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3D Printing
Without
Owning a Printer
Vicky Somma
@TGAW
http://tgaw.wordpress.com
http://www.Shapeways.com/shops/tgaw

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About Me

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About Me – Things I’ve Printed in the Last Year

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About Me – Things I’ve Printed in the Last Year

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About Me – Things I’ve Printed in the Last Year
FIRST DOG!!!!

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Printing Without a 3D Printer – My Path

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ANYONE Can 3D Print!
•No Printer Necessary
•No Modeling Necessary

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Pupworkshop
• Point and click to
configure your puppy.
• You control:
• Body
• Color
• Eyes
• Spots, etc.
• Size (which means
Price)
• Your puppy is printed in
full color sandstone
http://pupworkshop.com/

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Pupworkshop
So Easy, My Mom Can Do It! : )

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Pupworkshop

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Shapeways’ 2D to 3D App
https://www.shapeways.com/creator/2dto3d
• Allows you to upload an
image (Logo, Map,
Drawing)
• You specify the size
• You specify the height
• It makes a model for
you!

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Shapeways’ 2D to 3D App
https://www.shapeways.com/creator/2dto3d

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Shapeways’ 2D to 3D App
https://www.shapeways.com/creator/2dto3d

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Shapeways’ 2D to 3D App – Learn More
Laurie Berenhaus - “Turning drawings and images into 3D models”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6SvTkTfDe4
Savanah Peterson – “3D Print a Map Ornament for Your Holiday Tree”
http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-a-Map-Ornament-for-Your-
Holiday-Tree-Nati/
Michael Williamson – “3D printed Ebola”
http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-Ebola/
https://www.shapeways.com/creator/2dto3d

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Color Me Teddy by Rithstore
• Download a template your child colors/decorates
• Scan and Upload
• They Send You a Bear!
http://shpws.me/EELT

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Color Me Teddy by Rithstore
http://shpws.me/EELT

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Printing Without Modeling - Others
• Freakin’ Sweet Apps – Ring Creator
http://freakinsweetapps.com
• Pick the metal
• Pick ring size
• Pick weave properties
• Amazon’s 3D Printing Store
• Custom MixeeMes and BobbleHeads
• Binary Rings
• Wax Seals
• Dog Tags

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Getting Models - Thingiverse
http://www.thingiverse.com

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Getting Models - Smithsonian
http://3d.si.edu/

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Getting Models – So MANY Resources
Including PinShape, YouMagine, Yeggi… Martha Stewart!
Need A Listing? Check out http://3dprintingforbeginners.com/3d-model-repositories/

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Printing Models - Shapeways
• Advanced, high resolution printers
• 50 different materials and finishes
• Plastics
• Steel
• Full Color Sandstone
• Premium Metals like Gold, Silver
• Food-Safe Porcelain (in Pilot)
• Large community of designers/sellers
http://www.shapeways.com
Image Credit: Shapeways

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Printing Models - Shapeways

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Printing Models - Shapeways

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Printing Models - Shapeways

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Printing Models - Shapeways

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Printing Models – 3D Hubs
•Allows you to search for 3D printers in your area
•Often faster turnaround time
•Often cheaper
•Options vary depending on your area
https://www.3dhubs.com/

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Printing Models – 3D Hubs

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Printing Models – 3D Hubs

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Printing Models – Exhibitors Here TODAY!
http://www.techshop.ws/
http://www.nova-labs.org
http://www.meetup.com/Virginia-Tech-NVC-MakerLabClub/
http://www.printedsolid.com/

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Printing Models – Exhibitors Here TODAY!
NovaLabs
Go to Contact and sign up for the 3D Printing
Mailing List
VT NVC MakerLabClub
Open House TOMORROW March 16th – 5:30 PM

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Printing Models – MANY Other Options

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Didn’t Catch All the Links?
• This slideshow is on SlideShare.com
http://tinyurl.com/ndn5vpu
• Reference Post on MakerFaireNova Blog
• Link highlights will be tweeted to #3DPrinting
#SansPrinter #MakerFaireNova

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THANK YOU!!!
https://twitter.com/tgaw
http://tgaw.wordpress.com
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/tgaw
http://www.instructables.com/member/VickyTGAW
http://instagram.com/VickyTGAW
Vicky Somma
vicky@tgaw.com