How to 3D Model a Glass Bottle Using SelfCAD
SelfCAD provides a variety of tools that you can use to create a realistic glass 3D model. From basic shape creation to advanced texturing and rendering, SelfCAD has everything you need to make lifelike glass objects. Its tools let you start with basic shapes and refine them into detailed glass objects, regardless it is a simple drinking glass or a complex architectural piece.
The Material editor in SelfCAD is great for creating realistic glass textures. You can adjust transparency, reflectivity, and refraction settings to replicate the look of real glass. By fine-tuning these settings, you can create various types of glass, from clear and polished to frosted or colored. In this section, we are looking at how you can design a glass bottle using the various tools in SelfCAD. You can check out the interactive tutorial to learn how to do it easily.
The first step is to launch SelfCAD and open the workspace:
Start by creating the basic shape using the Shape Generator from the 3D Shapes:
Set the Fill Top to false, and other parameters as follows:
Click the + button to add segments. Then set Top Radius to 40, Fill Bottom to False, Height to 120, Bevel Offset to 1, and Bevel Level to 4:
Click again on the + button to add another segment:
Set the parameters again as follows. Height to 35 and Bevel Offset to 0:
Set the parameters as shown to create the neck of the bottle:
The next step is creating the mouth of the bottle. Click the + button to add another segment. Set the Height to 15 and the Bevel Offset to 0.3:
Click on the + button to add another segment to finalize the mouth of the bottle. Set the parameters as shown below:
Tick the check mark to finalize the shape generator, and there you go, the basic shape is now ready:
On the right side panel, activate the Edge Selection and click on the gear icon to open the Edge Selection settings. Set the Loop Selection to true and use it to select the edges of the object as shown below:
From the toolbar, on the Modify category, select Fillet:
Set the Fillet Intensity to 39 and Level to 10 then tick the check mark to finalize Fillet:
Select Add Thickness and set the Mirrored Thickness to True. Then tick the check mark to finalize Add Thickness:
The next step is to make the object smoother. Select the Round Object tool from the Modify category. Tick the check mark to finalize Round Object:
Set the mode to Solid + Wireframe. The next is creating the cap. Select Shape Generator, set the parameters as shown below, and set Position Y to 624:
Tick the check mark to finalize the Shape Generator. Activate the Edge Selection and click on the gear icon to open more settings. Set the Loop Selection to true, then select the highlighted edges as shown below:
From the Modify category, select the Fillet Tool and set the Intensity to 1 and Level to 1. Then tick the check mark to finalize Fillet:
Give the cap a Brown color by selecting the brown button from the Color Picker:
Select the bottle itself and give it a Green Color from the Color Picker:
Set the mode back to Solid, and there you go, you have completed creating the bottle in SelfCAD:
You can then continue modifying the bottle as you wish using the various available SelfCAD tools. Compared to other 3D design software, SelfCAD is a budget-friendly option that still offers a lot of features. Many professional programs are very expensive, which can be a problem for hobbyists or small business owners. SelfCAD has various pricing plans, including a free version with basic features and affordable subscriptions for more advanced tools. All these tools can be used to create not only glass bottle designs but every design you can imagine and want to try. After 3D designing, you can use the in-built online slicer of the software to slice your files and generate the G-code to send to your 3D printer. Learn how to slice files in the video below.
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