Need to Learn 3D Print Design Fast?
Our Print That Thing memberships get you immediate access to all of our comprehensive learning material for an affordable monthly price!
With our compounding approach to learning you'll grasp complex concepts and tools at your speed when you need it.
Why a Membership?
Our membership has the best Blender for 3D Print Workflows.
Print That Thing helps you learn Blender for 3D Print Design through bite-sized lessons, hands-on activities, engaged instructors, and a supportive community.
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Bite-Size Video Lessons: Makes learning efficient and saves you time.
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Hands On Assignments: Learn by doing and track your progress.
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Get Help Fast: Instructors happy to assist you with your questions & assignments
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Access Beginner Series (100-104): Grasp beginner design concepts with compounding learning material.
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Intermediate Libraries: Expand your knowledge of how every Blender tool, modifier, and sculpt brush can be used for 3D Printing.
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Designer Discord: Join like-minded designers in your journey of creation and learning.
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Early Access to New Lessons: Be the first to learn new workflows before anyone else.
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No Contract: Cancel anytime.
Your Membership Includes:
Full Access to All Courses + Digital Downloads Membership
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All Courses, 1) Beginner
Beginner 100 - Blender for 3D Print Basics
(38) 4.8 average rating43 Lessons -
All Courses, 1) Beginner
3D Print Workflow + Effects (101)
(11) 4.8 average rating25 Lessons -
All Courses, 1) Beginner
Box Modeling Basics (101)
(3) 5.0 average rating9 Lessons -
All Courses, 1) Beginner
Intro to Lithophanes - 3D Photos (102)
(5) 5.0 average rating8 Lessons -
All Courses, 1) Beginner
Flexible Pottery Designs (102)
(3) 5.0 average rating9 Lessons -
All Courses, 1) Beginner
Rings with Custom Text (102)
(2) 5.0 average rating10 Lessons
What our students are saying:
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Max @3DWithUs
Max Funkner
I saw this course as a 4-week challenge, strictly following all the instructions step by step. To get the most of this training, students have to fulfill eve...
Read MoreI saw this course as a 4-week challenge, strictly following all the instructions step by step. To get the most of this training, students have to fulfill every task, including creating own designs and 3D printing them out. That's the only way to digest Blender in this crash course. Jason is very supportive and responsive, and great fun too!
Read Less100% satisfied
alejandro canchola
lot of content and information very well explained, easy to follow and learn. Great tricks for 3d printing i didnt know blender had.
lot of content and information very well explained, easy to follow and learn. Great tricks for 3d printing i didnt know blender had.
Read LessGreat start J-Wall and strong finish! Worth every penny.
Michael Russo
Loved week 1, all information I had to find in several videos online before finding your workshop. Keep spreading the love with blender for 3D printing. We...
Read MoreLoved week 1, all information I had to find in several videos online before finding your workshop. Keep spreading the love with blender for 3D printing. Week 2 even better, if I've learned this much in just 2 weeks, can't wait to dive into the next 2. Week 3 continues to live up to the previous weeks of easy to follow tutorials and very exciting projects. I'm looking forward to and disappointed to start the last week of this beginner series. Well here we are, at the end of week 4. This 4 week class was amazing, I learned so much in a short amount of time and the teacher is just great, very patient and easily accessible. Look forward to more training videos and live podcast with you guys! Sad to see it end for me but excited to see it's future for you. Keep living the dream.
Read LessFinally I am feeling confortable with Blender
Jonathan Sada
I really liked this course. I really get more than what I was expecting. I enjoyed the lessons and participating in the Live Meetups. Jayson was super help...
Read MoreI really liked this course. I really get more than what I was expecting. I enjoyed the lessons and participating in the Live Meetups. Jayson was super helpful and always happy to provide support and feedback. The weekly delivery epowered me to follow the course and learn many things in one month. I am ready for the next course :)
Read LessQuick and Easy
Alex Parton
This course was extremely easy. Jayson says at the beginning that its pretty basic, but if you did the intro course you'll get this almost immediately. It's ...
Read MoreThis course was extremely easy. Jayson says at the beginning that its pretty basic, but if you did the intro course you'll get this almost immediately. It's great how things are building on each other.
Read LessBlender for total beginners!
Jonas Lorenz
The course really helped me, a person with no prior Blender experience, to get a grasp of Blender! What I especially like about this course are the fun &...
Read MoreThe course really helped me, a person with no prior Blender experience, to get a grasp of Blender! What I especially like about this course are the fun & cute exercises, and that the keys our instructor presses are being displayed in the video.
Read LessGreat course
Hubert Berg
I've been relatively new to 3D printing and had little experience in blender. This course is very well prepared and a great introduction.
I've been relatively new to 3D printing and had little experience in blender. This course is very well prepared and a great introduction.
Read LessGreat intro to blender
Ilias Ariston
gives good confidence in the different workflows and allows you to make your first attempts in 3d printing.
gives good confidence in the different workflows and allows you to make your first attempts in 3d printing.
Read LessWell done
Paul Bennett
Great lessons guided my initial understanding of Blender a very complicated program
Great lessons guided my initial understanding of Blender a very complicated program
Read LessBeginner 101 - 3D Print Workflow + 5 Effects
Michael Brewer
Great course that covers so much, you'll feel you have made some very big strides in your Blender development/understanding. Jay covers a lot of very prac...
Read MoreGreat course that covers so much, you'll feel you have made some very big strides in your Blender development/understanding. Jay covers a lot of very practical elements within the training modules, and glues them together with a very focused structure & logic. I'm looking forward to taking the next part of the curriculum. FYI: I never give 5 Stars/100% for anything, but if I could give a better score than 4 stars/80%, I would!!! And it would be 4.75 Stars/95% - Much Love, m1ck5k1 ;-/
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Keith Park
It's a lot of information to absorb in a short time frame, but it's all very helpful in understanding the Blender Environment.
It's a lot of information to absorb in a short time frame, but it's all very helpful in understanding the Blender Environment.
Read LessClear, concise and not at all scary!
Rob MacKay
This introduction is exactly what I was hoping for! Jayson is slowly peeling away the layers of mystery, making Blender not nearly as scary as when had I tri...
Read MoreThis introduction is exactly what I was hoping for! Jayson is slowly peeling away the layers of mystery, making Blender not nearly as scary as when had I tried to tackle this on my own. Thank you!
Read LessGet Member Skills & Perks:
• Bite-Size Video Lessons
• Learn by doing
• Get Help Fast
• Access Beginner Series (100 - 104 Series)
• Intermediate Libraries (Tools, Sculpts, Mods)
• 3D Print Downloads
• Designer Discord + LIVE Meetups
• Access on Mobile
• Downloadable Assets
• Early Access to NEW Lessons
• No Contract - Cancel Anytime
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SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN
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Blender Intro & 3D Printing Design Workflows
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Beginner Prototyping for 3D Printed Products
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3D Printing Tool Box & Bool Tool (FREE Blender Add Ons)
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How to build "Flexible" Design Projects
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How to Create Wearable Designs with Custom Text
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Basics to Box Modeling & Subsurf Modeling
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How to take Awesome Photos of your 3D Designs (EEVEE Renders)
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Basics of Sculpting for 3D Printing
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Create Designs for Real World Objects
Beginner 101 Series
Blender UI & 3D Print Workflow
Design Estimate: 2 hrs
Skills Gained: Basic 3D Design Print Theory & Blender Basics
Goal: This course is all about getting to know the tools. Understanding the basic workflows and learning how to manipulate basic objects.
Beginner 102 Series
Flexible Design Techniques & Tools
Design Estimate: 3 hrs
Skills Gained: Working with images, lathe tools, text tools and basics to practical measurements.
Goal: This series is all about learning how to be a flexible designer. By teaching you three different workflows in lithophanes, 3d printed vases, and custom rings, you'll learn how to really start thinking about design structure for your prints.
Beginner 103 Series
Pro Tips & Techniques for Organic Design
Design Estimate: 3 hrs
Skills Gained: Box Modeling Basics, Intro to Tolerance, Basics to splicing models.
Goal: This series is about teaching you more complex techniques to begin opening up your creative side. We'll be teaching box modeling with subsurface modifiers & extrusion tools. You'll also be learning about tolerances in your design workflow by building a toy car. We'll even go over splicing objects so you can cut up larger designs for small 3D printers.
Beginner 104 Series
Sculpting & Adaptive Design Tools
Design Estimate: 3 hrs
Skills Gained: Sculpting Basics, Intro to Adaptive Design, and Digital Rendering w/ Eevee Basics.
Goal: This series teaches the basics of Blender's powerful sculpting tools by crafting your best digital snowman. Adaptive Design will teach you how to measure & design for real-world objects like your cell phone. And because it's always fun to render out your work we've also thrown in a bonus lesson on Eevee basics
EARLY ACCESS COURSES
Intermediate 200 Courses
Design Estimate: Varies
Skills Gained: Learn how all the Blender Tools, Sculpt Brushes, and Modifiers work with your 3D Print Workflow.
Goal: This early access course series is built so that you can really dive into the tools at your disposal. Knowing what's possible with each tool will give you a better understanding of what can be done and spark your imagination.
Meet your Teacher
J-Wall @ PrintThatThing
Instructor
Jayson Wall
In 2019 with an ambition to encourage more 3D Print Makers to learn to design their own work, he began PTT.live in hopes to expand the 3D print design curriculum available online. He's passionate about helping his students grow, learn, and experience their own brainpower. Turning ideas into things is a superpower and he's always looking forward to seeing what his students create!
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is this membership right for?
If you are a self-starter and ready to learn Blender for 3D Print Design our membership will help you print your own ideas no matter your skill level.
Beginners who have never designed anything before are more than welcome!
Tinkercad Users looking to up your design abilities will benefit greatly from our memberships.
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Do I need a 3D Printer to be a member?
No! These courses are focused on designing for 3D printing. While we will touch on the concepts necessary to get your design on the print bed, we will not be focusing on the practical gear or technical side of the process unless specifically stated otherwise in the courses.
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Blender for 3D Print Design? Shouldn't I be learning something else?
Blender is an incredible open-source software that will get you started on your design journey.
It's a Sub-D modeling software that is PRIME for organic modeling. We truly believe that learning the basics of 3D design with Blender lowers the barrier to entry as well as introduces you to the amazing community.
Once you learn blender you will be able dive into any other 3D software with less of a learning curve. -
Will someone be there to help me if I get stuck?
Yes! Our instructors want to help you when you get stuck. Use the "DISCUSSIONS" pannel in every lesson and we'll answer in 2 business days or less.
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When do the classes begin?
From the moment you sign up you have access to ALL courses & perks. This allows you to move at your own pace and ask questions as you need to.
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How long will I be able to have access to the courses?
You will have access to all lessons as long as you have an active membership. This will allow all students the opportunity to go back and retake lessons as well as benefit from updates we make to the courses.
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How long will I be able to have access to the courses?
You will have access to all lessons as long as you have an active membership. This will allow all students the opportunity to go back and retake lessons as well as benefit from updates we make to the course.
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What is your cancellation policy?
There are no contracts, you can simply cancel your account at any time through your Billing Portal. You will have access to all courses until your current billing cycle ends.
If for whatever reason you need help with this process please contact, [email protected] to assist you with your concerns.