I found this video as a total 3D printing novice merely looking to see if editing STLs in Blender works at all, and I'm greeted with solutions to a whole host of problems. Absolutely bookmarking this one for later, cheers man.
Thanks so much 😁 I have a couple of other videos you might find helpful too: Modifying STL in Blender: th-cam.com/video/dneiDiTrZjQ/w-d-xo.html How to setup and use a rigify rig: th-cam.com/video/S6meR1PsZJ0/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for posting these tutorials. I’m just starting to learn Blender to modify STLs for custom prints and your videos are very helpful and informative.
Hopefully everything will have a little hint or tip that helps even people that are more experienced. Like it took me forever to discover that 3D Builder was so good at checkong/fixing files.
Honestly Artisan, your tutorials have been incredibly informative and helpful. I've only recently gotten into 3d modelling and would have been completely lost if not for your videos. Even the videos about simple things such as how you organise your settings and useful tools have been invaluable to me on. Thank you for taking the time to put these videos together and help out new creators!
Thanks for taking the time to watch. I'm really glad they've been helpful and I hope they continue to be as invaluable. As I say in the videos, if anything comes up you're curious about as you're learning the program do feel free to put it in the comments and I can look at making a video on if.
@@ArtisansofVaul I know it is going to sound silly but I am currently having issues with figuring out how to set up cables and pipes on models. I've been primarily working on remixes of Imperium models and have been struggling with designing and lining up pipes and cables. I know I need to use paths/curves and modify tools but for the life of me I cannot seem to get them to work.
@@TheFrostysky Not silly at all. The video no Monday is going to be on engraving gothic text on designs but I'll put these down as the next two videos after that (they are best looked at in different ways to make things easier), so Friday and the next Monday.
Oh it's the best thing! With Hard Ops it means you can do somethings SO quickly and easily. Check out my video on doing radial arrays as jt shows how fast that is with Hard Ops. I'll do some videos focusing on them in the future as there is so much to them.
@WarbearPrime Let's just say if you have STL miniatures it's going to allow you to have a lot more variation on the files you have with very little effort 😉 The video is already up on the Patreon if your desperate and have $3 spare but till Friday is not exactly the longest wait.
@@ArtisansofVaul I would do the patreon thing, but I am disabled, and can't afford it, so I will just sit here with worms in my mouth. You know, with baited breath...
New to 3d printing and blender just wondering when you want to edit something when adding the extra stuff you have made to a pre built model how do U get them to mesh all together
So if you want to do it correctly you need to have the individual parts and then use a boolean in most instances (though there are some other tricks as well). This video may help you a bit but its a bit more advanced: th-cam.com/video/dneiDiTrZjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vkGumJAT7F8Snenv
Your videos are very helpful! Question: What is the maximum stl file you can import into Blender? How do you compress an stl file in Blender? Thank you!
I'm not sure I've ever really tested the maximum size STL. I would imagine (and this really is a guess) that it will be more likely to depend on the power of the computer you're using as the importing can take some time/work. I have had to leave my computer for a few minutes and go get a drink while I've been waiting for some to import. By compress if you mean simplify you can generally do it with the decimate modifier.
What's the best way to add geometry or vertices or ngons (im not sure what the thing is called) if I wanted to stretch push and pull in certain areas to deform them using proportional editing? Like say if I wanted to make certain protrusions more bulbous but on a very flat surface that doesn't have very many manipulatable dots?
Lots of options but it depends on the mesh. You could subdivide that area, use a subdivision surface modifier (this will try to subdivide everything though so could cause issues), remesh the object or use a sculpting tool to do it. Sorry I can't be more specific but there's lots of options depending on what the object is like.
Great question. I'm actually looking at making a follow up to this to cover details like that, probably focusing on hard surface shapes. Have you got any add ons for Blender at this point?
@@ArtisansofVaul I got Meshmachine, Machine Tools, BoxCutter and HardOps. I have an issue with CAD .stl file, where I can’t get the surfaces smooth and clean. I applied shadesmoth, applies sharpedge to edges and still can’t get surfaces smooth. I will send you an image via Instagram. Thank you in advance, brother.
@Javad Ahmadi An educated guess not having seen it is that the issue is with the fact that STL are triangulated. If its a hard surface object (which it sounds like it it) check the mesh is manifold and then try running the Hard Ops Clean Mesh function. Then do the sharps and shade smooth. Let me know if it works 👍🏻 (I'm literally planning a video on this at the moment so you've timed the question well) 😅
I'd love to see how you approach the trim on the Gatling blaster. I've tried a number of different ways but I haven't yet found a solution that that works so well that I've stopped looking for alternatives! Any tips would be much appreciated.
I have got a video on making trim on my to do list. Admitedly I've kind of been avoiding it as I need to think of a really clear way to describe the cutter order as it's the most important thin. How complex is the shape you're trying to do it for?
@@ArtisansofVaul Nothing in particular. I just want to master the technique so that I have a solid go-to method for all instances. I use HardOps and Meshmachine so have loads of tools and options - but that can also complicate things!
@@Perchpole It's on my list to do for sure. I've just got some other requests to do first and as I say, I need to work out a concise way to explain the process.
