3D Sculpture

[gracerad]

Hello!

I am starting a project to make a 3d sculpture of a bird. Does anyone know of any good free resources to make a 3d model and then split it up so I can print it out?

Thanks

[eflyguy]

A pic of the kind of model you are thinking of would be a good starting point for ideas. A laser is not really the most appropriate tool for creating organic objects, but it can be done if you’re looking at something like a skeletal structure or stacked layers…

[PrintToLaser]

I believe Fusion 360 has a slicer in it - if I understand your need.

[mdcoley5]

Does this work for you: Kiri Moto

Make sure to select laser; there you will find the slicer option.

This will only complete one part of your request. It does not do modeling.

[gracerad]

Yes, that layers is what I am thinking of!

[gracerad]

Thanks!

[eflyguy]

Then any 3D design app will work, the you just need to use a slicer (Fusion’s is called Slicr)…

[gracerad]

Is there a free version or do you have to pay?

[eflyguy]

Fusion 360 for personal use is free, i.e. can’t sell anything you design with it.

Are you familiar with 3D modeling applications? If not, be prepared for a steep learning curve.

[chris1]

Autodesk abandoned their slicer product a few years ago. Which is unfortunate, because I’m not sure there’s really an exact replacement. But it’s also extremely hard to search for, since “slicer” is a 3D printing thing (and programs which do that are not for laser cutting).

You might consider using http://flatfab.com/ if you want to design something this way.