User Manual Q&AAnswer
Mar 13, 2025 - 11:06 PM
To create a custom mini shelf using Tinkercad, follow these steps:
1. Step 1: Back Wall
- Select the box (or cube) shape from the Basics Shapes category.
- Make it 1/8 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 5 inches long.
2. Step 2: Side Walls
- Take another cube shape.
- Make it 2 inches tall, 1/8 inches wide, and 4.25 inches long.
- Place it within the edge of the back wall.
- Duplicate it by pressing Ctrl + D.
- Put the copy on the other side of the back wall.
3. Step 3: Shelves
- Select another cube shape.
- Make it 2 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 1/8 inches long.
- Place it at the top of the side walls.
- Duplicate it (Ctrl + D).
- Move the duplicate 1.625 inches below the first shelf.
- Duplicate the second shelf, and the third shelf will appear below it.
4. Step 4: Top Shelf
- Select the wedge shape from Basic Shapes.
- Make it 1.875 inches tall, 1/8 inches wide, and 3/4 inches long.
- Place it on top of the back wall, against the top of the first shelf.
- Duplicate it and put the new wedge on the opposite edge.
5. Step 5: Decorate the Walls
- Use the scribble tool from Basic Shapes to create swirls and decorate the walls.
6. Step 6: Grouping the Shelf
- Once you've finished decorating the walls, group the entire shelf together by dragging the cursor across the design and pressing Ctrl + G.
7. Step 7: Print Time
- The shelf is now ready to be printed.
- Print it on its back to minimize the amount of supports used in the printing process.
- With this size, it took about 6.5 hours to print.
8. Step 8: Sanding the Shelf
- Use sandpaper to smooth out the rough surfaces for a more polished look and easier painting job.
9. Step 9: Paint It
- Use acrylic paint or any color of your preference to paint the shelf.
10. Step 10: Finished Shelf
- Now you can display your tiny treasures on the custom mini shelf you created using Tinkercad. Enjoy!
For more detailed instructions and visuals, refer to the "Mini Shelf Created With Tinkercad" instruction manual provided.
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