Nice video! Would you say for 3D modeling blender is the best choice? Was thinking about making some designs to potentially resin print but there is so many different software options which seems a bit overwhelming.
I really like it and think its one of the best, if not the best, bit of free software you can get. But it depends on the complexity of what you are designing. If its simple squared objects like buildings something like Sketchup might be better, it's what I learnt on initially and it served me well until I moved onto making more complex objects. What sort of models are you looking to design?
@@ArtisansofVaul I used to play 40k back in 5th edition and loved converting and scratchbuilding for my ork army. Moved from kitbashing to doing plastic card mixed with GW bits. I was always trying to bring it to the next level when it comes to details but options were somewhat limited as a teenager / young adult and I quit the hobby almost a decade ago when a large portion of my models got stolen from a GW store. Anyways ever since I always had ideas of getting back into it and having an army that is largly unique and custom, today's 3D printing tech looks amazing detail wise. One of the last things I did was combine fantasy goblins / gretchins with catachans for an army that would be using guard rules but never got all that far. The idea of custom tanks and flyers was always tempting but probably a lot more effort to scratchbuild from nothing than print (if you took the time modeling the files anyways!).
@@warlordwossman5722 With what you have said I would go for Blender for sure. It gives you access to all the modelling types you might need from hard surface modelling like tanks/vehicles and armour to the sculpting you would need. Youd also be able to combine models/parts together from STL files you fine online, which is really nice as it makes a more digital kitbash.
@@ArtisansofVaul hm, I have been messing around a bit just getting used to the software. The addons you pointed out def helped a lot even if I didn't get the paid one yet. Looks like you got a bunch of helpful videos up and happen to focus on designing things for 40k minis too. I am a total blender noob so it might take a while but if I get anywhere I might consider getting a resin printer at some point - big step for me getting into the hobby again, the sculpting sounds really tough but for infantry I could always fall back to conversions or kitbash with only non-organically shaped parts printed.
@@warlordwossman5722 Id really advise starting with hard surface modelling before moving onto the sculpting. It gets you used to most of the commands and is a bit more friendly (though if you were only interested in sculpting go for that of course). For example making a tank or building is a good start or osme sort of heavy armour. I (foolishly) made some heavy armour as my first project which turned out well but it was a harsh learning curve. A tank would have been easier. I have a series of tutorials designed for getting people used to most of the functions that make up 90% of hard surface modelling, if you have the basics of moving around the workspace its a good start: th-cam.com/video/ie84y95Fyvg/w-d-xo.html
Its there but youre looking in the wrong location or not zoomed in enough. Make sure it's selected in the object outliner (the right side menu) then out your mouse in the main window and hit the "." On your numberpad and it will zoom/focus on the object.
Of course. Here is the link to the discounted set together, which I'd suggest going for as if you're going to get one you'll end up wanting both: blendermarket.com/products/hard-ops--boxcutter-ultimate-bundle/?ref=834
Hi there. Unfortunately it's not available on mac and I haven't heard of a decent alternative to it. I've been asking around and no one I know with a mac has mentioned anything. Sorry I can't be any more help.
I just purchased an stl boat file from CGTrader and I am in the process of learning Blender. I need to understand how to create a slight wood texture on the sides and move a few preexisting shapes to a correct position for 3D printing. Please let me know if this is possible.
Hi Marc. It is but you're starting with one of the harder areas as it may be something you have to sculpt in Blender more than hard surface model. And that'd a quite different skill set. Alternatively you could use some sort of displacement but again that isn't a simple/beginner friendly process I'm sorry to say.
is it fine to edit stl files for personal use ? like adding holes for a mask so I can slide something to mount it on my face. I got the stl on thingiverse and I'm not planning to sell the design
So thats a tricky question to answer. Basically yes and no. Some creators will specifically state its allowed and others will state that it isn't so I would go with their wishes regardless. Generally stuff on Thingiverse are usually fine to modify if you aren't going to sell it but I would check the description.
with it in a few weeks or months if I pour enough ti and effort into it. I'll be watcNice tutorialng many more of your videos for tips and inspiration.
Thank for this video! I was talking to my friend about doing some action figures of 2 characters we like, just for fun, but we don't have the skills or knowledge to do a 3d models with joints (or maybe you can make a tutorial for it if you have that knowledge :D) And we wanted to use a preexisting 3d model with joints and well ... Follow this tutorial, we can modify the face of the 3d model we are going to use, right? You know like ... Using the sculpting tool and stuff like that? Like if you were doing a sculpture of a face in blender (sorry if the question about sculpting and editing the face, body, or everything sound a little bit dumb, I'm new in this thing of Blender, i just want to make my own Action figure)
Would have been nice if you went over how to properly scale the STL. I have many files that need to be scaled to .001 in order to see it but I'm unsure how that will affect it.
Thats a good comment and fair point. I would suggest that you try to do any "fixing" with it at a larger scale as at very tiny scales Blender does seem to have some issues. It might also help you to work in metres instead of millimetres. Ive got a bit of an explanation of why here: th-cam.com/video/hUfPvHPdgR4/w-d-xo.html
Remember that files from Thingiverse and Pritables are mostly made to print on a 3D printer. And for an STL exported from Blender to work for 3D print, you need the units in Blender to be set to .001
Hi there. I will be honest and say I am not the best person for CG design like applying materials. But if you only want certain parts selected I'd go into the mesh and select those parts and add the material only to them. Normally because the mesh will be broken up this can be a pain as you'll need to select a lot of faces. This link gives some good ideas though: blender.stackexchange.com/questions/123741/select-all-faces-within-an-area-delimited-by-sharp-edges
It's because pretty much everything I learnt for Blender I learnt for free on TH-cam. It seems fitting to give something back and share the bits I couldn't find related to 3D printing. Some people have said I should start a Patreon and I may do when I have some time, but even then it would only be as a way for people to say "Thanks" the videos would still be free so it hardly seems worth the time as I'm not sure it would get a lot of interest 😅
You can, you could start with a plain and work from there. You can also draw out shapes by extruding from a vertex, I'd probably use an addon for that like Construction Lines as it makes it much easier/faster. You can see that here: blendermarket.com/products/construction-lines/?ref=834
One thing I have struggled with with imported files.. they are "hollow" with internal geometry. Is there an easy way to fix this and make them appear as a solid object?
Thats a great question and depends on how well they have been made. If you follow the steps in the video with 3D builder it should solve most of issues in my experience. If not then I have found it best to separate them into parts jn blender (you can normally achieve this by selecting the object, going into edit mode, selecting everything with "a" then "p" and select "loose parts". Then you can make the individual bits solid by adding in any faces if needed and booleaning them together.
That's me using an add on called Machin3 Tools. It's free but you can just press tab and then 1 (vertex mode), 2 (edge mode) or 3 (face mode) if you haven't got it.
When you say texture do you mean the colouring? If so that information isnt stored in an STL file, you've need to use something like an obj file I believe
I have a problem with dimension. when I import an stl file the size is broken like every object I imported in are all in the same size, how do I go about this issue?
As in they are too large or too small? The best way to go about this is turning off Blenders size settings. I've got a video on how and going into a bit more detail of the issue you might be having here: th-cam.com/video/hUfPvHPdgR4/w-d-xo.html
Thats a toug one. I normally take an exact measurement of one element (for example the width of a bolt/screw hole) and then create a cube or cylinder the correct width or diameter in Blender. Then I scale the model up matching those parts.
i got a free file for a custom halo aa scorpion and i'm trying to give it textures and kinda make it into its own model but when i give it a texture it refuses to let me uv edit it and doesn't work properly
Hmmm... I cant say that UV unwrapping is my speciality but some things to check for me would be: - Is the model a manifold object? That can cause errors when trying to unwrap I believe. - Have you put seams on the model so that is can unwrap into different sections? These are needed or the program will not know how its trying to unwrap.
That's a fun idea. I'll see if I can find a good STL for that. The only issue is some people don't like their STLs being used that way so I'll have to see who is happy for me to try that out.
@stevesculptor1 that's a bit of a complicated question. Yes it should be able to but only of the mesh is manifold and that will depend on where the STL is from. In many instances I've seen STLs that would need fixing first.
Which add on are you looking for? Some are native to Blender and some are from places like Blender Marketplace. If you look at my Setting video it has a lot of them.
Do you mean the file you have downloaded to then import? It should be in your downloads folder or wherever you have set it to save as you're downloading it. If its that you can't find a saved file from Blender then you should be able to search for its name and you can control the location it saves to the same as for saving a file in any computer program.
@@amanda4050 Oh. It should be there but you might be looking at completely the wrong zoom in (it's really easy to do). Check that the object is there in the outliner (top right), select it there and then press the decimal point/period key (".") on the number pad. It should focus you right to it.
@@ArtisansofVaul What I mean is I downloaded a model on which when I select the object, it has no layers. It's just one that has no parts to choose from. So when I select to color the object, it's whole body is colored even if I want to color only a particular part.
@rin lewis That will almost always be the case for STL. Depending on the STL you can split them up. You might want to check out my second video on it here: th-cam.com/video/dneiDiTrZjQ/w-d-xo.html However, you can colour individual panels by going into edit mode and asigning the material to individual faces.
It's not working for me: if I try to import the file after activating the addon, it doesn't show and if I try to open the file directly, blender starts loading and then fails. Can't find an explanation anywhere
A typical issue is the import has worked but you can't "find" it. When you import it if it shows up in the object outliner (top right) click on it there, then bring your mouse to the main viewport and hit the full stop/decimal on the numberpad. The view will move directly to the object.
@@ArtisansofVaul Thank you for the quick reply! There's no actual project so I cant look in the outliner: blender simply can't see any stl when I try to import them and if I double click on them the program fails to launch
@AndreaFasani When you say Blender can't see it do you mean it isn't shown in the search/import menu? If that's the case there is something going very wrong. Either you aren't using the import->stl function in the file menu or if you are and the file isn't showing up there's a problem with the file.
@@ArtisansofVaul Yes, in the search/import menu. I'll end up deleting and reinstalling everything I suppose. I remember a while ago I worked on an stl file, so something happened in between.
