Guide to 3D Design & Printing
3D printing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. Our 3D Printer and software applications available in the Spark! Digital Media Lab can be used to learn the basics of 3D design and printing.
In the Lab
Equipment
- 1 Dremel 3D Printer
- PLA & ECO-ABS filament
Software
- Blender: a 3D computer graphics software toolset
- Tinkercad: a web-based 3D modeling program, known for its ease of use
The lab is outfitted with 4 Mac and 4 PC desktops. Most software is available on all desktops.
At the Library
Browse these call numbers: 338.04, 621.988, 745.5928
Keywords for catalog searches: 3D Design, 3D Printing, Three-dimensional printing
Online Resources We Recommend
- 3D Printing Introduction
- All That 3D Tutorials
- "Get Started" with Blender
- I.Materialise Tutorials
- Sculpteo Tutorials
- ShapeWays Modeling for 3D Printing
- Blender Guru YouTube Channel
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Come in for a Spark! Media Lab Orientation
Find more about our open hours, services and programs by browsing our website or calling the Central Library: 818-238-5580.
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This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.