Weight paint is essential to many aspects of the modeling workflow in Blender such as rigging, applying modifiers, and particle spreading, among other things. Explore this guide as we exlain Blender weight paint and show you how to use it!
Acrylic is an inexpensive and versatile material used for anything from props to canopies. Spice up your home projects and learn how to cut acrylic!
CPE filament has a whole host of favorable properties. Learn what CPE is and how you can get started 3D printing it!
A 3D model of terrain can serve as an interesting display piece or an aid for architects or designers. Dive into this guide to learn how to convert terrain to STL models for 3D printing.
Leather is a premium material that's been used for centuries but also exists in modern fabrication processes. Find out how to laser cut leather in this guide!
The Creality Ender 3 sure is a popular machine, but not everything about it is perfect. Learn more about Ender 3 glass bed replacements in this nifty guide.
Into making movies, product previews, mockups, or green screen explosions? Check out the best sites for free 3DS Max models to speed up your modeling workflow!
3D printers and CNC mills use G-code, but do you know what the difference is? Read about the differences between 3D printing and CNC milling.
Looking for something better than PLA without the problems presented by ABS? MatterHackers has a material for you, and it's competitively priced, too! Let's test out the MH Build Series PETG!
Laser cutting is an industrial process used in many different fields. Learn some laser cutting advantages and disadvantages by diving into the technicalities of the process.
ABS filament is known for its high tensile strength, but it's prone to certain annoying issues like warping and shrinkage. Discover the solution: ABS pro.
Urethane casting combines the strength and finish of injection-molded parts with the flexibility of 3D printed tooling. Learn more about this low-volume process!
The used 3D printer market is growing all the time - but can this risky option of entering the additive manufacturing industry be viable? Find out whether buying used could be the right choice for you with this guide.
3D printing can make figurines, household goods, and more. But for something a little more dynamic, check out this list of 3D printed motor models!
Supports are a frustrating but necessary part of 3D printing. Save time and effort by picking the right 3D printer support material for your project.
Fashion designers are using this new technology to turn their wildest ideas into reality. Let's take a closer look at what's currently on offer.
The Creality CR-10 S5 has an unbeatable size to cost ratio, but it can still be improved. Check out our list of must-have CR-10 S5 upgrades and mods!
By 2050, there is predicted to be more plastic in the ocean by weight than fish. Learn about the institutions and organizations taking a stand.
3D printing is a process capable of producing custom, detailed models; thus creating life-like dolls is a great application. Let's see what 3D printing has to offer in the world of miniature people-making.
One of the goals of low cost 3D printing is to be able to create medical and scientific devices from it. Diagnostically capable microfluidic models represent the first step into this exciting new world of 3D printing and biosensing capabilities.