Author Archives: Jade Wilson
Wooden Canvas Teepee Tutorial Blog
This SOLIDWORKS tutorial is for a Wooden Canvas Teepee, the tutorial focuses on the use of Circular Patterns of part bodies and the use of 3D sketch for extrusions between guide points, and profile sweeps along a path. This is a fun tutorial that if you follow, you can create you own Teepee model, and apply a range of designs to with decals. The decal swatches seen in the video are available to download in the description below.
... ContinuedMagnetic Penguin Puzzle Blog
This is a SOLIDWORKS tutorial to create a Magnetic Penguin Puzzle. This tutorial focuses on the use of the Split Tool. It also demonstrates how to export the split bodies to parts, and create a simple gravity motion analysis animation with an assembly of the finished puzzle. The decals and DXF file for the design are available to download in the description below.
... ContinuedGingerbread Train Set Tutorial – Part 2
This is Part 2 of a two-part SOLIDWORKS tutorial for a Gingerbread Train Set. This tutorial demonstrates the use of path mates, to create a motion analysis of a train set that moves through the application of path motors to create a simulation of a toy train set. You will need to have watched part 1 of this tutorial if you want to see how to add reference points to parts ready for a motion analysis.
The accessories, tracks and carriages for this tutorial are available available to download from the description.
Gingerbread Train Set Tutorial – Part 1
This is a two part SOLIDWORKS tutorial for a Gingerbread Train Set. Part 1 of this tutorial will demonstrate how to create a simple wooden train model in preparation for a motion analysis which is used to create an animation. In Part 1 you will create two parts, a Train and a set of wheels. The tutorial focuses on basic modelling features, but also shows you how to export decals ready to bring in to SOLIDWORKS and how to apply them to the train. The decals for this tutorial are available to download from the description.
... ContinuedWooden Toy Pram Blog – Part 2
2 part tutorial to make a Wooden Toy Pram. In part 2 appearances and decals will be applied to the pram model. All the DXF, Decal and Part files are available for download in the description.
... ContinuedWooden Toy Pram Blog – Part 1
2 part tutorial to make a Wooden Toy Pram. Part 1 you will learn how to create the main structure of the pram, which involves the use of inserting DXF files, Boss Extrude, Cut Extrude, Insert Parts, the Combine Tool and Mirror Bodies. In part 2 appearances and decals will be applied to the pram model. All the DXF, Decal and Part files are available for download in the description.
... ContinuedGalaxy Bead Maze Toy Tutorial – Part 2
Part 2 of the Galaxy themed Bead Maze Toy Tutorial. Part 2 we will create the beads for the maze, and create a final assembly with all the parts. Ensure that you have watched Part 1 of the tutorial first. In Part 1 you will learn how to create the main structure of the bead maze, which involves the use of 3D sketch and the sweep tool. You will also be shown how to add decals to a model. The decals and DXF files are available for download in the description.
... ContinuedGalaxy Bead Maze Toy Tutorial – Part 1
Tutorial to make a Galaxy themed Bead Maze Toy. Part 1 you will learn how to create the main structure of the bead maze, which involves the use of 3D sketch and the sweep tool.
You will also be shown how to add decals to a model. Part 2 we will create the beads for the maze, and create a final assembly with all the parts. The decals and DXF files are available for download in the description.