3D Print Your Own Bobblehead
Make heads spin and bobble with these 3D printed bobbleheads! Follow a step-by-step tutorial to learn how to create your very own bobblehead. This download includes two different variations of this project: one for beginning / younger designers and one for more advanced designers.
In the Level 1 tutorial, you will use Tinkercad. You will be given 3 different options (C3PO, Darth Vader and Grogu/Baby Yoda) and will learn the steps necessary to take the head and body and make them into a bobblehead.
In the Level 2 tutorial you can take any 3D-printable file (from Thingiverse, created with a 3D scanner or self-designed) and turn it into a bobblehead. The Level 2 tutorial is primarily in Tinkercad but also includes a brief introduction to Meshmixer as you learn how to hollow complex shapes and how to find the center of mass. (Note: The examples use characters from Star Wars, but you could use any characters.)
The download also includes sample files for C3PO, Darth Vader and Grogu in case you want to print one or more of them as examples.
Make heads spin and bobble with these 3D printed bobbleheads! Follow a step-by-step tutorial to learn how to create your very own bobblehead. This download includes two different variations of this project: one for beginning / younger designers and one for more advanced designers.
In the Level 1 tutorial, you will use Tinkercad. You will be given 3 different options (C3PO, Darth Vader and Grogu/Baby Yoda) and will learn the steps necessary to take the head and body and make them into a bobblehead.
In the Level 2 tutorial you can take any 3D-printable file (from Thingiverse, created with a 3D scanner or self-designed) and turn it into a bobblehead. The Level 2 tutorial is primarily in Tinkercad but also includes a brief introduction to Meshmixer as you learn how to hollow complex shapes and how to find the center of mass. (Note: The examples use characters from Star Wars, but you could use any characters.)
The download also includes sample files for C3PO, Darth Vader and Grogu in case you want to print one or more of them as examples.
Make heads spin and bobble with these 3D printed bobbleheads! Follow a step-by-step tutorial to learn how to create your very own bobblehead. This download includes two different variations of this project: one for beginning / younger designers and one for more advanced designers.
In the Level 1 tutorial, you will use Tinkercad. You will be given 3 different options (C3PO, Darth Vader and Grogu/Baby Yoda) and will learn the steps necessary to take the head and body and make them into a bobblehead.
In the Level 2 tutorial you can take any 3D-printable file (from Thingiverse, created with a 3D scanner or self-designed) and turn it into a bobblehead. The Level 2 tutorial is primarily in Tinkercad but also includes a brief introduction to Meshmixer as you learn how to hollow complex shapes and how to find the center of mass. (Note: The examples use characters from Star Wars, but you could use any characters.)
The download also includes sample files for C3PO, Darth Vader and Grogu in case you want to print one or more of them as examples.
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Bobblehead
Level: 1 - 2
In the Level 1 (Beginner) tutorial you will have the option to choose from Grogu (Baby Yoda), C-3PO and Darth Vader.
In the Level 2 (Intermediate) tutorial you will learn to make a bobblehead from any figure.
Supplies Needed: Spring, such as those found here.
Formats: The downloadable .zip file will have the tutorial in the following formats:
Video: Follow along with the step-by-step video to create your own project. Play and pause as often as you need to. You can view the video on a computer, a tablet or your phone.
On Screen Tutorial: Scroll through the steps on your computer, tablet or phone. This .pdf file contains a picture and description for every step.
Printed Booklet: This .pdf file is designed to be printed double-sided on the short edge. Fold the stack of papers in half and staple along the fold to create a booklet that you can hold in your hand as you complete the steps on screen.
Print Time*: Varies by figure
Darth Vader Body - 3:20
Darth Vader Head - 5:15
*Print Times vary significantly based on the printer and settings used. All print times are calculated for a Prusa MK3S printer using the settings described in the tutorial.
