https://3dgeeks.com/news_channels/how_to.xml en-us Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:08:01 +0000 Sun, 26 Nov 2017 16:38:46 +0000 Esselbach Contentteller CMS https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/kind_of_a_cool_six_part_series_for_beginners_in_3d_modeling_and_printing.html Shapeways offers a free six part series (as of the writing of this article) for beginners in 3D printing and 3D modeling. I haven't gone through the whole series yet, so, if you do, please comment an... Sun, 26 Nov 2017 16:38:46 +0000 cb09c285dc5b08c23023083dfa13ba5c848cf914 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/mit_offers_a_free_sneak_peek_at_their_additive_manufacturing_short_course.html MIT is offering a free sneak peek at their 5 day short course. They are offering the free virtual session on December 5, 2017. The actual short course will be held from Jul 23, 2018 - Jul 27, 2018 for... Sun, 26 Nov 2017 16:04:31 +0000 17a1c7faf9abe1d2ebcf8bf33210e75823757833 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/sexy_cyborg_naomi_wu_sets_up_flash_forge.html Chances are if you spend anytime on youtube you have come across the controversial, scantily clad Naomi "Sexy Cyborg" Wu. I am not entirely convinced that she isn't working for the Chine... Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:50:38 +0000 613ea167137a6b34cc646ccfa499106ff25b6d01 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/httpsyoutu_beugxol6tmnm4.html ... Tue, 14 Nov 2017 12:55:49 +0000 0ea6817ea5890656ddba19004ae60d0b1683f631 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/how_3d_printing_works_by_electroboom.html Youtuber Mehdi Sadaghdar a.k.a ElectroBOOM is know for his occasional on screen electrical mishaps, quirky takes and minor explosions. Frankly, it's a wonder he survives some of his builds. Today, he... Thu, 21 Apr 2016 20:10:00 +0000 b73ce0f05f834036cb703f32f22fb78c57748a17 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/you_can_3d_print_your_own_destiny_hand_cannon_in_24_hours.html A product designer from South Africa and Destiny gamer decided to combine his skills and hobby to create something wonderful: a 3D printed, life-sized weapon from Destiny.... Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:09:52 +0000 2a664aa6ab9e2e1766253c73c776e9b09f6ced17 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/how_to_do_easy_3d_stereoscopic_photography_make.html Make has just posted a great article about how to do great (true) 3D photography on a budget and with ease. ... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:54:30 +0000 0341dcf8f9947f6f0e8a35a37d6c17be8a42a862 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/an_open_source_3d_scanner_that_doesnt_suck.html The big issue with 3D printing is how 'normal' people can make 3D objects from printing. 3D scanners are the answer, but many are very expensive. This one seems to solve the problem.... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:38:11 +0000 fd0ee41feab59f0ad6f1c29524fef5fcf373157a https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/how_to_make_a_3d_printed_object_smooth_and_shiny.html So you printed your really cool new invention, but the 3D printing process left your object grainy and awkward. Here is how to make it smoother than a baby's bottom.... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:01:27 +0000 b1a8ce52c11385bd8013449cc0844b36bfe42ff2 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/how_imax_3d_works_video.html Ever wonder how IMAX 3D works? Or what the difference is? This quick video explains all the details... and you don't have to be rocket scientist to understand it!... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:55:47 +0000 5fbb8cef9d2885c471c7c386c03d2d61e8a254ef https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/how_to_create_a_velvet_or_suede_finish_with_v_ray_or_mental_ray.html We found a great tutorial on how to make a smooth velvet or suede finish using some common software. This is a really good read, even if you just bookmark it for later.... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:46:01 +0000 cb9207d5d980fcbe1f7b08c595681a8e3ffa4789 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/hot_to_bootleg_vinyl_records_in_the_21st_century_[3d_printing].html You grew your mustache, bought a flannel, and moved to Seattle. What more do you need for the hipster life? Some fresh vinyl records, 3D printing style.... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:21:12 +0000 fefa975daeaae339a8adf4af02804574e01b9cb7 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/3d_printed_glasses_save_you_money_on_your_prescriptions.html Finding a nice pair of glasses sucks. First you need a frame that fits your prescription, then you need to find a pair that looks good (and hopefully doesn't cost $500). But 3D printing has solved th... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:30:16 +0000 d654d3e3d22a25b5ac76edca72930a615ed6e57d https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/how_to_make_a_really_awesome_animated_3d_button_in_css3.html When I first looked at the picture I was disappointed, but after trying the working preview realized why this is such an awesome how-to.... Sat, 15 Dec 2012 22:59:03 +0000 47bedd14da34ad95f29a196d330884187f3fffd1 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/how_to_make_split_screen_video_games_full_screen_on_a_3d_tv_without_a_ps3.html This instructional video shows you how to use a passive 3D TV to show multiplayer split screen views in full screen mode on the same TV. More importantly, you don't need a 3D game, or a PS3 to do it ... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:41:31 +0000 c487aadfd2d66137a0cbe332544161130620dbfc https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/dont_want_to_cook.html here's how to make a 3D paper turkey using Blender. ... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:20:34 +0000 2955ffd86d0f89a0a751ecdbce07363a92913612 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/how_to_make_2d_glasses_for_3d_movies.html The guys from tested show how to convert 3D glassed to 2D. ... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:32:01 +0000 f68998148101bcdc2be99ae2bbde26d1d0dd92d4 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/blender_tutorial_jack_o_lantern.html Hey, since blender was released and Halloween is just around the corner, how about a Blender created 3D Pumpkin. ... Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:21:06 +0000 c3f5c61911b66c40b06c7e1c9655a7bc8f7e053e https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/how_to_design_a_retro_postcard_with_3d_text.html We haven't done a how-to in a while, so heres a way to make snazzy 50's style postcards in a few easy steps.... Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:59:28 +0000 c3a85f452587810b28a914fa49f65785d6a93561 https://3dgeeks.com/news_story/how_to_3d_print_your_own_lp_records.html Pirating music has never been this enjoyable... or as pointless...... 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