Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to 3D Printing
This section gives an overview of what 3D Printing is and is origins.
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What is 3D Printing?
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3D Printing’s origin…History and Evolution of Additive Manufacturing
Types of 3D Printing Technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS, etc.)
Part 1 Quiz
00:10:00
Module 2: 3D Printers & Materials
This section gives an overview of the various 3D Printer components, 3D Printer types and materials.
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Components of a 3D Printer
Filament Types and Resin Basics
Choosing the Right Printer and Materials!
Module 2 Quiz: Materials and Printer Components
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Module 3: 3D Printing File Types
This lesson provides a comprehensive understanding of the myriads of file extensions in the 3D Printing.
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FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)
SLA (Stereolithography)
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)
FAM (Fluid Additive Manufacturing)
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Other Technologies.
Module 3: 3D Printing File Types
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Module 4: Introduction to 3D Modeling
Start designing your own printable objects with easy-to-use modeling tools. This module introduces you to beginner-friendly 3D modeling software and teaches you how to create objects that are optimized for the printing process.
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Basic Design Concepts
Beginner-Friendly Software (Tinkercad, Fusion 360, FreeCAD)
Getting Started with FreeCAD!
Designing for Printability
Module 5: Slicing and G-Code
Before printing, models need to be sliced into printable layers. Learn how slicing software works, how to adjust print settings like layer height and infill, and how the slicer generates the G-code that your printer uses to build the object.
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Introduction to Slicer Software (Cura, OrcaSlicer and more)!
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Layer Height, Supports, Infill, and Print Settings
Generating and Reading G-code
Module 6: The Print Process
Now it’s time to bring your models to life. Learn how to set up your printer, load materials, calibrate settings, and start your first print. This module also covers how to identify and fix common printing issues like warping or layer shifting.
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Printer Setup and Calibration
Starting Your First Print
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Module 7: Post-Processing
After printing, your model might need some finishing work. Discover how to remove supports, sand rough edges, paint your models, and combine printed parts into assemblies. These techniques can take your prints from good to great.
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Removing Supports
Sanding and Surface Finishing
Painting and Assembly
Module 8: Introduction to 3D Scanning
Learn how physical objects can be digitized using 3D scanning technology. This module introduces different scanning methods, software for cleaning and editing scan data, and how scanning is used in design, repair, and reverse engineering.
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Types of 3D Scanners
Mesh Cleanup
Retopology Applications in Reverse Engineering
Module 9: Real-World Applications
Explore how 3D printing is transforming industries like healthcare, automotive, education, and aerospace. See case studies and examples of how professionals use 3D printing to solve real problems and prototype new ideas.
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3D Printing in Industry, Medicine, and Education
3D Printing in Construction & Housing
3D Printing in Fashion and Art
3D Printing in Defense and Military Applications
Module 10: The Business of 3D Printing
In this module, students explore how 3D printing extends beyond the workshop and into the world of business, sustainability, and emerging markets. From eco-conscious manufacturing to digital entrepreneurship, learners discover how additive manufacturing is reshaping supply chains, product development, and global commerce. The module begins by examining sustainability trends, showing how 3D printing reduces waste, supports local production, and enables environmentally friendly materials. Students then move into the future of additive technologies, including bioprinting, AI-driven design, and off-planet construction. The module also highlights how 3D printing enables new business models—from custom product startups and digital part libraries to contract printing services and hybrid manufacturing workflows. Students gain insight into market opportunities, value propositions, and the strategic use of 3D printing to create value across industries. Whether learners aim to start a business, join an innovative company, or simply understand the economics behind additive manufacturing, this module equips them with the tools and trends that define the future of 3D printing as a business.
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Sustainability and Future Trends
Building a Portfolio or Business in 3D Printing
Complete a Print-to-Finish Project
Submit for Feedback and Certification
Receive Your Certificate and Bonus Gift
Private: 3D Printing Fundamentals.
About Lesson

🎯 Lesson: 3D Printing in Fashion and Art

🧠 Focus: Explore how artists and fashion designers are leveraging 3D printing to unlock new levels of creativity, customization, and innovation in wearable and visual art.

