How to Design an Ice Cream Holder Using 3D CAD Software

This article guides you through the process of designing an ice cream holder, helping you learn how to navigate the SelfCAD interface and master the design tools. It caters for both 3D enthusiasts or a DIY lover looking to craft anything to their liking. For anyone just starting out in 3D designing, this is a great project to work on too.

Follow along with the interactive tutorial at; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/2249396b3y3e3o5ec5t3616v3v356q112h11

Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 30, Bottom radius to 2, height to 150, horizontal segments to 30.

Tick the checkmark to finalize cylinder

From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose capsule; Set top radius to 50, Bottom radius to 50, height to 200, position y to 90,

Tick the checkmark to finalize capsule

Click cube selection on the toolbar; Set bottom to 50

Tick the checkmark to finalize cube selection

Click delete button to delete selected objects

From the modify category on the toolbar choose add thickness; Set thickness to 1.

Click on mesh 4 to select it

Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 4 to subtract and set keepsubtractedobject to true.

Tick the checkmark to finalize difference

Click on difference 1 to deselect

Click to activate polygon selection; Click on highlighted region to select it

Click delete button to delete selected objects

From the modify category on the toolbar choose add thickness; Set thickness to 1.

Tick the checkmark to finalize add thickness

Click on difference 1 to select it

Click Boolean on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.

Tick the checkmark to finalize union

As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.

More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace