• For technical/functional parts: Fusion 360
    • Proprietary and expensive software, but free for Students and Personal use
  • For high detail models such as figurines: Blender
    • Free and Open Source, but has a steep learning curve
  • For simpler, low poly decoration modelling: Blockbench
    • Free and Open Source. Much simpler to use than Blender but has less tools functionality too

Tips for when modelling for 3D printing

  • The printer needs a surface to print on, that means its impossible to print on thin air

Work in progress