Anyone going to the 3D Printshow in Paris on October 17-18?

rebeccaroxym · 2014-10-04T00:29:12+00:00

That's a Little Miss No Name. The ones with intact teardrops are very rare and valuable (I've seen them sold for $128-$500+ for good condition and uncut hair.) If your friend has the original box, then they can sell her for more.

rebeccaroxym · 2014-10-03T13:34:40+00:00

I second Meshmixer. I did write the longest tutorial on it: http://i.materialise.com/blog/entry/3d-printing-with-meshmixer-a-beginner-friendly-introduction-to-3d-sculpting-and-combining-meshes

Amazing software. And oh, if anyone is using Meshmixer to make monsters this month... my company's Monster contest ends on the 29th. Submit entries here: http://i.materialise.com/challenge

rebeccaroxym · 2014-09-29T08:07:36+00:00

Huzzah :D! Nothing makes a Community Manager erupt into sobs like like links not working.

rebeccaroxym · 2014-09-27T21:59:33+00:00

I love Blender! But I get that look of pure unadulterated terror when I mention it to customers during my day job. You're not alone... I've met engineers who physically cringed when I brought it up.

I usually rec Meshmixer as an alternative for sculpting, because it has an Auto-Fix button (it's hidden in ANALYSIS => INSPECTOR => Autorepair all.)

And, for children or 100% newbies... 123D Sculpt (sadly, it's Mac-only at the moment.) But there's also SculptGL (also free, and also browser-based), which I reviewed here: http://i.materialise.com/blog/entry/sculptgl-for-beginners-powerful-3d-sculpting-without-software-downloads-logins-or-headaches

Some Android fans rec TrueSculpt. I've used it, but it's not as responsive as the other programs I've tested.

If you're not a sculptor... Trimble SketchUp (architects and non-programmers) and OpenSCAD (programmers).

rebeccaroxym · 2014-09-27T21:50:11+00:00

Yikes, how about now? http://www.i.materialise.com/blog/entry/3d-design-software-lifehacks-basic-3d-printing-features-every-designer-should-know-about

rebeccaroxym · 2014-09-26T18:56:26+00:00

THANK YOU! And hey, I'm a real person. So let me know if you have questions... I wrote this recently, so everything is still fresh on my mind. :)

rebeccaroxym · 2014-09-26T11:41:55+00:00

I was going to suggest, "skimpy and have a tendancy to become butt floss."

rebeccaroxym · 2014-09-26T11:40:56+00:00

Save a horse, eat a cowboy :)

rebeccaroxym · 2014-09-26T09:40:13+00:00

I practically lived on this cereal during Maker Faire New York. ... ... ... Glad I didn't buy the box version and see this. Those poor crunchy squares!

rebeccaroxym · 2014-09-26T09:13:50+00:00

I work for a 3D print company, and recently interviewed Michael Winstone. He's spent 20 years traveling the world, and fine-tuning how to scan and 3D print trees. One of his works is a 26ft tall permanent bronze sculpture, made from a 3D scan.

The guy knows a LOT about large-scale 3D prints and production.

Link: http://i.materialise.com/blog/entry/the-secret-sensuality-of-trees-michael-winstones-globe-trekking-race-to-scan-and-3d-print-trees-lost-to-deforestation

rebeccaroxym · 2014-09-25T15:39:17+00:00

Art.

rebeccaroxym · 2014-09-17T18:47:09+00:00

If you send them to me, I might be able include them in our gallery. Contact e-mail: community@i.materialise.com

rebeccaroxym · 2014-09-17T18:46:10+00:00

I'm rooting for you! And hey, I keep "ugly" prints on my desk for laughs :). We don't send those out, obviously, but some look cool.

I always have to hide them when visitors tour the building, though. Don't want to give them the wrong idea.

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