It's there but the viewport isn't pointing at it if you can see its name in the object outliner. If you can click on it there, bring your mouse back to the main viewport and then hit "." (decimal point) on the numberpad.
hello, thank you very much for answering me, it seems that the object was so big that it did not appear in the interface, but thank you very much anyway, great video!@@ArtisansofVaul
The video is way too long and you talk too much, I just came here to to figure out what button you press to edit a simple imported file. The mysterious ways of working with Blender is the reason why many of us avoid using this wonderful free app as it is absolutely not professional to work with it and it is a nightmare for beginners. I missed the word you click what? dude c'mon now talk less and highlight and emphasize the important points. My two cents
Firstly thanks for taking the time to comment. The issue is there isn't a single button to press. If you want that you're not going to find it unless youre lucky to find a perfect STL (thats an issue with the STLs not Blender). If I did the video more briefly then I would get complaints as it wouldn't cover a lot of the eventualities that occur and I have many more people praising the detail I go into for this very reason. You're very welcome to your opinion but I'm just explaining why you are in the vast minority. Alternatively in the settings menu there is a playback speed option.
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I found this video as a total 3D printing novice merely looking to see if editing STLs in Blender works at all, and I'm greeted with solutions to a whole host of problems. Absolutely bookmarking this one for later, cheers man.
Thanks so much 😁 I have a couple of other videos you might find helpful too:
Modifying STL in Blender: th-cam.com/video/dneiDiTrZjQ/w-d-xo.html
How to setup and use a rigify rig: th-cam.com/video/S6meR1PsZJ0/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for posting these tutorials. I’m just starting to learn Blender to modify STLs for custom prints and your videos are very helpful and informative.
Really glad they are helpful 😁
Even when the video isn't something I felt like I needed I discover that I was wrong and learn something.
Hopefully everything will have a little hint or tip that helps even people that are more experienced. Like it took me forever to discover that 3D Builder was so good at checkong/fixing files.
Good guy Artisan, teaching file ethics before sharing knowledge👏👏
Thanks. In something pretty unregulated I think its important people regulate themselves.
Honestly Artisan, your tutorials have been incredibly informative and helpful. I've only recently gotten into 3d modelling and would have been completely lost if not for your videos. Even the videos about simple things such as how you organise your settings and useful tools have been invaluable to me on. Thank you for taking the time to put these videos together and help out new creators!
Thanks for taking the time to watch. I'm really glad they've been helpful and I hope they continue to be as invaluable. As I say in the videos, if anything comes up you're curious about as you're learning the program do feel free to put it in the comments and I can look at making a video on if.
@@ArtisansofVaul I know it is going to sound silly but I am currently having issues with figuring out how to set up cables and pipes on models. I've been primarily working on remixes of Imperium models and have been struggling with designing and lining up pipes and cables. I know I need to use paths/curves and modify tools but for the life of me I cannot seem to get them to work.
@@TheFrostysky Not silly at all. The video no Monday is going to be on engraving gothic text on designs but I'll put these down as the next two videos after that (they are best looked at in different ways to make things easier), so Friday and the next Monday.
@@ArtisansofVaul Awesome, I look forward to them. Hopefully I can learn how to make cables and pipes (possibly textured ones as well).
How have I lived this long without knowing boxcutter exists.
Oh it's the best thing! With Hard Ops it means you can do somethings SO quickly and easily. Check out my video on doing radial arrays as jt shows how fast that is with Hard Ops. I'll do some videos focusing on them in the future as there is so much to them.
It's so pleasing. The setuping and mastering softs amazing.
Thanks
very handy for taking my first steps into this, cheers
Cheers. If you also want some extra tricks this is a handy video-
Modifying STL in Blender: th-cam.com/video/dneiDiTrZjQ/w-d-xo.html
You answered what I was pondering over... Thanks for taking the time to share...
No worries 😁
THIS is going to let me do some awesome stuff, mainly removing bases from miniatures, so I can make my own...brilliant!
Nice. I've got a video coming up next Friday you might REALLY like in that case 😉
@@ArtisansofVaul oh??? NOW I am very interested. Hint on the topic? I am a newbie to Bender, I made some dice, but I want to do more, so....
@WarbearPrime Let's just say if you have STL miniatures it's going to allow you to have a lot more variation on the files you have with very little effort 😉
The video is already up on the Patreon if your desperate and have $3 spare but till Friday is not exactly the longest wait.
@@ArtisansofVaul I would do the patreon thing, but I am disabled, and can't afford it, so I will just sit here with worms in my mouth.
You know, with baited breath...
Thanks! Super helpful
Cheers 😁👍🏻
This is the best free software Ive seen. Respect.
Totally agree. It's SO impressive
Thanks for the information. It was well presented and easy to follow.
No problem.
the tone and control of ur voice says "I know my sNice tutorialt!". Good stuff buddy.
Haha. I think that might come from being a teacher in "real" life.
Really nice job. I did so stuff with MIDI/DAW/soft banks wayyy back in like 99/00 in college and was ok at it. I bought soft soft last
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Best soft soft Introduction Ever!!
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Thank you so much this helped a lot!!!! You saved my life
That's great to hear 😁
I think your computer turned into a vacuum cleaner at 2:32
Haha. That was using my old laptop and it wasnt exactly the best specs :D
i really apreciate your help with dowloanding this software
No worries
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Get back in here broski, we learn together.
Thx .Nice easy beginners guide. helped plenty!
Great to hear and thanks for taking the time to comment.
