How to Design a Birthday Cap With SelfCAD

Learn how to design a birthday cap with SelfCAD

How to Design a Birthday Cap with SelfCAD

In this tutorial, we'll embark on a creative journey using SelfCAD, a powerful and user-friendly 3D modeling software. Whether you're a seasoned designer or a beginner eager to explore the world of 3D design, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of crafting a one-of-a-kind birthday cap that reflects your style and personality.

The Interactive tutorial for this article can be accessed here

Once you’ve launched the Editor;

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Cone. Set Horizontal Segments to 10, Vertical segments to 20,

Click to finalize Cone

From the Deform category on the Toolbar choose Twist. Set y to 180

Click ‘x’ to close Transformation panel

Click to activate Polygon selection. Click on highlighted region to select it

Click Delete button to delete selected object

Click highlighted part on selection cube to turn off region selection

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Add Thickness. Set Thickness to -2

Click to finalize Add thickness

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Star. Set Local Position to false 

Set Radius to 15, Set Inner Radius to 5, Height to 5, Position y to 95, Rotation x to -90, Local Position to undefined

Click to finalize Star

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Round Object. Set Smoothness to 2

Click to finalize Round Object

Click on mesh-4 to select it

Click Stitch & Scoop on the Toolbar. From the Tool panel choose Union

Click to finalize Union

Complete!

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 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 and 3D Modeling 101 series. This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace.