Learn to use the software used to design for our 3D printer and laser cuter.
Learn about the qualities of good design and environmentally responsible design.
Use our digital tools to create original, useful, high-quality creations.
Work to become independent problem solvers.
Use Tinkercad to design an original 3D candle holder for an LED candle.
Candle holder must be at least 2" cubed.
Candle holder may not exceed 3" cubed.
Candle holder sides must 1/8 inches thick or less.
Candle holder must have cut-outs that open to the center of the vessel.
Completed design must be added to class folder as an .STL file.
Send Mrs. Bisson and email informing her that you have completed your design and are ready to have it printed. Email must have proper subject, greeting, tone, and signature.
Completed print must be sanded smooth.
Completed design must be painted, polished, and/or sealed.
Use Adobe Illustrator to create a pattern for a 3D box that can, mostly, hold together without adhesive (a little wood glue at the end ensures longevity).
Test a print on the Glowforge using draftboard.
Make adjustments and improvements to your design
Export final Illustrator design as a .SVG file with your name and "cut" (ex. Bisson_Cut.SVG) and add to class folder.
Sketch etchings using iPad, Apple Pencil, and Procreate.
Export sketch as a .PNG file with your name and "etch" (ex. Bisson_Etch.PNG) and add to class folder.
Send Mrs. Bisson and email informing her that you have completed your design and are ready to have it printed. Email must have proper subject, greeting, tone, and signature.
Sand, glue, and seal final product.
Once you have successfully completed the first two design challenges you may begin on a project of your choosing. However, before you begin you must fill out this Google Doc and wait for a response from Mrs. Bisson. There are a few guidelines.
This must be a project YOU design on the digital tools I have shared with you. We are not printing/cutting/etching projects created by others.
This project must be a reflection a considerable investment of time and effort.
This project must be something you have a use for and not a waste of materials.
All artwork on the project must be original. You may not use any copyrighted material.
This project must be small. It cannot be larger than a 3x3 inch cube.