How to Design a Soap Holder Using 3D CAD Software

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

How to Design a Soap Holder Using 3D CAD Software

When designing everyday items like a soap holder, the goal is to balance both functionality and aesthetics. A well-designed soap holder not only keeps soap dry and extends its usability but also adds an element of design to your bathroom or kitchen. With modern tools like SelfCAD, a powerful browser-based 3D modeling software, designing such practical objects has become more accessible to beginners and experts alike. This article will explore the step-by-step process of designing a soap holder using SelfCAD, focusing on key aspects such as choosing the right dimensions, incorporating drainage features, and ensuring structural stability. By the end, you’ll understand how to turn a basic idea into a printable, functional product using intuitive 3D modeling techniques.

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Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 150, height to 50

Click to finalize cube

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

Click delete button to delete selected object

From the modify category on the toolbar choose round object; Set smoothness to 3

Click to finalize round object

Click scale on the toolbar; Set y to 40

Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel

From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 10, height to 20, depth to 4, height segment to 2, position y to 40, position z to 46

Click to finalize cube

From the modify category on the toolbar choose round object; Set smoothness to 3

Click to finalize round object

From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 3, bottom radius to 3, position y to 51, rotation x to 90

Click to finalize cylinder

Click highlighted part on selection cube to turn off region selection

Click on mesh 8 to select it

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

Click to finalize difference

Click copy button to copy selected objects

Click move on the toolbar; Set x to 15, Click copy button to copy selected objects, Set x to -15

Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel

From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose capsule; Set top radius to 3, bottom radius to 3, height to 50, position x to -30, position y to 7, rotation x to 90

Click to finalize capsule

From the tools category on the toolbar choose copy offsets; Set x to 10, 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

Click on mesh 4 to select it. Click on group 1 to deselect

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 on group 1 to select it

Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose difference, Choose group 1 to subtract

Click to finalize difference

From the edit menu on the top toolbar click select all

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

Click to finalize union

Click color picker button to change color of the object; Click white button

Click ok

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.