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Candy Can Vase

Hey everyone!

Here’s another Christmas model, I call it the Candy Cane Vase. I’m calling it a base but it can he used as a vase, candy jar, or anything related!

Prints in 2 separate pieces and you just twist them together afterwards! For the test print you see in the photos, I did a red to white color swap on the bottom piece so the bottom would match the top!

Hope you all enjoy this one, here is the link where you can find it in the archives!

MegaClicker9000 Now Available!

Hey everyone!

So this is where our Clickit Fidgets have progressed to, I present the MegaClicker9000.  This fidget utilizes the same exact button found in the other Small Disc Clickit designs, but with 127 buttons!

I printed one myself and it is VERY satisfying to play with, haha.  Took about 1 day and 14 hours to print at a 0.2 layer height.

As with the other Clickit Models, this design comes with THREE different levels of clearance so you ca...

7 Disc Clickits (Small & Large) Are Now Available!

Hey everyone!

So after I got the Clickit Keychains done I wanted to create some full-sized, handheld fidgets using the same 'click' mechanism that I used in the keychains.  

Here we have the Small & Large 7 Disc Clickits.  The Small utilizes the same exact button as the Small Disc Keychain, and the Large has the same button as the Large Disc Keychain.  

Same as with the keychains, both of these models come with THREE different clearan...

Clickit Fidget Keychains: Updates + New Fidget!

Hey everyone,

Thank you so much for the great feedback on these designs!  First thing, I'm going to officially start calling these things Clickit Fidgets (someone suggested it, kinda stuck in my head).  Secondly,  I have taken your suggestions and made a couple updates to these models:

1) I create a third variation (The Small Disc Clickit Keychain) with a smaller button, which is easier to press through without any binding, and has a different outer texture.

Mini Fidgets Now Available

Hey everyone!

Here are the 2 new fidgets I've been promising at last!  I'm calling them the 'Disc Fidget' and the 'Toggle Fidget', the first two of my new Mini Fidget category.  I've printed these things dozens of times on multiple printers, with different materials in an attempt to get it just right!

The goal with these new mini fidgets is to try and pack as many features as possible into a small, simple, print-in-place keychain.  Each design has 2 variations; An E...

Shrock & Rockzilla + Fidget Update

Hey everyone!  

Here are the two newest mashups, Shrock and Rockzilla!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1q9mJzD696ruFD76oZFTk8Uiu2NZzZ_mg?usp=sharing

Fidget News:

I've been prototyping 3 new fidget designs for a few days, and I will have them finished up and available to you all tomorrow!  Just need to get some good photos and ...

Three New Rock Mashups

Hey everyone, 

Here are the 3 newest Rock mashups.  The Rockodile (not available anywhere else yet), The Arocknid, and Georock. I really hope you're not irritated by these, but they're a great way for me to practice my skills in Blender and have a little bit of fun while I'm at it.  

Here is a link to all of the Rock Mashups:

https://drive.g...

Grock (Groot + Rock Mashup) Now Available

Hey everyone,  

Here's another one, except this one requires no supports! :)  I promise I have some more "serious" models coming very soon, they're just taking a lot of prototyping time to get just right. I hope you're enjoying these in the meantime!

Thanks!

- Jacob

Rockgu (Rock + Grogu Mashup)

Hey everyone,

I'm having fun with these quick mashups, so here's another one!  I present, Rockgu!  This one does need supports, and I have posted a photo of what my supports looked like in the Archives!  Here is the link to the files!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iuStyCx-5m2Eou6DWvEbuZGEXDfUI0uq?usp=sharing

I know nobody like...

TyRockosaurus Rex

Hey everyone, 

If you follow me on Tik Tok you may have seen i've been having some fun with mashups lately.  Well here we are.  Haha.   This model DOES need supports, but I have included a photo of my supports in the Archives with the STL.  Here is the link to the file in the drive!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xOaPpOify1...

