Tutorial: Rapid Prototyping… From Maya!
A Step-By-Step Tutorial on How to Turn your 3D Models into Sculptures!



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So you want to make a 3D Print of your model from Maya? No problems! Easy as saying stereolithography!…


In this tutorial I will explain:

• What is Stereolithography?…

• How to prepare the model, understanding the difference of open objects, holes, thickness, pieces, etc…

• Exporting the model from Maya as a .stl file…

• What to expect after printing…


I have broken down the tutorial in four steps:

Chapter 1:Terminology…

Chapter 2: Installing The Ticket01 Plugin & Preparing The Model…

Chapter 3: Exporting The Model…

Chapter 4: Printing The Model & What To Expect…



The first Chapter is the most difficult, because it requires a bit of reading, and we know that some will skip this chapter, and find themselves lost and confused later on in the process. Therefore, I HIGHLY recommend you read this chapter since it will explain all the terms that you will hear from the printers, and solve lots of problems in the process…

So let’s get started!…

NEXT: The most important part of this tutorial!…