Just what I was looking for thanks
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New to 3d printing and blender just wondering when you want to edit something when adding the extra stuff you have made to a pre built model how do U get them to mesh all together
So if you want to do it correctly you need to have the individual parts and then use a boolean in most instances (though there are some other tricks as well). This video may help you a bit but its a bit more advanced: th-cam.com/video/dneiDiTrZjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vkGumJAT7F8Snenv
As always, everything is super. Waiting for new crack from you
Thank you so much 😀
Thankyou! This is very useful!
Glad I can help. 👍
hence on here a month later. thanks for making feel normal again.
No worries.
after becoming familiar through the demo!
Your videos are very helpful! Question: What is the maximum stl file you can import into Blender? How do you compress an stl file in Blender? Thank you!
I'm not sure I've ever really tested the maximum size STL. I would imagine (and this really is a guess) that it will be more likely to depend on the power of the computer you're using as the importing can take some time/work. I have had to leave my computer for a few minutes and go get a drink while I've been waiting for some to import.
By compress if you mean simplify you can generally do it with the decimate modifier.
What's the best way to add geometry or vertices or ngons (im not sure what the thing is called) if I wanted to stretch push and pull in certain areas to deform them using proportional editing? Like say if I wanted to make certain protrusions more bulbous but on a very flat surface that doesn't have very many manipulatable dots?
Lots of options but it depends on the mesh. You could subdivide that area, use a subdivision surface modifier (this will try to subdivide everything though so could cause issues), remesh the object or use a sculpting tool to do it. Sorry I can't be more specific but there's lots of options depending on what the object is like.
Great video, as always. What steps do you take to smoothen the triangulated faces for texturing?
Great question. I'm actually looking at making a follow up to this to cover details like that, probably focusing on hard surface shapes. Have you got any add ons for Blender at this point?
@@ArtisansofVaul I got Meshmachine, Machine Tools, BoxCutter and HardOps. I have an issue with CAD .stl file, where I can’t get the surfaces smooth and clean. I applied shadesmoth, applies sharpedge to edges and still can’t get surfaces smooth. I will send you an image via Instagram. Thank you in advance, brother.
@Javad Ahmadi An educated guess not having seen it is that the issue is with the fact that STL are triangulated. If its a hard surface object (which it sounds like it it) check the mesh is manifold and then try running the Hard Ops Clean Mesh function. Then do the sharps and shade smooth. Let me know if it works 👍🏻 (I'm literally planning a video on this at the moment so you've timed the question well) 😅
@@ArtisansofVaul Looknig forward, master. Thank you for posting great content.
I'd love to see how you approach the trim on the Gatling blaster. I've tried a number of different ways but I haven't yet found a solution that that works so well that I've stopped looking for alternatives! Any tips would be much appreciated.
I have got a video on making trim on my to do list. Admitedly I've kind of been avoiding it as I need to think of a really clear way to describe the cutter order as it's the most important thin. How complex is the shape you're trying to do it for?
@@ArtisansofVaul Nothing in particular. I just want to master the technique so that I have a solid go-to method for all instances. I use HardOps and Meshmachine so have loads of tools and options - but that can also complicate things!
@@Perchpole It's on my list to do for sure. I've just got some other requests to do first and as I say, I need to work out a concise way to explain the process.
@@ArtisansofVaul Great. I look forward to it. :-)
Nice video! Would you say for 3D modeling blender is the best choice?
Was thinking about making some designs to potentially resin print but there is so many different software options which seems a bit overwhelming.
I really like it and think its one of the best, if not the best, bit of free software you can get. But it depends on the complexity of what you are designing. If its simple squared objects like buildings something like Sketchup might be better, it's what I learnt on initially and it served me well until I moved onto making more complex objects. What sort of models are you looking to design?
@@ArtisansofVaul I used to play 40k back in 5th edition and loved converting and scratchbuilding for my ork army. Moved from kitbashing to doing plastic card mixed with GW bits.
I was always trying to bring it to the next level when it comes to details but options were somewhat limited as a teenager / young adult and I quit the hobby almost a decade ago when a large portion of my models got stolen from a GW store.
Anyways ever since I always had ideas of getting back into it and having an army that is largly unique and custom, today's 3D printing tech looks amazing detail wise. One of the last things I did was combine fantasy goblins / gretchins with catachans for an army that would be using guard rules but never got all that far. The idea of custom tanks and flyers was always tempting but probably a lot more effort to scratchbuild from nothing than print (if you took the time modeling the files anyways!).
@@warlordwossman5722 With what you have said I would go for Blender for sure. It gives you access to all the modelling types you might need from hard surface modelling like tanks/vehicles and armour to the sculpting you would need. Youd also be able to combine models/parts together from STL files you fine online, which is really nice as it makes a more digital kitbash.
@@ArtisansofVaul hm, I have been messing around a bit just getting used to the software. The addons you pointed out def helped a lot even if I didn't get the paid one yet.
Looks like you got a bunch of helpful videos up and happen to focus on designing things for 40k minis too. I am a total blender noob so it might take a while but if I get anywhere I might consider getting a resin printer at some point - big step for me getting into the hobby again, the sculpting sounds really tough but for infantry I could always fall back to conversions or kitbash with only non-organically shaped parts printed.
