3D Modeling a Simple Stand Mixer in SelfCAD

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, students will learn how to design a simple low-poly stand mixer using SelfCAD. SelfCAD is easy to use, allowing students to get started quickly without requiring much time. This hands-on project is ideal for introducing key design concepts, including creating and manipulating basic shapes, scaling, moving, and combining objects. By building a recognizable household item, students stay engaged while developing spatial awareness and problem-solving skills. The low-poly style keeps the design process manageable for beginners while still offering a satisfying final result. Additionally, this activity fosters creativity, enhances digital design literacy, and builds confidence for more complex modeling tasks in the future. To learn how to design the stand mixer, check out the interactive tutorial.

In summary, start by launching the software and opening the workspace:

On the Drawing category, select the 3D Sketch:

Set snap to Grid Vertices on the Precision Settings then click on the point to start drawing:

Click the points and draw the drawing shown below:

Select the Arc 2 and draw the arc:

Select the Fill Polygon from the Tools category:

Finalize Fill Polygon and then select Add Thickness in the Modify category. Set the Thickness amount to 15 and tick the check mark to finalize the thickness:

Select the Shape generator from the Generators. Set the parameters of the Shape as shown below:

Set the position of the shape generator as shown below:

Tick the check mark to finalize the shape. The next step is scaling the shape generator. Select the Scale tool and scale Z by setting it to 120:

Select the Mirror tool found in the Utilities category. Set the direction to Left/Right and tick the Create a Copy check box. Set the Offset to 53:

Select the Capsule from the 3D Shapes and set the parameters as shown below:

Select the Cylinder from the 3D Shapes. Set the parameters and the position of the cylinder as follows:

Then tick the check mark to finalize the cylinder. Select the Cube and set the parameters of the as shown below:

Then tick the check mark to finalize the cube. Select the cube and set the parameters as shown and position it on top:

Tick the check mark to finalize the cylinder. Select the Cube and the cylinder (mesh_28 and mesh_38). Click on the Stitch and Scoop and use Union to combine them together:

Tick the check mark to finalize union. Select the cylinder from the 3D Shapes and set the parameters as shown and tick the check mark to finalize it:

From the generators, select the Spiral and set the parameters as shown below:

Set the position and rotation as follows:

Select the Shape generators from the generators and set the parameters as shown:

From the Modify category select Add Thickness and set the Mirrored Thickness to true. Tick the check mark to finalize the thickness:

Tick the check mark to finalize the thickness:

Finally, the stand mixer is now ready using the various 3D Shapes and tools in SelfCAD:

After you finish your design, SelfCAD's built-in slicer helps you get your model ready for 3D printing. This is especially helpful if you want to turn your low poly stand mixer into a real object. The video below shows how to slice files and generate the G-code to send to your 3D printer.

---

Enjoy powerful modeling, rendering, and 3D printing tools without the steep learning curve.

Need to learn 3D modeling? Get started with interactive tutorials.