Blender Design Basics for 3D Printing | Beginner Guide with Keychain Tutorial

Hey everyone! If you’re new to 3D printing and Blender, this video is for you. Today, I’m walking you through a beginner's guide to creating and printing a custom keychain in Blender 3D. We’ll cover everything from basic modeling to preparing it for 3D printing, and I’ll share some tips to help you get started. Whether you're experienced or just got your 3D printer, I hope you find this tutorial helpful.

Enjoy!

◈ TIMESTAMPS ◈
00:00 - Overview
01:12 - Part 1: Starting in Blender
02:31 - Part 1: Navigating
06:34 - Part 2: Setup and Keychain Tutorial
17:28 - Part 3: Recap and Blender Tips
17:46 - Tip #1: Set the Correct Units
18:00 - Tip #2: Thickness
18:16 - Tip #3: Check Geometry
18:23 - Floating or Loose Geometry
18:44 - Intersecting Geometry
19:17 - Identify Overhangs
19:35 - Ensure Geometry is Manifold and 3D Print Toolbox
20:35 - Tip #4: Recalculate Normals as Needed
20:58 - Tip #5: Apply Object Transforms
21:13 - Tip #6: Add Modifiers to Fine Tune Models
21:20 - Solidify Modifier
21:25 - Subdivision Surface Modifier
21:35 - Decimate Modifier
21:43 - Boolean Modifier
21:52 - Remesh Modifier
22:41 - Tip #7: Apply Modifiers
22:46 - Tip #8: Uncheck or Delete Hidden Objects
22:54 - Tip #9: Export as an .STL
23:07 - Wrap Up

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