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3D Printing from Zero to Hero in Blender ? FDM & MSLA
https://www.udemy.com/course/learn-3d-printing/
Year : 2026
Language : English
Level : Beginner Level
Category : Design
Subcategory : 3D & Animation
Duration : 10h 11m
Lectures : 122
Rating : 4.5/5 (1,979 reviews)
Students : 17,369
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Master 3D Modeling, Slicing & Printing - FDM and MSLA - Bring
Your Ideas to Life with Free Blender Software in 2025
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
* Model and Print with Confidence: Design and 3D print
successfully from scratch.
* Tap Free Resources: Discover where to find top-tier 3D
printing assets.
* Export STL Files: Prep models for flawless printing.
* Slice and Generate G-Code: Control every detail of your
print.
* Design Efficiently: Create stunning 3D models fast.
* Master Photo Scanning: Turn photos into printable 3D
reconstructions.
* Print Like a Pro: Use FDM and MSLA printers with ease.
* Leverage Shapeways: Cost and print your models effortlessly.
* Eliminate Failures: Troubleshoot and perfect your prints ?
all
with Blender!
REQUIREMENTS
* A computer capable of running Blender (free and open-
source).
* A three-button mouse (recommended for smoother navigation).
* No prior Blender experience required ? we start from the
basics!
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR
* Beginners eager to design and print their own unique models.
* Students seeking a fast, no-nonsense path from zero to
expert.
* Designers who want to iterate quickly and bring ideas to
life.
* Architects needing physical models for clients.
* 3D Printer Owners craving a clear, actionable guide.
* Blender Users ready to print their digital creations.
* Hobbyists without a printer ? learn to design and use print
services!
* Professionals looking for a free, powerful design tool.
* Students who want to learn a free design package for their
own
professional use
* Anyone passionate about mastering Blender and 3D printing.
DESCRIPTION
Welcome to 3D Printing from Zero to Hero in Blender ? FDM &
MSLA
? The complete 3D printing course, the only course you?ll need
to learn to 3D model & 3D Print in the free and open source
software Blender. This highly rated course has had great
success
teaching students on Udemy! Packed with 7.5 hours of video
training this is the most comprehensive 3D printing course
available. Even if you have no 3D experience, this course will
take you from zero to hero quickly. Using the methods and
techniques demonstrated throughout the course you will be
capable of Designing, 3D Modelling & Slicing, your own unique
3D
models for 3D printing. Here?s how: Learn from a top
instructor
with almost 100,000 students. The course is kept up to date,
teaching you the latest tools and 3D printing workflows Third
party models not what you need? Learn how to design, 3D model
&
3D print your own unique models Learn how to use Blender as
the
complete 3D design & creation package This course is heavy on
detail. Project based and designed for practical learning,
each
3D modelling project is carefully covered Learn the pitfalls,
eliminate mistakes and failures from your 3D models This
course
has taught well over 5000 students to successfully 3D model &
3D
print With the latest release of Blender there has never been
a
better time to get your creativity flowing This course takes
you
step ? by ? step through engaging video tutorials and teaches
you how to succeed at 3D modelling & 3D printing This
comprehensive course covers a great deal that include:
Detailed
3D Modelling in Blender How to use the 3D print Toolbox Add-on
to test and fix common issues Exporting STL files Slicing your
3D Models Generating the G-Code Printing on a Prusa 3D printer
Uploading to the Shapeways Print Service 3D reconstruction,
photo scanning & Printing Importing External Models &
Techniques
for Preparing for 3D Printing Some of the technology & tools
we
cover include: The free & open source software Blender Slicer
software Prusa 3D printer Shapeways The 3D Print Toolbox add-
on
The MeasureIt add-on The Bolt factory add-on Meshroom The free
&
open source software FreeCAD The projects we create during the
course include: Door Grip (Multiple methods) Modelling a Vase
(Multiple methods) Modelling a phone stand Modelling a piggy
bank 3D reconstruction of 12th century font Modelling a coin
Retopologize an external model IPhone case All these projects
will expose you to the powerful tools within Blender and teach
you the most important concepts while learning 3D printing.