@@warlordwossman5722 Id really advise starting with hard surface modelling before moving onto the sculpting. It gets you used to most of the commands and is a bit more friendly (though if you were only interested in sculpting go for that of course). For example making a tank or building is a good start or osme sort of heavy armour. I (foolishly) made some heavy armour as my first project which turned out well but it was a harsh learning curve. A tank would have been easier.
I have a series of tutorials designed for getting people used to most of the functions that make up 90% of hard surface modelling, if you have the basics of moving around the workspace its a good start:
th-cam.com/video/ie84y95Fyvg/w-d-xo.html
Nice tutorial
Cheers
Hello P.S.S.GANESH
Thank you so much!
No problem at all. Glad the video was helpful.
when i import the stl file it doesnt show up in the window, but it shows up in the right side bar menu. how?
Its there but youre looking in the wrong location or not zoomed in enough. Make sure it's selected in the object outliner (the right side menu) then out your mouse in the main window and hit the "." On your numberpad and it will zoom/focus on the object.
Great video
Thanks 😁
Hi! Do you have a link where to download the box cutter or hard ops? I´d been looking for it in internet witwhout good results. Thanks!
Of course. Here is the link to the discounted set together, which I'd suggest going for as if you're going to get one you'll end up wanting both: blendermarket.com/products/hard-ops--boxcutter-ultimate-bundle/?ref=834
Sorry if someone else asked you this already.
Is 3D builder available on mac/ IOS devices? If not what alternatives would you recommend?
Thank you
Hi there. Unfortunately it's not available on mac and I haven't heard of a decent alternative to it. I've been asking around and no one I know with a mac has mentioned anything. Sorry I can't be any more help.
Most relatable tNice tutorialng ever
Thanks
I just purchased an stl boat file from CGTrader and I am in the process of learning Blender.
I need to understand how to create a slight wood texture on the sides and move a few preexisting shapes to a correct position for 3D printing.
Please let me know if this is possible.
Hi Marc. It is but you're starting with one of the harder areas as it may be something you have to sculpt in Blender more than hard surface model. And that'd a quite different skill set. Alternatively you could use some sort of displacement but again that isn't a simple/beginner friendly process I'm sorry to say.
I just want to ask .Can you see the whole or the last one you've made or the Nice tutorialstory in the soft soft(20)and the softs that you have done
Nice profile name. I'm not sure what you're asking though
is it fine to edit stl files for personal use ? like adding holes for a mask so I can slide something to mount it on my face. I got the stl on thingiverse and I'm not planning to sell the design
So thats a tricky question to answer. Basically yes and no. Some creators will specifically state its allowed and others will state that it isn't so I would go with their wishes regardless. Generally stuff on Thingiverse are usually fine to modify if you aren't going to sell it but I would check the description.
with it in a few weeks or months if I pour enough ti and effort into it. I'll be watcNice tutorialng many more of your videos for tips and inspiration.
Thanks
Thank for this video! I was talking to my friend about doing some action figures of 2 characters we like, just for fun, but we don't have the skills or knowledge to do a 3d models with joints (or maybe you can make a tutorial for it if you have that knowledge :D)
And we wanted to use a preexisting 3d model with joints and well ... Follow this tutorial, we can modify the face of the 3d model we are going to use, right? You know like ... Using the sculpting tool and stuff like that? Like if you were doing a sculpture of a face in blender (sorry if the question about sculpting and editing the face, body, or everything sound a little bit dumb, I'm new in this thing of Blender, i just want to make my own Action figure)
Yeah you should be able to. It may be easier to remove the head and totally start it again by sculpting a new head depending on what you are wanting.
Would have been nice if you went over how to properly scale the STL. I have many files that need to be scaled to .001 in order to see it but I'm unsure how that will affect it.
Thats a good comment and fair point. I would suggest that you try to do any "fixing" with it at a larger scale as at very tiny scales Blender does seem to have some issues. It might also help you to work in metres instead of millimetres. Ive got a bit of an explanation of why here: th-cam.com/video/hUfPvHPdgR4/w-d-xo.html
Remember that files from Thingiverse and Pritables are mostly made to print on a 3D printer.
And for an STL exported from Blender to work for 3D print, you need the units in Blender to be set to .001
Thanks. How do you deselect the whole piece? In orden to apply different material.
Hi there. I will be honest and say I am not the best person for CG design like applying materials. But if you only want certain parts selected I'd go into the mesh and select those parts and add the material only to them. Normally because the mesh will be broken up this can be a pain as you'll need to select a lot of faces. This link gives some good ideas though: blender.stackexchange.com/questions/123741/select-all-faces-within-an-area-delimited-by-sharp-edges
I am just wondering why you are being so generous with your knowledge?
It's because pretty much everything I learnt for Blender I learnt for free on TH-cam. It seems fitting to give something back and share the bits I couldn't find related to 3D printing. Some people have said I should start a Patreon and I may do when I have some time, but even then it would only be as a way for people to say "Thanks" the videos would still be free so it hardly seems worth the time as I'm not sure it would get a lot of interest 😅
Brooo Im using a brush in a STL file but when I save the file the model doesn't have the texture wich I've apllied. Could u help me plz? :')
Hmm... That's very odd. A sculpting brush? I might need more info/pictures or maybe a video of what you've done.
