part directly on your layout or you can use it to make a mold
and make bunches of parts. To use this model as a master, fill
it with epoxy resin and then continue with conventional clay
mold-making techniques.
We have been working in the default perspective view.
Things are getting more complex, and I prefer to select
Parallel Projection in the Camera menu. Well, that’s it for the
SketchUp tutorial. You’re on your own to explore all the vari-
ous SketchUp tools.
Conclusion
What I have shown is just a basic outline of 3D modeling.
Although this not a perfect solution to building custom models,
12. This is an example of a mold I made using Rhino.
Once the box is printed, I apply a gloss finish to
smooth out the mold. I then pour mold material into
the box creating my mold as shown in [2]. This goes
beyond the scope of this article, but I have shown it so
you know it can be done.
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