✅ Lesson Summary

3D printing has given creatives in fashion and art new ways to design intricate, customizable, and previously impossible forms. From avant-garde runway pieces to fully functional wearables and sculptural installations, additive manufacturing is reshaping what it means to be an artist or designer in the digital age.

🎓 Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Identify how 3D printing is used in fashion design and artistic practice

  • Understand materials and methods specific to wearable and artistic fabrication

  • Describe the benefits and challenges of 3D printing in creative fields

  • Recognize key designers and artists pioneering this space

📘 Lesson Content

👗 1. 3D Printing in Fashion

Applications:

  • Wearable Couture: Avant-garde pieces printed with flexible or rigid polymers

  • Footwear & Accessories: Custom-printed midsoles (e.g., Adidas Futurecraft), belts, jewelry, eyeglasses

  • Textile Innovation: 3D-printed mesh structures used as alternatives to woven fabrics

  • Custom Fit & Ergonomics: Body scanning paired with printing for one-of-a-kind fit

  • Sustainable Fashion: On-demand production, reduced waste, recyclable materials

Techniques & Tools:

  • TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) for flexible garments

  • SLS and SLA printing for high-resolution fashion accessories

  • Parametric design software (like Rhino/Grasshopper) to create generative, form-fitting structures

Example Designers:

  • Iris van Herpen: Known for intricate, fluid runway dresses printed in collaboration with engineers

  • Danit Peleg: Created the first full collection of 3D printed garments worn straight off the printer

  • Julia Koerner: Designed 3D printed pieces for Marvel’s Black Panther costumes

🖼️ 2. 3D Printing in Art

Applications:

  • Sculptures: Complex forms that defy gravity or traditional material limits

  • Installations: Interactive or large-scale printed structures for museums/galleries

  • Restoration & Reproduction: Replicating ancient artifacts for study or display

  • Algorithmic/Generative Art: Artists use code or data to generate printable forms

Benefits for Artists:

  • Freedom of form—print objects impossible to carve, mold, or fabricate by hand

  • Speed—create iterations rapidly

  • Material experimentation—from biodegradable PLA to metallic powders

  • Digital-to-Physical Workflow—merge digital sculpture with physical media

Notable Artists:

  • Joshua Harker: Pioneered intricate skull designs and lace-like forms using SLS

  • Sophie Kahn: Combines 3D scanning and printing with traditional portraiture

  • Nick Ervinck: Creates organic, futuristic forms that challenge physical norms

📊 Comparison Chart

Field Use Case Benefit Challenges
Fashion Garments, shoes, jewelry Custom fit, form freedom Material comfort & durability
Art Sculptures, installations Complex forms, digital workflows Cost, scale limits, print time

🧠 Summary

3D printing is transforming the boundaries of creativity, enabling artists and fashion designers to work with form, fit, and function in new and exciting ways. With the ability to generate wearable art and architectural sculptures, 3D printing is not only a tool for design—it’s becoming the design itself.

Key Takeaways:

  • 3D printing in fashion enables custom-fit, avant-garde, and sustainable garments

  • Artists use it to create complex, interactive, or data-driven sculptures

  • Challenges include material stiffness, comfort, cost, and print constraints

  • Digital design skills (CAD, generative design) are essential for creators in this space

📂 Optional Activities

Assignment:

  1. Choose a designer or artist who uses 3D printing in their work.

  2. Write a short profile (150–250 words) explaining:

    • Their creative style

    • What they print and how they use the technology

    • What makes their approach innovative

  3. Bonus: Attempt to create a generative form using Tinkercad or Fusion 360’s sculpting tools.

📎 Additional Resources

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