How to Design Bath Soap Holder Using 3D CAD Software

Learn How to Design Bath Soap Holder Using 3D CAD Software with the help of this software

How to Design Bath Soap Holder Using 3D CAD Software

Designing everyday household items in 3D offers a great way to blend practicality with creativity. A bath soap holder, for instance, may seem like a simple object, but designing one allows you to consider important factors like drainage, stability, aesthetics, and ease of use. Creating such a model from scratch encourages thoughtful design and problem-solving, resulting in a custom item that fits your space and style perfectly.

In this article, we’ll walk through the process of designing a functional and visually appealing bath soap holder using SelfCAD. From sketching the basic shape to refining details like grooves or support structures, you’ll learn how to turn an idea into a ready-to-print 3D model. This project is ideal for beginners and intermediate users looking to sharpen their modeling skills while creating something useful for everyday life

To access the interactive tutorial to this article, check out; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/2e4o3e365j4f231o3f19684476b5z2c3g1u3

Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 200, height to 50,

Tick the checkmark finalize cube

Click to activate face selection; Click on highlighted region to select it

Click delete button to delete selected objects

From the modify category on the toolbar choose add thickness; Set thickness to 5

Tick the checkmark to finalize add thickness

From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 10, Bottom radius to 10, height to 5, vertical segments to 6, position x to -95, position y to 50, position z to -45

Tick the checkmark to finalize cylinder

Click copy button to copy selected objects; Click scale on the toolbar; Set x to 13, z to 15

Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel

Click on mesh 8 to select it

Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 8(1) to subtract.

Tick the checkmark to finalize difference

From the tools category on the toolbar choose copy offsets; Set x to 16, amount of copies to 12, Click copy button to create copies.

Click ‘x’ to close copy offsets panel

Click move on the toolbar; Set x to 0.

Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel

Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.

Tick the checkmark to finalize union

Click copy button to copy selected objects; Click move on the toolbar; Set x to -8, z to -32

Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel

Click on union1 to select it

Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.

Tick the checkmark to finalize union

From the tools category on the toolbar choose copy offsets; Set z to 25, amount of copies to 3, Click copy button to create copies.

Click ‘x’ to close copy offsets panel

Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.

Tick the checkmark to finalize union

From the right panel choose cube selection; Set right to 10

Tick the checkmark to finalize cube selection

Click delete button to delete selected objects

Click move on the toolbar; Set y to 25

Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel

From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose capsule; Set position x to 90, position y to 10, position z to 45, rotation x to -30, rotation z to 30

Tick the checkmark finalize cube

Click on mesh 4 to select it

Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 12 to subtract.

Tick the checkmark to finalize difference

Click color picker button to change color of object; Click beige.

Click ok

Click on union 3 to select it. Click on difference 2 to deselect

Click color picker button to change color of object; Click purple

Click ok

Click on difference 2 to select

Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.

Tick the checkmark to finalize union

As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.

More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace