So you have a 3D printer ... don’t use Blender. Blender is a tool for organic and sculptural forms. Want to print out a plastic tree? Blender is a great tool. Want to model some Greek and ...

Being able to create your own 3D models is something that can come in handy for a wide range of reasons ... the best free tool for our purposes is Blender, so that is what we shall be using.

Adding textures is a great way to experiment with giving 3D prints a different look, and [PandaN] shows off a method of adding a wood grain effect in a way that’s easy to play around with.