(Clicking this button will open Tinkercad in a new tab.)
Tinkercad is a free, online 3D modeling program that runs in a web browser, known for its simplicity and ease of use. It has become a popular platform for creating models for 3D printing. [from Wikipedia]
If you've enjoyed using Sketchup, give this a try. It's just a different way of doing the same kind of thing.
Click the 'Tinkercad' button above to open the website. Then follow the instructions below to set up a free account. You will not need to download or install any software.
When you have your account created, watch the video at the bottom of this page to learn how to use Tinkercad. The video will walk you through how to make a 3D snowman.
Once you have finished making your snowman (or have done enough to get the hang of it), feel free to create as many 3D models as you wish.
Have fun! If you need any help whatsoever, I am only an email away (david.locke@nbed.nb.ca). You may also contact me through Microsoft Teams. Either way, I'll get back to you as soon as I can. :)
If you've enjoyed using Sketchup, give this a try. It's just a different way of doing the same kind of thing.
Click the 'Tinkercad' button above to open the website. Then follow the instructions below to set up a free account. You will not need to download or install any software.
When you have your account created, watch the video at the bottom of this page to learn how to use Tinkercad. The video will walk you through how to make a 3D snowman.
Once you have finished making your snowman (or have done enough to get the hang of it), feel free to create as many 3D models as you wish.
Have fun! If you need any help whatsoever, I am only an email away (david.locke@nbed.nb.ca). You may also contact me through Microsoft Teams. Either way, I'll get back to you as soon as I can. :)
Instructions for Making Your Tinkercad Account
1. Click 'JOIN NOW', in the top-right corner.
2. Click the button labelled 'Create a personal account'.
3. Click the button labelled 'Sign up with Email'.
4. Select 'Canada', enter your birthday and click the 'Next' button.
5. Enter your school email address and your school password. Then check the box and click 'Create Account'.
6. Click the Tinkercad logo to go to the 'Tinkercad dashboard'.
7. Finally, click the button labelled 'Create new design'.
Activity
Click the button below for step-by-step instructions on how to build your snowman. Here's mine:
