to create a cute little figurine for my desk? Should it be a series of personified feelings? Is hungry a feeling? Or maybe, do I want to design a jewelry line? Deep breath. Okay.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m going to start by just opening up some free applications like Tinkercad<\/a>, Meshmixer<\/a>, and 123D Catch<\/a>, and start futzing around, getting familiar with the tools, and drawing some basic shapes. That being said, I\u2019m gonna make sure these are the most awesome shapes ever.<\/p>\n

Is this post a bit of an excuse to delay diving in? Yep! But it worked, didn\u2019t it? So\u2026 anyone have any advice for a newbie venturing into the world of 3D printing? Or any tips on whistling with fingers? I need all the help I can get!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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