3D Make & Print is a comprehensive, inspiring manual for one of the most exciting fields of modern technology – 3D printing. With this stunning new publication from the makers of 3D Artist, you'll learn how to pick and prepare a new 3D printer, how to use and maintain it, and how to create your own 3D models that are perfect for printing. You'll make models with moving parts, realistic replicas of film and game props, you'll master the best finishing techniques for your prints and learn all about the kinds of filaments you can print with. Not only that, you'll also get a free library of ready-made prints with this publication so you can start printing today! Featuring: Get Started With 3D Printing – Everything you need to know about modelling and printing in 3D. Life-saving 3D prints – Discover how 3D printing is helping the medical industry. Make a Troll slayer sword – Look like a badass at the next con you go to! 3D-Print From Scanned Photos – Make lifelike models and print out real people.

Welcome • Bring your wildest designs to life today

100 FREE models • WANT TO TRY OUT 3D PRINTING RIGHT NOW? DOWNLOAD THESE FANTASTIC MODELS FROM THE EXPERTS AT MYMINIFACTORY

The Gallery

12 WAYS 3D PRINTING CHANGED THE WORLD • FROM SPACE AND AGRICULTURE TO FASHION AND MEDICINE, EXPLORE ALL OF THE WAYS THAT 3D PRINTING IS SHAPING THE WORLD WE LIVE IN TODAY

GET STARTED WITH 3D PRINTING

HOW DO 3D PRINTERS WORK? • NEED TO PRINT A PLASTIC HINGE, A METAL COG OR EVEN AN ENTIRE ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT? THERE’S A 3D PRINTER FOR THE JOB!

THE CHEAPEST, EASIEST PRINTER • FDM PRINTERS WORK BY PUTTING DOWN EXTRUDED MATERIAL LAYER BY LAYER UNTIL THE ENTIRE MODEL IS COMPLETED

THE EXPENSIVE, INDUSTRIAL PRINTER • SLS PRINTERS CAN COST OVER £250,000, ARE SEVEN FEET TALL AND RUN AT ROUGHLY 150 DEGREES

THE SLS PRINTING PROCESS • READ ON AND DISCOVER IF AN SLS MACHINE IS THE SOLUTION TO YOUR PRINTING NEEDS

THE RESIN-BASED DETAIL PRINTERS • SLA AND DLP PRINTERS BOTH USE RESIN TO MAKE THEIR PARTS, BUT DIFFER SLIGHTLY IN THEIR METHODS

THE COLOURFUL, AFFORDABLE PRINTER • THIS PROCESS USES A PLASTER POWDER AND A BINDING AGENT, AND ENABLES USERS TO PRINT IN FULL COLOUR

UNDERSTANDING FILAMENTS • FILAMENTS ARE WHAT YOUR 3D PRINTS WILL BE CREATED WITH ON YOUR DESKTOP PRINTER. FIND OUT WHICH IS THE BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR PROJECT

YOUR FIRST 3D PRINT • GETTING STARTED WITH 3D PRINTING DOES NOT NEED TO BE A DAUNTING TASK, MAKE A START TODAY

MAINTAINING YOUR 3D PRINTER • LEARN HOW TO FIX YOUR PRINTING IF AND WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG

AN INTRODUCTION TO MODELLING • THERE ARE SEVERAL SOFTWARE PACKAGES THAT YOU CAN USE FOR MODELLING. DISCOVER WHICH ONE IS THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU

FREE MODELS • DISCOVER THE ONLINE OUTLETS THAT ALLOW YOU TO DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE MODELS FOR NOTHING

MAKE YOUR OWN • MOVE ON FROM USING OTHER PEOPLE’S DESIGNS AND START CREATING YOUR OWN 3D MODELS

ESSENTIAL MODELLING TIPS • LEARN THE MOST IMPORTANT RULES TO DESIGNING AND MODIFYING YOUR MODELS SPECIFICALLY FOR 3D PRINTING

A GUIDE TO FINISHING • ENSURING THAT YOUR PRODUCT IS FINISHED PROPERLY IS KEY TO CREATING A HIGH-END 3D PROJECT

TIPS FOR FINISHING • FINISH YOUR 3D PRINTED OBJECTS IN STYLE. PATIENCE, SKILL AND THE RIGHT TOOLS WILL HELP

GLOSSARY • UNDERSTANDING OF THE MEANINGS OF THE TERMINOLOGY

WORKFLOW • BEFORE STARTING YOUR PROJECT IT IS WORTH DETAILING HOW, WHAT AND WHEN

Create an iPhone 6 case • YOU CAN DESIGN AND CUSTOMISE YOUR OWN iPHONE CASE BY USING A FEW COMMANDS IN SKETCHUP.

Design a model • OUR EXPERT REVEALS HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE A STYLISED MODEL IN ZBRUSH, STARTING WITH A SKELETON IMPORTED FROM SOLIDWORKS

Build a laser blaster prop • HAVE...