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PlastiSketch Offers a New Approach to 3D Modeling

PlastiSketch Offers a New Approach to 3D Modeling

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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This approach to 3D modeling may appeal to you. The layered approach takes a little thinking, but you’ll create some pretty interesting shapes.

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How to Sculpt a 3/4 Monster Mask for Casting

How to Sculpt a 3/4 Monster Mask for Casting

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A beginner’s guide to sculpting a clay monster mask for casting.

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Sculptable Filament Could Merge Traditional Modeling with 3D Printing

Sculptable Filament Could Merge Traditional Modeling with 3D Printing

Mike Senese

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

Mike Senese is a content producer with a focus on technology, science, and engineering. He served as Executive Editor of Make: magazine for nearly a decade, and previously was a senior editor at Wired. Mike has also starred in engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, fixing cars, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza. You might spot him at his local skatepark in the SF Bay Area.

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Model makers sound pretty enthused taking a printed design and using traditional techniques to give a finely sculpted finish.

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Nightmare Effects: The Evolution of a Horrifying Character Mask

Nightmare Effects: The Evolution of a Horrifying Character Mask

By Rachel Dagdagan

Rachel Dagdagan

A designer and maker since the little years, Rachel designs for film and commercial projects through her Oakland-based "The Gnome Studio," while regularly collaborating with special makeup effects group Pandora FX. Reach her on Twitter @thegnomestudio

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Learn how Oakland, California-based Pandora FX special effects brought the stuff of nightmares to life for a short indie horror film.

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