Some
of the topics covered during the course include: Wall
Thickness
Solid models Curve modifier Wireframe modifier Screw modifier
Absolute grid snap Boolean modifier Order of selection FBX
file
import The knife tool Symmetrise SVG files Mirror modifier
Separating & joining Normals Infill Supports Bridging Brim STL
Files Slicing G ? code Heat Bed Extruder So what are you
waiting
for. Click the Buy Now button and this course will have you
printing successfully! Can?t wait to see you in class!
COURSE CONTENT
Chapter 1: Introduction
1. Introduction
2. 3D Printing Common Terms
3. Get the Free and Open Source Software Blender & the
Installation Proces
4. Saving Incrementally, Increasing Undo Steps & Navigation
Settings
5. Enabling Add-ons
6. How to Recover Blend Files after Crashes & Auto Saving
Files
7. Get Your Free Blender Shortcut Key Guide
8. How to Navigate the Blender Interface
9. The Tool Shelf, Sidebar, Modes, & Changing Editor Types
10. Selection Types, Quick Favourites Menu & Transform
Orientations
11. Pivots, Snapping, Zoom Range and Object Visibility
12. Activating Selection Types & the 3D Cursor Tool
13. The Annotate Tool, Dimensioning Add-on and the
Interactive Cube Tool
14. 25. Extrude, Bevel & Edge Loop Tool
15. 27. The Knife, Bisect & Poly Build Tool
16. 29. Using the Spin Tool to Form Profiles
17. 31. How to Create, Split & Join Editor to Form Custom
Workspaces
18. 33. How to use Collections
19. 35. The Versatile Multi-Purpose 3D Cursor Tool
20. 37. Snapping using Relative or Absolute and During
Rotation
21. 39. Face Normals and the Face Orientation Overlay
22. 41. The Coordinates System and Vertices, Edges & Faces
23. 43. How to Start Building your Asset Browser and Linking
Blend Files
24. 45. Common Issues
Chapter 2: Introduction to Editing Fundamentals in Blender
25. 47. Switching Modes
26. 49. Mesh Elements
27. 51. Edge Loops and Extrusion
28. 53. Shading Modes
29. 55. Pivot points & Mirroring
30. 57. Snapping & Zoom Level
31. 59. Non Uniform Transforms
32. 61. Inset & Extrude
33. 63. Assigning Material
34. 65. Environment Lighting
35. 67. Bevel Modifier
36. 69. Setting up Drivers
37. 71. The Array Modifiers
38. 73. Setting key Frames & Switching Cameras
39. 75. Rendering Images & Compiling Video
Chapter 3: Introduction to 3D Printing
40. 77. What is FDM 3D Printing & Printer Parts
41. 78. 3D Printing Common Terms
Chapter 4: Modelling the Grip
42. 79. Precautions when FDM printing
43. 80. What is Unit Scale in Blender and Working with
Metric or Imperial
44. 82. Sizing Reference Images using Primitive Meshes
45. 84. Subdivision Surface Modifier to Increase Smoothing
46. 86. Mesh Circle and Mean Crease to Control Subdivision
Surface Modifier
47. 88. Solid or Wall Thickness
48. 90. Measurement Tool and Changing an Objects Origin
49. 92. Face Normals and Overlapping Vertices
50. 94. 3D print Add-on Non Manifold Checks
51. 96. Exporting STL File
52. 97. Uploading STL File to Shapeways
53. 98. Slicing to Create G-Code for 3D Printing
54. 99. Modelling from Reference Image using Dimensions
55. 101. Zeroing out an Objects Origin & the Spin Tool
56. 103. The Bolt factory add-on
57. 104. Fixing Common Errors including Thin Face using the
3D print add-on
58. 105. Exporting the STL File for Slicing