Patreon Live Stream - 11/16/2021

Recap:

Thanks to anyone that joined the live tonight!  For anyone that missed it, I showed how to create custom threads in Fusion 360 (similar to what was used in the Fidget Bolt).  Then I showed the progress on the newest Fidget Clicker I'm working on (almost done!), and the progress on the functional Pokeball!

Hope to see you on the next one!

- Jacob

New YouTube Video + New Tutorial News!

Hey everyone!

I just released a video on YouTube showing a little more in depth look into how I created the Front Man mask in VR if anyone cares to check it out!

Other Big News: I've begun filming my beginner course for 3D Modeling In Fusion 360!  This is something I've been planning for a while, and I've finally found sometime to start putting the ideas into video!

This initial course is going to be a 5-6 video series designed to help someone get started in Fusion 36...

Next Live Stream

Hey everyone!

Lets go ahead and plan our next live stream to be next Tuesday, November 16th at 8pm EST.  

On the last live stream I pretty much just did some modeling-by-request in both Fusion 360 and Blender, and I would love to do that again!  If there's any certain techniques or types of models you would like seen, feel free to join the live and we can work on some stuff together!

See you then!

- Jacob

Christmas Tree Christmas Ornament (New Model)

Hey everyone,

I had a few people suggest making a Christmas Tree version of the snowflake ornament, so here it is!

Prints and assembles the same as the snowflake ornament, hope you enjoy!  Here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SN4Ei-wrj7F0uVtDas7Kn51c-2lOL0Gt?usp=sharing


Thanks again for the support!
- Jacob 2021-11-10 23:29:43 +0000 UTC View Post

Snowflake Ornament! (New Model)

Hey everyone!

This was an idea I had for a slightly different 3D printed ornament, so I present the Snowflake Ornament.  I plan on making some other variations (other snowflakes, other objects in this style), but I wanted to go ahead and release this first version to you!

This design prints in 8 separate pieces and you just assemble afterwards!  You can feel free to use some glue at the connect points to make it more of a solid piece, but it may not need it.

Her...

Tutorial: Creating Cosplay Horns in Blender

Hey everyone, 

There was a request for me to create a short tutorial showing how I created the Maleficent horns using Blender.  I've still got a lot to learn in Blender myself, but I figured this was a cool opportunity to show a cool and powerful feature within the program. 

You could probably follow along as a beginner, although some Blender experience would be helpful!  

If there is enough interest I would consider creating a more in depth tutorial sho...

Christmas Candy Bowl

Hey everyone!

I wanted to go ahead and get a jump start on some Christmas models, so I made this! This candy bowl prints in 7 separate pieces and is assembled with glue afterwards.  No supports required.

This was a great exercise for me in cutting/keying different parts in Blender to fit together afterwards.  I hope you enjoy the model, I may end up making an "elf" variation if there is enough interest.

Here is the link to the files in the Archives!

2021-11-05 19:12:24 +0000 UTC View Post

Thin Air 3D Patreon Live Stream - November

Catching up, dong some live modeling.  Ask me questions!

The Three Pillars Of The Jedi (New Model)

Quick and easy print, no supports needed!  These models have a keyhole slot on the back side so you can easily hang them on the wall for display, but are also wide enough that they could stand on a shelf or desk on their own!

Models are now available in the Archives, here is the link!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WvUJr0HmFbvnkiDzwAbEcIZjC_WOl_J...

Maleficent Horns (Cosplay)

Maleficent Horns!  I know its just past Halloween, but I'm hoping someone will enjoy printing these at some point, whether for general cosplay or for next Halloween!  The horns are rounded to sit flush again the head, and have pegs to be able to wire wrap onto a headband.  We personally used both hot glue and the wire to make it nice and secure.

I have included all relevant print instructions in the Archive folder for this model, but it will require supports at the base. ...

Next Live Stream + Updates

Hey everyone!

So its been a crazy couple of months on my end and I'm looking forward to making some pivots on my end, and getting back into the swing of creating as many models as I can!  

