Tinkercad is a free, web-based 3D design program. Makers can work through tutorials to learn the basics of the program and then continue to learn by embarking on quests to challenge themselves to reach the next level of 3D design! Tinkercad uses basic geometric shapes to create intricate designs. Possibilities are endless; from plants to animals to buildings to microbes to home decor and even accessories. If you can imagine it, you can create it with Tinkercad. Designs constructed in Tinkercad can be 3D printed, including movable parts, or even downloaded into Minecraft!
Warning: BOSS LEVEL!
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The 3D pen works by extruding heated plastic that cools almost instantly into a solid, stable structure, allowing for the free-hand creation of three-dimensional objects. Warning: practice makes perfect when it comes to using these pens. Before picking one up... do your research!
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