How to Design a Popsicle Key Chain With SelfCAD

Learn how to design a Popsicle key chain using SelfCAD with the help of this tutorial

How to Design a Popsicle KeyChain with SelfCAD

Welcome to this tutorial where we'll guide you through the process of designing a charming popsicle keychain using SelfCAD. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, SelfCAD offers a user-friendly interface equipped with powerful tools, making it an ideal platform for unleashing your creativity.

Keychains are not only functional but also serve as personal statements or even small tokens of affection. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have crafted your very own popsicle keychain, tailored to your unique style or as a thoughtful gift for someone special.

SelfCAD is a comprehensive 3D modeling software that combines modeling, sculpting, and printing capabilities into one intuitive platform. From simple shapes to intricate designs, SelfCAD empowers users to bring their ideas to life with ease.

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Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar, choose Capsule. Set Top Radius to 60, Bottom Radius to 60, Height to 250

Click to finalize Capsule

Click to activate Face selection

Click on highlighted region to select it

Click Delete button to delete selected object

From the Tools category on the toolbar choose fill polygons

Click to finalize fill polygons

Click Scale on the Toolbar. Set z to 42 using highlighted gizmo

Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar, choose Cube. Set Width to 30, Height to 150, Depth to 10, Position z to 38

Click to finalize Cube

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar, choose Fillet. Set Intensity to 4

Click to finalize Fillet

Click highlighted part on selection cube to turn off region selection

Click on mesh 4 to select it. Click on mesh 8 to deselect it

Click Move on the Toolbar. Set y to 112 using highlighted gizmo

Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel

Click Scale on the Toolbar. Set y to 214 using highlighted gizmo

Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel

Click on mesh 4 to deselect it. Click on mesh 8 to select it

Click Copy button to copy selected object

Click Move on the Toolbar. Set y to 110 using highlighted gizmo. Set z to 59 using highlighted gizmo. Set x to 29 using highlighted gizmo

Click Copy button to copy selected object

Set x to -20 using highlighted gizmo

Click on mesh 8(1) to select it

Click Copy button to copy selected object

Set z to 20 using highlighted gizmo

Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel

Click on mesh 8(1), 8(2), and 4 to select it

Click Stitch & Scoop on the Toolbar. From the Tool panel choose Difference. Choose mesh 8(1), 8(2), 8(3), 8(4) to subtract

Click to finalize Difference

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar, choose Torus. Set Ring Radius to 19, Tube Radius to 5, Position y to 287, Position z to 40, Rotation y to 90, Rotation z to 90

Click to finalize Torus

Click on Difference 1, mesh 8 to select it

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

Click 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.

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