Featuring 200 pages printed on glossy art paper, this book is a great idea for anyone, obviously, but those involved in digital art would have a special interest in trying something new, or they may already have a 3D pen and need to refine the art they are creating. Kids are a shoo-in for this one, and parents will probably be even more enthralled at what the new technology can do. Master Your 3D Pen could be the perfect inspiration for a teen or adult endeavoring to start a small hobby business.
As the first of its kind, Master Your 3D Pen gives the reader a comprehensive knowledge of how the 3D printing pen works, including:
- The basics, starting with how to hold the pen
- How to set up your work area
- How to use other tools with your projects
- Techniques for layering and mixing colors
- Comprehensive project templates and guides
- 3D-printing pen advice and inspiration
“Our aim is to produce a versatile book,” said 3dtotal Publishing Project Coordinator, Melanie Smith. “Working through the projects, you will gradually build up skills and confidence for working with your new art tool. Simply creating a straight line can pose numerous problems! But the initial preparatory chapters will hold your hand through every straight line, curve, and wobble.”
Everyone will also enjoy the information on using structures with the 3D printing pen, as so many things can be used for ‘supports.’
“Kickstarter followers will know that we revel in coming up with new resources and tools to help and inspire creative people around the world,” said 3dtotal Publishing Managing Director Tom Greenway. “We came across some of the new 3D-printing pens on Kickstarter ourselves, and instantly knew that this was the ideal platform on which develop a new title to help you all take advantage of this innovative technology!”
For the past fourteen years, 3dtotal Publishing has been creating successful educational books for digital artists, spanning a variety of subjects from digital painting for beginners to sculpting in ZBrush.
If given with an accompanying 3D printing pen, the lucky user won’t even have time to wonder what to do — they can dive right in for hours of fun and projects. Do you use a 3D printing pen? Tell us about some of your experiences and projects in the Master Your 3D Pen forum at 3DPB.com.