I 3D Printed My Most Viewed Blender Tutorial on a Bambu Lab H2C
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I 3D Printed My Most Viewed Blender Tutorial on a Bambu Lab H2C

This is one of my favorite 3D prints I've ever made. It's a bakery planter — and it glows. This was inspired by a Grease Pencil tutorial I made about 4 years ago that became my most viewed video on the channel. Bambu Lab sent me their new H2C printer and I thought it was a great opportunity to take the bakery from the digital world and make it real.

When I decided to do this I hadn't done anything this involved before. I started 3D printing about a year and a half ago and most of my designs have been decorative or simple functional items. But the H2C is built for multicolor workflows and I wanted to push what I could do — from both a technical and creative standpoint. It was a huge learning experience. But I really loved how it turned out.

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How I Turn 2D Drawings into 3D Models in Blender
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How I Turn 2D Drawings into 3D Models in Blender

I've been working with Grease Pencil in Blender for a few years now and one thing I kept running into was the conversion problem. Grease Pencil is incredible for drawing and animating in 3D space, but when I needed to turn those strokes into actual mesh geometry, the process was never clean. I tried building a solution with Geometry Nodes but kept hitting walls, specifically around retaining variable stroke thickness and working freely in the viewport without fighting the object's origin point.

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I Turned My Illustration into a 3D Printed Bookmark
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I Turned My Illustration into a 3D Printed Bookmark

So me and Theo have been on a big reading kick lately. If you don't know, Theo is my desk plant, and he's kind of taken on a life of his own around here. He's been going through books faster than I can keep up, and I noticed I'd been using a napkin as my bookmark. Not exactly ideal. So I thought, why not make something better? Something illustrated, sturdy, and actually worth using. Theo approved the idea, which matters because he's been my pseudo art director lately.

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My Coolest 3D Print Yet on Bambu Lab P1S | Kingdom Hearts Lithophane
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My Coolest 3D Print Yet on Bambu Lab P1S | Kingdom Hearts Lithophane

I created my coolest 3D print yet—a multicolored lithophane that comes to life when backlit! Using Blender 3D, Bambu Lab P1S, and CMYK filament, I transformed a Kingdom Hearts-inspired design into a glowing masterpiece. Check out my full process, from design to assembly, and see how you can create your own! Watch the video for the full breakdown!

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Drawing 3D Meshes in Blender 4.3 | Grease Pencil & Geometry Nodes + Free Project File
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Drawing 3D Meshes in Blender 4.3 | Grease Pencil & Geometry Nodes + Free Project File

Learn how to turn Grease Pencil drawings into 3D meshes using Geometry Nodes in Blender 4.3! This method mimics the Screw Modifier but offers more flexibility, allowing for creative and procedural modeling. Whether you're making vases or experimenting with shapes, this setup is easy to follow. Plus, grab the free project file to try it yourself. Watch the full tutorial now!

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How to Make 3D Look Illustrated | Stylized Stipple Toon Shader Blender Tutorial
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How to Make 3D Look Illustrated | Stylized Stipple Toon Shader Blender Tutorial

Create a stylized stipple toon shader in Blender 3D using Eevee! This shader adds an illustrative, hand-drawn effect to 3D models, perfect for non-photorealistic rendering. Follow along as I break down the setup for both object and world shaders with step-by-step guidance. Plus, grab the free shader file on my Gumroad!

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My 6-Month 3D Printing Journey: The Bambu Lab P1S Experience
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My 6-Month 3D Printing Journey: The Bambu Lab P1S Experience

Thinking of starting 3D printing? Here’s my 6-month journey with the Bambu Lab P1S, covering first prints, challenges, and tips for beginners. From keychains and plant pots to multicolor designs using the AMS system, discover how this beginner-friendly printer made my creative projects a success!

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Introducing "Magic Storybook" - Learn 2.5 in Blender 3D with Grease Pencil
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Introducing "Magic Storybook" - Learn 2.5 in Blender 3D with Grease Pencil

Hey everyone! Excited to share that Part 2 of my grease pencil course is out now! I've renamed the course to “Magic Storybook" and this update focuses on how to use grease pencil in a workflow that combines 3D elements. We'll learn the techniques to take your 2D drawings and transform them into magical 3D scenes in Blender 3D.

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Why Creative Hobbies Are Important for Your Mental Health and Fulfillment as a Creative
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Why Creative Hobbies Are Important for Your Mental Health and Fulfillment as a Creative

As artists, it can be challenging to stay motivated and inspired. However, engaging in creative hobbies can have a positive impact on your mental health and overall well-being. By expressing yourself creatively, relaxing, using positive self-talk, connecting with others, and practicing mindfulness, you can boost your mental health and happiness as an artist. Whether you prefer painting, writing, or playing music, make sure to prioritize your mental health and indulge in your creative hobby.

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Create this Hybrid 2D/3D Cake in Blender 3.0 + Transcription
Kevin Ramirez Kevin Ramirez

Create this Hybrid 2D/3D Cake in Blender 3.0 + Transcription

Hey everyone! Here’s a tutorial to create this 2D & 3D cake in Blender 3D with Grease Pencil. This is a follow up to the bakery tutorial I posted last year. In that tutorial, I mentioned a workflow that I prefer when using grease pencil is to combine it with 3D meshes. Here, I walk through that workflow to achieve this stylized textured look.

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