Creating Intricate Designs with SelfCAD's Twist Tool: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
The Twist tool in SelfCAD is a powerful deformation tool designed to impart a twisting or spiraling effect to selected parts of a 3D object. It allows users to rotate specific sections of their models around a defined axis, introducing dynamic and intricate details to enhance the overall design. You can create a flower vase in SelfCAD by using modeling tools like Twist tool to shape and design it.
In this tutorial, you'll learn to use the Twist tool to make a unique vase. You can check the interactive tutorial to learn how to do it. To begin, start by launching the software and open the workspace:
The next step is to start with a basic shape that will form the main body of the vase.On the toolbar, on the Generator category, select the Shape:
Adjust the parameters. Set the Fill Top to False, Number of Edges to 32, Height to 400, Bevel Offset to 3, Bevel Level to 10, Bevel Weight to 3:
Click on the check mark to finalize the shape:
On the Modify category, select the Add Thickness tool:
Click on the check mark to finalize adding the thickness. You notice that the thickness have been added:
Then go to the Deform category and select the Twist tool:
On the Twist tool coordinate, set the Y to 175:
On the Advanced Settings of the Twist tool, set the Origin layer to Middle:
Now set the Y axis to 170:
Twist the X axis by setting it to 10:
Twist the object again by setting the Z axis to 20:
Twist again by setting the Y axis to 170 again:
Click the X to close the panel:
Once you have twisted the object, you can click on the Color picker and select the White color:
The Flower vase is finally ready:
Remember to explore and experiment with different tools and features in SelfCAD to add your unique touch to the flower vase. This guide provides a basic outline, but you can customize your design based on your preferences and creative ideas. After designing your file, you can use the in-built online slicer of SelfCAD to slice your files and generate the G-code to send to your 3D printer. The video below shows how to slice your 3D models in SelfCAD.
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