Chuck Hilliard

"This is such a great learning program you’ve created, thank you so much. I needed this so badly! I already know I’m going to come back to your videos 7-8 times." - Review from past courses.

Already Helped 72,298 Makers

*Stats from my old youtube blender precision series*

Course Overview

Made by a maker for makers to start making from day one!

Learn 3D modeling through practical application in 10 concise 3D printing learning projects.

Everything you need to know to get started in one place.


- - Leaving you ready to bring your creative ideas and model remixes to life - -

- 3D Print Design Made Easy -

Start Making YOUR Ideas Today.

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Want to learn blender for 3D printing or

precision modeling but don't know how?



Everything you need to get started in ONE place

This course will teach you everything that is important to begin your precision 3D journey. Start making from day one learning the fundamental principles, tools and settings while modeling an array of 3D printing projects. All guided through a step by step spiral learning path. No need to search for relevant & up to date online videos from different sources to get started.


Appropriate for absolute beginners

Don't know anything about 3D, Blender or just getting started? Coming from a CAD program? Not a problem. This course will guide you right from the start and cut through the fluff of the vast world of blender to show you what you actually need to know. If you have some experience already, this course will help you fill in the precision modeling gaps and smoothly show you the diverse world of product design in Blender.


Learn by making via a spiral learning structure

Right away you'll be modeling your first of ten 3D printable learning projects. Projects are cut up into a series of short videos. Each project is designed to introduce new concepts and build on the foundations learnt in the last project. By the end of the ten projects, you'll be able to bring your ideas to life.


Needing help

Each lesson is designed to be as clear and understandable as possible. With that said, if you need help at any point just ask in the discussion section under each lecture, where Me, the academy team and other students are available to help.


A maker community behind you

Plus, access to an exclusive students-only community, where you can ask questions, share your projects and give or receive feedback from us or other students.

Free Updates

All future course updates for free


Support

Help from the academy team


Download

Watch the course offline



Project Files

All important project files included



No Subscription

Pay once and get lifetime access

Community

Join the student-only community

Certificate

A certificate on course completion


Stream

Watch the course online

Accessibility

All videos have English captions

Start Making Now

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Your Instructor

Meet Jonathan, the maker behind Maker Tales.
He's a multi-media maker, experienced in product design, 3D Printing, Laser cutting, visual effects, and much more. He'll be the one guiding you step by step through this course.

"The vast world of 3D can be one of the most overwhelming and infuriating experiences imaginable. I know how it feels… I began my journey into the world of 3D, around 12 years ago (2011) studying Creative Digital Media. It was so bad, I abandoned anything 3D until I got my first 3D printer 7 years ago (2015).


The most powerful tool a maker can know is a 3D program. Fast forward 5 years using TinkerCAD, Fusion 360, SketchUp, Rhino 3D. Leading to working full time as a maker. Bringing forward the creation of Maker Tales to help and inspire other makers. This is when blender entered the equation, a free, powerful, open-source 3D program, democratizing the world of 3D modeling.


Created for visual production it can make stunning renders and precise complicated models, once you grasp the mesh modeling workflow. This can be especially difficult having to sift through mountains of visual production fluff, to find the maker info you need.

With a background in VFX, I’ve been able to quickly interpret the powerful tools blender has to offer makers and experienced the pain points that can make Blender unnecessarily hard and long-winded to learn.


That’s why I’ve meticulously created this makers starter guide How To Use Blender For 3D Printing, so you don’t have to go through the headaches that I and many others have had. This makes the whole learning process less painful and more enjoyable, enabling you to start printing your own creations today."

What To Expect

"Course Overview"

Pencil Pot


Learning Project 1

Installation - Fundamental Setup - Orientation - Navigation

3D Modes - Mesh Explained - Mesh Transforms

Inset & Extrusion - Snapping - STL Exporting

*Don't worry if the words above seem alien it will all be explained*

Mesh / .STL Editing


New Topics In Learning Project 2

Importing .stl/.obj - Origin Points - 3D Cursor - Selection

Revisited Topics: Mesh Transforms - Snapping - .STL Exporting


Shower Hanger


New Topics In Learning Project 3

Blender Addons - CAD Transforms - Modifier Mirroring

Bevels & Chamfers - 3D Print Checking

Mesh Clean up - Loop Cutting

Revisited Topics: Mesh Transforms - Snapping - .STL Exporting - Selection - Extrusion

Desk Storage Unit


New Topics In Learning Project 4

Multiple Objects - Origin Points & 3D Cursor Relationship

Normals - Solidify - Mesh Definition - Tolerances - Duplication

Linked Duplication - Bool Union - Face Subdivision

Revisited Topics: Mesh Transforms - Snapping - .STL Exporting - Selection - Extrusion - Inset - Bevels & Chamfers - Mesh Clean up - CAD Transforms - Loop Cut

Secret Shelf


New Topics In Learning Project 5

Bool Difference - Custom Bevels

Vertex Groups - Arraying - Normals Expanded

Revisited Topics: Mesh Transforms - Snapping - .STL Exporting - Selection - Bevels & Chamfers - Mesh Clean up - Normals - Loop Cut

Get Printing Today!