Chapter 5: File Types
59. Importing file formats Part 1 - Collada ? DAE ?USD ?
Universal Scene Description
60. Importing File Types Part 2 - SVG ? OBJ ? Convert
Images to Grease Pencil
61. Importing file formats Part 3- PLY ? FBX ? GLTF ? MAX -
DXF
Chapter 6: Modelling the Vase
62. 106. Using Screw Modifier to form a Vase Model
63. 107. Vase Mode in the Slicer Software
64. 108. 3D Printing the Vase at Shapeways
65. 109. The Wireframe Modifier
66. 110. Generating G-Code and 3D Printing the Vase on 3D
Printer
Chapter 7: Modelling the Phone Stand
67. 111. Import a Reference FBX Phone Model
68. 112. Absolute Grid Snap
69. 113. Connect Vertex Path & Shrink/Flatten
70. 114. Align Rotation to Target when Snapping
71. 115. Using a Boolean Modifier to Create Recess
72. 116. Applying Transforms and Fixing Model Errors
73. 117. The Order of Selection
74. 118. Slicing to Create G-Code & 3D Printing
Chapter 8: We Begin Modelling the Piggy Bank
75. 119. Bevelling Edges & Edge Sliding
76. 120. The Knife Tool
77. 121 Separating & Joining Meshes
78. 122. Parenting/Child relationships
79. 123. Support Structure when Slicing
80. 124. Support Material & Design Flaws
Chapter 9: 3D Reconstruction
81. 125. Meshroom and the 3D Reconstruction process
82. 126. Reducing Poly count using the Decimate Modifier
Chapter 10: The Coin
83. 127. Symmetrise Tool & Bevel Modifier
84. 128. Mirroring Text using Modifiers
85. 129 Symmetrise Command
86. 130. Curve Object
87. 131. Running through 3D Print Checks & Fixing Errors
88. 132. 3D Printing the Coin
Chapter 11: External Models
89. 133. Digital Asset Collection Online
90. 134. Importing & Correcting Scaling the Model
91. 135. Retopologizing the Model Part 1
92. 136. Retopologizing the Model Part 2
93. 137. Retopologizing the Model Part 3
94. 138. Retopologizing the Model Part 4
95. 139. Retopologizing the Model Part 5
Chapter 12: The Phone Case
96. 140. Convert PDF File to SVG
97. 141. Importing & Scaling SVG
98. 142. Aligning SVG Sections to Different Views
99. 143. Separating, Dissolving & Creating the Profile
100. 144. Forming the Curved Case
101. 145. Converting the Curve to Mesh
102. 146. Dissolving Vertices
103. 147. Boolean Modifier
104. 148. Applying Modifiers & Fixing Errors
105. 149. 3D Printing the Phone Case
Chapter 13: Masked Stereolithography (MSLA) Modelling &
Printing
106. 150. Precautions when MSLA resin printing
107. 151. Using the Spin Tool to Form the Base
108. 152. Boolean Subtraction to form the Head
109. 153. Combing Both Sections into One
110. 154. Merging Both Sections Into One
111. 155. Increasing Resolution & 3D Printing Checks
112. 156. Exporting STL File
113. 157. Slicing The Model in Chitubox
114. 158. Rotating The Model, Slicing & Resin Printing
115. 159. Exporting for FSM Slicing and Printing
116. 160. Screw Modifier to Sweep the Profile
117. 161. Bridge & Circle Commands
118. 162. 3D Model Export Checks
119. 163. Hollowing, Cutting Holes & Printing
Chapter 14: Modelling for Printing in Blender & FreeCAD
120. 164. Modelling & Printing in Blender
121. 165. Modelling & Printing in FreeCAD
Chapter 15: Section 13: Bonus Material
122. Bonus Lecture: Extra Courses
DATES
Published : 2016-05-05
Last Updated : 2026-01-27
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