Is it possible to create models without adding or subtracting basic shapes?
You can, you could start with a plain and work from there. You can also draw out shapes by extruding from a vertex, I'd probably use an addon for that like Construction Lines as it makes it much easier/faster. You can see that here: blendermarket.com/products/construction-lines/?ref=834
One thing I have struggled with with imported files.. they are "hollow" with internal geometry. Is there an easy way to fix this and make them appear as a solid object?
Thats a great question and depends on how well they have been made. If you follow the steps in the video with 3D builder it should solve most of issues in my experience. If not then I have found it best to separate them into parts jn blender (you can normally achieve this by selecting the object, going into edit mode, selecting everything with "a" then "p" and select "loose parts". Then you can make the individual bits solid by adding in any faces if needed and booleaning them together.
thank you
No problem at all. Thanks for the thanks 😉
2:03 what did you do here to get it editable?
That's me using an add on called Machin3 Tools. It's free but you can just press tab and then 1 (vertex mode), 2 (edge mode) or 3 (face mode) if you haven't got it.
halo , can import to tuning fork and then change size , and export to 2d drawng ?
Exporting to 2D might be tricky, I've never really attempted it. What software do you want it to end up in?
I really thought I was the only one. Like I was buggin'.
You're not alone!
I really need some help 😅
any idea how i can get the "texture" an digitaly painted stl file into blender
When you say texture do you mean the colouring? If so that information isnt stored in an STL file, you've need to use something like an obj file I believe
@@ArtisansofVaul yeah the Digital paint should be stored in the stl file but it wont Show in blender
Great.............. Thank you very much
Happy to help 😁
I have a problem with dimension. when I import an stl file the size is broken like every object I imported in are all in the same size, how do I go about this issue?
As in they are too large or too small? The best way to go about this is turning off Blenders size settings. I've got a video on how and going into a bit more detail of the issue you might be having here: th-cam.com/video/hUfPvHPdgR4/w-d-xo.html
@@ArtisansofVaul holy hell thank you I'll check it out
Blender works with quads.
The first thing to do when wanting to work on an imported STL, is to change the faces from tris to quads.
Unless you're using subd that's largely irrelevant in Blender now. It's perfectly happy working with tris/ngons without hassle.
hey , subscribed
Thanks so much 😁 Enjoy the channel!
I'm trying to import precise size models for a power connection but it isn't scaled correctly. any advice?
Thats a toug one. I normally take an exact measurement of one element (for example the width of a bolt/screw hole) and then create a cube or cylinder the correct width or diameter in Blender. Then I scale the model up matching those parts.
@@ArtisansofVaul legend! Sounds so simple now you’ve said it 😂 I appreciate the time thank you very much
i got a free file for a custom halo aa scorpion and i'm trying to give it textures and kinda make it into its own model but when i give it a texture it refuses to let me uv edit it and doesn't work properly
Hmmm... I cant say that UV unwrapping is my speciality but some things to check for me would be:
- Is the model a manifold object? That can cause errors when trying to unwrap I believe.
- Have you put seams on the model so that is can unwrap into different sections? These are needed or the program will not know how its trying to unwrap.
@@ArtisansofVaul i went into data object properties and added a uv map and that seems to have worked from what i can tell
@@jancevaughn8539 Cheers, good to know. 👍🏻
What do I do if the file doesn’t show up in the file viewer?
By file viewer you mean when you try to import it? Either you haven't clicked Import and then STL or the file isn't in an STL format.
How about doing a tut on an STL character, converting it to a mesh for sculpting, rig etc?
That's a fun idea. I'll see if I can find a good STL for that. The only issue is some people don't like their STLs being used that way so I'll have to see who is happy for me to try that out.
Can Quad Remesher be used on an STL?@@ArtisansofVaul
@stevesculptor1 that's a bit of a complicated question. Yes it should be able to but only of the mesh is manifold and that will depend on where the STL is from. In many instances I've seen STLs that would need fixing first.
So weird, coming to this video to import and edit STL files and my name is also Jasper.
😅😁
hi could you please let me know where add ons is located to
Which add on are you looking for? Some are native to Blender and some are from places like Blender Marketplace. If you look at my Setting video it has a lot of them.
how do i add a i downloaded to my soft soft so i can resetup it?
Sorry I am not sure what you mean.
how do i create a sequence?
Not sure what you mean. Do you mean an animation?
straight to the point, very clear. As a long-ti teacher I can tell you are quite apt at teacNice tutorialng!
Thanks a lot.
this is very epic but i cant find the file that i open even when i look around its no where to be found what should i do?
Do you mean the file you have downloaded to then import? It should be in your downloads folder or wherever you have set it to save as you're downloading it. If its that you can't find a saved file from Blender then you should be able to search for its name and you can control the location it saves to the same as for saving a file in any computer program.
I hope that helps
@@ArtisansofVaul having same issue, the stl file isn't visible
@@amanda4050 Oh. It should be there but you might be looking at completely the wrong zoom in (it's really easy to do). Check that the object is there in the outliner (top right), select it there and then press the decimal point/period key (".") on the number pad. It should focus you right to it.
