How to 3D Model a Hershey Kisses Chocolate Using Taper Tool
The Taper Tool in SelfCAD is a useful feature for modifying the shape of a 3D object by narrowing or widening one end while keeping the opposite end intact. This creates a cone-like or tapered effect, making it great for designing objects like Hershey kisses chocolate, funnels, lampshades, or decorative vases. We are looking at how you can use SelfCAD’s Taper tool to make the Hershey kisses chocolate. You can check out the interactive tutorial to learn how it was done.
Start by launching SelfCAD and open the workspace:
The next step is creating the foundation shape. Select Octahedron from the 3D Shapes category:
Set the Radius to 109 and the Segments to 9. Then tick the check mark to finalize the object:
The next step is modifying the shape. Select the Taper tool from the Deform category:
Use the highlighted gizmo to set X to -89, Z to -89:
Open the Advanced Settings and set the Origin layer to Top:
Set X to -84 and Z to -84 using the highlighted gizmo:
Then click “X” to close the transformation panel. Select the Bend Tool from the Deform category:
Set X to 20:
Click “X” to close the transformation panel:
Finalize the object by giving the object color:
The hershey kisses chocolate is finally ready.
The Taper Tool is important in 3D design because it provides a simple yet powerful way to modify the shape of objects, allowing for both practical and artistic designs. One of the key advantages of the Taper Tool is its efficiency. Instead of manually adjusting individual vertices or faces, the tool applies changes uniformly across the model. This saves time and ensures precise and symmetrical results, which is particularly important in product design and engineering projects. After creating your design, 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. Learn how SelfCAD slicer works in the video below.
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