ZBrush: 3D Printing

Get your models ready for 3D printing with ZBrush. Learn how to size objects correctly, save on material costs, and make sure colors print true.

Prepare your models for 3D printing with ZBrush, the popular program for 3D modeling and digital sculpting. Learn how to measure your models with real world units, so everything prints at the right size; save on material costs by hollowing out your models; and make sure your colors print true. Author/artist/3D aficionado Ryan Kittleson also shares some advanced tips and tricks for getting the best results from your particular printer.

This course was created by Ryan Kittleson. We're honored to host this training in our library.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files
• What you should know before watching

1. Preparing Models for 3D Printing

• Deciding on hollow or solid 3D prints
• Reducing polygon count with Decimation Master
• Managing Polygroups and SubTools

2. Working with Scale and Distance

• Measuring distances in ZBrush
• Sizing an object
• Dealing with scale offset
• Measuring minimum thicknesses
• Fixing parts that are too thin
• Cutting models into smaller pieces
• Using the 3D Print Exporter

3. Making Hollow Models with Panel Loops

• Cutting a hole in the model
• Creating wall thickness with Panel Loops
• Fixing problems with Panel Loops
• Maximizing polygonal detail

4. Hollowing out a Model with Dynamesh Shelling

• Using Dynamesh for shelling
• Making a subtraction object
• Hollowing models with Create Shell

5. Working with Color 3D Printing

• Preparing the model for UV layout
• Laying out UVs with UVmaster
• Exporting for color 3D printing

Conclusion

• Where to go from here