3D Print Small Objects with Photoshop
22mIntermediate2015-11-19
Authors
Steve Caplin
Author, Freelance Photoshop Artist
Course details
Missing a knob, button, or drawer pull, or a piece from your favorite game? Learn how to reproduce missing pieces for 3D printing with Photoshop. Steve Caplin walks through two sample projects covering the major steps: producing the outline of the piece with a photograph or existing copy, extruding it in 3D space, and preparing it for print. Using an at-home 3D printer or a 3D printing service like Shapeways, you can reproduce a variety of buttons, game pieces, knobs, keys, and other small parts.
Skills covered
3D PrintingImage EditingPhotoshopProjectPhotographyAdobeProduct and Manufacturing
Concepts
Introduction
- Welcome
Printing a Replacement Chess Piece
- Drawing the outline
- Extruding the outline to a 3D object
- Preparing for 3D printing - The chess piece and the final result
Printing a Replacement Key Button
- Tracing the outline of the key button
- Extruding the outline to a 3D object
- Adding a base
- Preparing for 3D printing - The key button and the final result
Conclusion
- Next steps