I haven’t followed the Forum much, so I apologize if this is repetitive–but I need some solid help/feedback.
I’m not much of a “techie”, and I would like to be able to design both patterns and, eventually, objects that can be assembled. Obviously, I’ll have to learn how to use a software program. Can anyone/everyone please make recommendations to me about what might best suit my needs at this point?
Thanks so much for any guidance.
Jennifer
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These are the droids you’re looking for:
PS-…Dnd much? My phone just autocorrected droids to druids.
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Think of ‘Gimp’ as the free Photoshop, and Inkspcape as the free Adobe Illustrator.
Fusion 360 for 3D.
Best advice I could give is to search/read the forum regarding ‘Raster’ and ‘Vector’ drawing.
There is a lot to learn here, people are very helpful, and the search function is your friend.
Keep asking questions if you need help!
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always found shillelagh to be useful at low levels
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“Create Water” – used creatively (no pun intended) – is also very useful.
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Never could get the hang of druids, I’m typically a bard or pally man, myself.
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Sorry to hit reply to you Sawa, always hit the wrong reply button 
Thank you so much. Greatly appreciated!
THANK YOU! Very helpful.
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Thank you!
Thank you for the suggestion. I’ll check it out!
Mmmhmmm! Sure.
So… the list is amazing. But if you were brand-spanking new to 3D design (but relatively savvy about Photoshop, basic Illustrator tools, etc, etc.) where would you start?
It looks like I’m waiting until August, so I have time to learn!
If you have access to Illustrator/Photoshop and you have some experience with them, that’s a very good place to start. Get more familiar with Illustrator.
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Right now, the best place to start for 3D modeling software tutorials is YouTube. Choose whichever program you want to learn, (I recommend Fusion 360), and do a search for tutorials for that program.
The AutoDesk beginner tutorials for F360 are excellent, and a great place to start.
And John is correct…get really comfortable with Illustrator first, because laser works with 2D interpretations of 3Dmodels.
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I grabbed and have played with Fusion 360 though far from good with it as I work way too much for any real free time except 1 every two weeks but it is powerful and it’s free for hobbyists and small businesses under 100k$
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