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Hex Key Rack


New Topics In Learning Project 6

Multi Array - Internal faces - Asset Manager - Extrude Manifold

Revisited Topics: Mesh Transforms - Snapping - .STL Exporting - Selection - Extrusion - Inset - Bevels & Chamfers - Mesh Clean up - Normals - CAD Transforms - Arraying - Bool Difference - Tolerances

Stackable Storage


New Topic In Learning Project 7

Multi Bool

Revisited Topics: Mesh Transforms - Snapping - .STL Exporting - Selection - Extrusion - Inset - Bevels & Chamfers - Mesh Clean up - Normals - CAD Transforms - Arraying - Bool Difference

Dot Hanger


New Topics In Learning Project 8

Screwing - Curves - Mesh & Curve Relationship

Revisited Topics: Mesh Transforms - Snapping - .STL Exporting - Selection - Extrusion - Bevels & Chamfers - Mesh Clean up - Normals - CAD Transforms - Bool Difference - Tolerances - Asset Browser

Voronoi Vase


New Topics In Learning Project 9

Stacked Modifiers - Mesh Analysis - Curves Expanded

Revisited Topics: Mesh Transforms - Snapping - .STL Exporting - Selection - Mesh Clean up - Normals - CAD Transforms - Bool Difference - Multi Bool - Curves - Solidify - Screwing

Bacteriophage


New Topics In Learning Project 10

Skin Modifier - Circular Arraying - Null Objects

"Thread" Creation - Flexible Design

Revisited Topics: Mesh Transforms - Snapping - .STL Exporting - Selection - Extrusion - Bevels & Chamfers - Mesh Clean up - Normals - CAD Transforms - Arraying - Bool Difference - Bool Union - Screwing - Mesh Analysis

What Others Have Said About My Courses

Chuck Hilliard

This is such a great learning program you’ve created, thank you so much. I needed this so badly! I already know I’m going to come back to your videos 7-8 times.

Cheri Mares

Coming from Lightwave, I never felt quite at home in Blender and it never quite clicked. But now, because of your fine explanations it feels so natural now! Thanks!

Samuel Loveland

Oh my goodness, thank you so much for teaching all these little things that clear up frustrations I've had trying to figure out Blender on my own!

Brendan Oreilly

Been dealing with these modeling inconsistencies for over a year, insane how I put up with this for so long until now, Thanks for the course, this helped a bunch!

Jack Rynda

You are such a fantastic teacher. I am new to all of this and I tried taking some skillshare courses and they had me consistently pausing in frustration because things weren't clearly explained. This is incredibly precise and wonderful for the non tech-savvy folks. Thank you thank you THANK YOU so much for what you do.

Floris Stoica-Marcu

These series are absolutely amazing. You are such an amazing teacher :D

Now's Your Chance!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find the answer for your question? Contact us here.


When does the course start and finish?

The course stars as soon as you sign up and it will never end! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.


How long do I have access to the course?

Well, How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you will have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.


I've never used Blender before, am I able to follow this courses?

Yes! This course is specially designed to help you get started, even if you don't know anything about Blender or 3D in general.


Do I need a powerful system to run Blender?

In general, Blender should run on older systems. With that said, Blender makes heavy use of your graphics card. That's why we recommend to check if Blender runs on your computer.

Here you can check the system requirements.

We also recommend downloading the latest version of Blender and checking if it runs on your machine.


Do I need a 3D printer to do this course?

Absolutely not. In fact, one of the key reasons some even take the course is to know 3D design before they get a 3D printer. The only downside is that you will not be able to print your designs right away.

Full Course Curriculum & Free Preview

Below you can see the full course curriculum.
Lessons marked as “Preview” can be watched for free.


  Getting Started
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  Learning Project 1 | Pencil Pot
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  Bonus: Share Your Creations
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  Learning Project 2 | Mesh / .STL Editing
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  Learning Project 3 | Shower Hanger
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  Learning Project 4 | Desk Storage Unit
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  Learning Project 5 | Secret Shelf
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  Learning Project 6 | Hex Key Rack
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  Learning Project 7 | Stackable Storage Crate
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  Learning Project 8 | Dot Hanger
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  Learning Project 9 | Wireframe Vase
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  Learning Project 10 | Bacteriophage new
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