How to Design a Creative Towel Hook using 3D CAD Software
Sometimes the simplest household items are the best places to get creative. A towel hook, for example, isn’t usually something we think much about, but with the right design it can be both useful and fun. Thanks to 3D modeling tools like SelfCAD, it’s easy to bring ideas to life without needing years of design experience. In this article, I’ll walk you through how to design a creative towel hook using SelfCAD, showing how a small project can turn into a chance to experiment, learn, and make something unique for your home.
To access the interactive tutorial to this article, check out; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/3j...74l4h4ls283c47
Once you’ve launched the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 50, height to 20, depth to 150.
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set radius to 100, horizontal segments to 50, vertical segments to 50, position y to 5, position z to 10.
Tick the checkmark to finalize sphere
Click cube selection on the toolbar; Set left to 85, right to 115
Tick the checkmark to finalize cube selection
Click inverse selection button to inverse selection, click delete button to delete selected objects
From the tools category on the toolbar choose fill polygons
Tick the checkmark to finalize fill polygons
Click on mesh 4 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 8 to subtract.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 20, height to 20, depth to 20, height segment to 3, position y to 10, position z to -60.
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
Click to activate face selection; Click on highlighted region to select it
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set extrusion amount to 120.
Tick the checkmark to finalize extrusion, Click on highlighted region to deselect it
Click on difference 1 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 12 to subtract and set keepsubtracted object to true.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set radius to 6, horizontal segments to 50, vertical segments to 50, position y to 11, position z to 40.
Tick the checkmark to finalize sphere
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?lis...diR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace
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Sometimes the simplest household items are the best places to get creative. A towel hook, for example, isn’t usually something we think much about, but with the right design it can be both useful and fun. Thanks to 3D modeling tools like SelfCAD, it’s easy to bring ideas to life without needing years of design experience. In this article, I’ll walk you through how to design a creative towel hook using SelfCAD, showing how a small project can turn into a chance to experiment, learn, and make something unique for your home.
To access the interactive tutorial to this article, check out; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/3j...74l4h4ls283c47
Once you’ve launched the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 50, height to 20, depth to 150.
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set radius to 100, horizontal segments to 50, vertical segments to 50, position y to 5, position z to 10.
Tick the checkmark to finalize sphere
Click cube selection on the toolbar; Set left to 85, right to 115
Tick the checkmark to finalize cube selection
Click inverse selection button to inverse selection, click delete button to delete selected objects
From the tools category on the toolbar choose fill polygons
Tick the checkmark to finalize fill polygons
Click on mesh 4 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 8 to subtract.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 20, height to 20, depth to 20, height segment to 3, position y to 10, position z to -60.
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
Click to activate face selection; Click on highlighted region to select it
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set extrusion amount to 120.
Tick the checkmark to finalize extrusion, Click on highlighted region to deselect it
Click on difference 1 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 12 to subtract and set keepsubtracted object to true.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set radius to 6, horizontal segments to 50, vertical segments to 50, position y to 11, position z to 40.
Tick the checkmark to finalize sphere
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?lis...diR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace
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