@@ArtisansofVaul I'm confused, I think you are answering a different question.
This guy carrying the 3D world
Lmao. That might be a bit much but its really appreciated.
Thanks now my brain won't explode whenever I open tNice tutorials
Glad to hear it
more setups tutorial but not sure how Producer asures up in that departnt.
Not sure what you're asking Im afraid.
ive got a model here that is an stl file and his uvs are wrong . there is a texture for it but the uvs are something like nonexisttent
I may be wrong but STLs shouldn't have textures attached to them... so I'm a little baffled how this is meant to be set out.
@@ArtisansofVaul I've no idea either. All i know is that there's the 3d model and there's its texture. And it's not one . They're like 6
I love when I get low poly STLs like this one, but often I get the ones that have tens of thousands of points :(
Thats a good point. I've found the decimate modifier being a total blessing in that case (though it often needs some playing around with).
Umm, how can you actually change its color if you are able to select only 1 item?
I'm not quite sure which part if the video you're referring to. Let me know and I'll see if I can clarify
@@ArtisansofVaul What I mean is I downloaded a model on which when I select the object, it has no layers. It's just one that has no parts to choose from. So when I select to color the object, it's whole body is colored even if I want to color only a particular part.
@rin lewis That will almost always be the case for STL. Depending on the STL you can split them up. You might want to check out my second video on it here:
th-cam.com/video/dneiDiTrZjQ/w-d-xo.html
However, you can colour individual panels by going into edit mode and asigning the material to individual faces.
It's not working for me: if I try to import the file after activating the addon, it doesn't show and if I try to open the file directly, blender starts loading and then fails.
Can't find an explanation anywhere
A typical issue is the import has worked but you can't "find" it. When you import it if it shows up in the object outliner (top right) click on it there, then bring your mouse to the main viewport and hit the full stop/decimal on the numberpad. The view will move directly to the object.
@@ArtisansofVaul Thank you for the quick reply!
There's no actual project so I cant look in the outliner: blender simply can't see any stl when I try to import them and if I double click on them the program fails to launch
@AndreaFasani When you say Blender can't see it do you mean it isn't shown in the search/import menu? If that's the case there is something going very wrong. Either you aren't using the import->stl function in the file menu or if you are and the file isn't showing up there's a problem with the file.
@@ArtisansofVaul Yes, in the search/import menu. I'll end up deleting and reinstalling everything I suppose. I remember a while ago I worked on an stl file, so something happened in between.
@@AndreaFasani yeah I've never heard of that happening
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Thanks. I need to replace them but haven't found the time yet. Will do as soon as I get the chance and thanks so much for trying to use them 👌
You have no idea how grateful I am for tNice tutorials series
No problem.
you for uploading tNice tutorials for free and providing education to beginners.
No problem at all.
Doesn't work, every time I import it it does not show
It's there but the viewport isn't pointing at it if you can see its name in the object outliner. If you can click on it there, bring your mouse back to the main viewport and then hit "." (decimal point) on the numberpad.
For once, the software is actually really useful
😅 I mean I love it but each to their own
better, but is also more professional
Yep. Literally recording a video now on booleans and boolean cleanup in Blender where I mention that.
Thanks for tNice tutorials content. It was the first soft soft video I've seen that didn't assu I knew my way around all of the functions.
No problem. Glad you found it helpful.
when I import the file, it does not appear
Does it show its name in the object outliner?
hello, thank you very much for answering me, it seems that the object was so big that it did not appear in the interface, but thank you very much anyway, great video!@@ArtisansofVaul
@@HEANJOSE My pleasure
But there is a fix i found
Thats great. I'd be interested to hear it...
You can edit ANYTHING for personal use under U S. Law, but you cant sell or give away.
Your country may be different.
After so many years of being confused and intimidated by tNice tutorials software I finally understand how to use it. I never thought the day would
Glad to hear it
Box cutter isn't free. So you can't just download it.
That's true yes. Alternatively you can use booleans to cut with, it just takes a bit longer.
6million views WOW. tNice tutorials has to be the soft soft video with the most views ever ?
I think this one is only 24k or so at this point. Where is 6million coming from?
Saeee hahahah, you just have to play with the daw and you gaing experience slowly
DAW?
I JUST WANT TO KNOW HOW TO IMPORT MY OWN content!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm not directly what you mean by your own content? If you made it in Blender you don't need to import the file, you just open it.
The video is way too long and you talk too much, I just came here to to figure out what button you press to edit a simple imported file. The mysterious ways of working with Blender is the reason why many of us avoid using this wonderful free app as it is absolutely not professional to work with it and it is a nightmare for beginners. I missed the word you click what? dude c'mon now talk less and highlight and emphasize the important points. My two cents
Firstly thanks for taking the time to comment.
The issue is there isn't a single button to press. If you want that you're not going to find it unless youre lucky to find a perfect STL (thats an issue with the STLs not Blender). If I did the video more briefly then I would get complaints as it wouldn't cover a lot of the eventualities that occur and I have many more people praising the detail I go into for this very reason. You're very welcome to your opinion but I'm just explaining why you are in the vast minority.
Alternatively in the settings menu there is a playback speed option.
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I really thought I was the only one. Like I was buggin'.
Hope this helped.