In this tutorial I cover several approaches and techniques for creating 3D-printable pendants from SketchUp. This includes designs that need to be hanging in the balance (for pendants, earrings, mobile elements, etc.) as well as those with multiple support points (e.g. for name necklaces).
Tutorial Video
Links
The extensions and websites that I mention in the video are:
- Shapeways – A 3D printing service that lets you even create objects in precious metals.
- Face Centroid and Area Properties – My SketchUp extension that you need to find the centroid of faces.
- Solid Inspector – A SketchUp extension that is used to check for 3D printability.
Did you design anything with this approach? Share it below in the comments.