Introduction to 3D Printing

This course is a hands-on introduction to the full 3D printing workflow—from digital sculpting to finished object. You’ll be intorduced to tools like ZBrush and Nomad Sculpt, building forms that are ready for production.

We’ll cover the basics of both FDM (filament) and SLA (resin) printing, so you understand when to use each process and how to get reliable results. You’ll work with accessible machines like the Creality Ender 3, a widely used FDM printer.

Materials matter. Filaments like PLA (easy, clean, beginner-friendly) and PETG (stronger, more flexible, slightly more demanding), along with key print settings that affect strength, surface, and finish.

For resin printing, we’ll talk post-processing and curing—the step that turns a fragile print into a durable final piece.

By the end, you’ll have a clear, practical understanding of how to move from idea to object, with the confidence to keep pushing your own designs forward.