How to Design a Lamp With SelfCAD

Learn how to design a lamp with the help of this tutorial

How to Design a Lamp with SelfCAD

Welcome to this tutorial on designing a lamp using SelfCAD. In this guide, we will take you through the step-by-step process of creating your own unique lamp design from scratch. SelfCAD is a powerful online 3D modeling and printing software that offers intuitive tools suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

Designing your own lamp not only allows you to unleash your creativity but also gives you the opportunity to personalize your living space with a functional and aesthetically pleasing piece. Whether you're a hobbyist, a designer, or someone looking to add a personal touch to their home decor, this tutorial is perfect for you.

Throughout this tutorial, we will cover everything you need to know, from setting up your workspace in SelfCAD to refining the final details of your lamp design. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the skills and confidence to create your own custom lamps for any space.

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Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Icosahedron. Set Radius to 100, Segment to 1, Rotation x to 21

Click to finalize Icosahedron

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Capsule. Set Top Radius to 5, Bottom Radius to 5, Height to 200, Position y to 150

Click to finalize capsule

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Shape Generator

Set Fill Top to False, Top Radius to 100, Fill bottom o false, Bottom radius to 100, Number of edges to 30, Extrusion Height to 160, Position y to 180

Click to finalize Shape Generator

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Add thickness

Click to finalize Add Thickness

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Capsule

Set Top Radius to 2, Bottom Radius to 2,Position y to 330, Position z to 50, Rotation x to 90

Click to finalize capsule

From the Tools Category on the toolbar choose Copy offsets. Set Operation to pivot. Set Amount of copies to 6

Click copy button to create copies

Click ‘x’ to close copy offsets panel

From the Edit Menu on the top toolbar choose Group

From the Tools Category on the toolbar choose Copy offsets. Set y to -150

Click copy button to create copies

Click ‘x’ to close copy offsets panel

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Sphere. Set Radius to 25, Position y to 220

Click to finalize Sphere

 Click Scale on the Toolbar. Set y to 60

Click ‘x’ to close Transformation panel

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.