First things first, I want to go ahead and schedule our next live stream to be this Thursday, November 4th at 7pm.  We will live stream via YouTube again.  This time I will answer any questions you have, but I'll also be doing some live modeling in Fusion 360!

Updates on f...

Pumpkin Goblin Candy Bowl + I Need Your Help!

Hey everyone!

I could use your help!  I wanted to create some sort of functional Halloween décor, so I decided to grab an old half-finished sculpt of mine to create the Pumpkin Goblin Candy Bowl!

This thing prints with no supports, and you can see the candy through his front teeth!  At the normal scale, it can accommodate more than a fist-size amount of candy and can be scaled as big as you would like!

Here's the part where I need help:  I decided to enter th...

Front Man Mask (Squid Game) Now Available!

Hey everyone!

So I know there are a few versions out there already, but here is version of the Front Man mask from Squid Game!  I've been working hard at improving my VR modeling skills and this was a really fun project to practice with!  This was also my first wearable cosplay item I've created, and am very much looking forward to making more!

The mask does need supports, and is best printed upside down. I have included a photo of how I did my supports both here and in...

Halloween Pumpkin Ball (No Supports, Snaps Together w/Out Glue)

Hey everyone!

I wanted to put together a quick little Halloween-themed Pokeball Design, so I present to you, the Pumpkin Ball!

This is a variation of the Original Ball (and uses some of the same pieces), so no supports and everything snaps (or threads) together!  

These files have been added to the Archives along with some photos!  Here is the link to take you directly to the files: 2021-10-03 19:19:13 +0000 UTC View Post

All 3 Original Starter Pokemon (Low Poly) Now Available

Hey everyone!

So I've finally gotten all of the Original Pokémon done in the Low Poly Style.  These were very fun to 3D model in VR, and I plan on creating some content revolving around modeling in Gravity Sketch for anyone that is interested!

I will probably finish a couple of the other Low Poly Pokémon that I've been working on, and focus on some other types of models, but I will revisit these very soon I'm sure.  

I am going to be working on knocking out the...

First Goal Reached Live Stream + Q & A

Hey everyone!  

So I can't believe it but we've hit our first goal already!  I started this Patreon a couple of months ago not knowing what to expect, and I've been blown away by all of your support!

Let's go ahead and do our next Live Stream tonight, 9/24/2021, starting at 10 PM EST.  I promise I'll get better about scheduling these a little bit more ahead of time in the future, but I wanted to go ahead and do this one tonight since we just reached our first goal...

Low Poly Squirtle & Oddish

Hey everyone! 

So I recently got started modeling in VR, and here are the first 2 printable models I created with it!  I present, the Low Poly Squirtle and Oddish!  Both models print with zero supports, and can be scaled to any size you would like.  

I have also received requests for a Goomba Planter and Bender (from Futurama), which I am working on in VR to help hone my skills. I am also working on the functional Original Pokeball in Fusion 360, and will share...

Original Pokeball (Cosplay Version)

Hey everyone!

The cosplay version of the Original Pokeball is now available to everyone in the Model Archives!  This model prints in 5 pieces and snaps together afterward with no glue needed.  It does not open nor does it feature any storage, but I am currently working on our functional version that WILL have storage and will hopefully have it available to you very soon!  It is currently scaled to be 60mm in diameter, but can be scaled up as large as you would like!

Arceus Heavy Ball, DS Game Inserts & Original Pokeball News

Hey everyone,  

2 Things just Uploaded to the Archives:

1) Heavy Ball from Pokemon Arceus

2) Nintendo DS Game Inserts

Last week after they released the newest trailer for the upcoming Pokemon game, I figured I would get started making the other variations to the Pokeball we already have!  First up was the Heavy Ball.

This model is no different than the standard Arceus Ball, except for the top.  There is a different top, and there is storage for 2 m...

Update From Jacob - 8/26/2021

Update on Soon-To-Be-Released Projects, near future projects, and what's been going on with me!  Also, we are ALMOST at our first goal of 50 subscribers and I'm excited to use it as an opportunity to give back to you!