How to Design a Printable Cookie Form Using 3D CAD Software

Learn How to Design a Printable Cookie Form Using 3D CAD Software with the help of this article

How to Design a Printable Cookie Form Using 3D CAD Software

Baking is not just a culinary art; it’s also a creative expression, and cookie forms or cutters are an essential tool for turning simple dough into intricate shapes. Designing a custom cookie form adds a personal touch to your baking and ensures your cookies stand out. With SelfCAD, a powerful yet beginner-friendly 3D modeling software, creating a printable cookie form has never been easier.

This article walks you through the process of designing a printable cookie form using SelfCAD, focusing on creating shapes, adjusting dimensions, and ensuring the design is suitable for 3D printing. Whether you’re a baker looking to customize your creations or a hobbyist exploring 3D modeling, this guide will help you turn your ideas into reality

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Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Cylinder; Set Vertical segments to 10

Click to finalize Cylinder

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

Click Delete button to delete selected object

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

Click Scale on the Toolbar; Set x to 40, z to 40

Click on selection cube to turn off region selection

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Add thickness; Set Thickness to 1, Use Mirrored Thickness to true

Click to finalize Add Thickness

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

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Inset; Set Inset Amount to 3, Click Add Option to add next macro step

Set operation to extrusion, amount to 10, Click Add Option to add next macro step, Set operation to inset, amount to 1

Click to finalize inset

Click copy button to copy selected objects

From the modify category on the toolbar choose add thickness; Set thickness to 12. Use mirrored thickness to true

Click to finalize add thickness

Click on mesh 4 to select it

Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 4(1) to subtract.

Click to finalize difference

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