However, since it is the only place that I can start a topic at the moment, I will let a moderator move it later.

You can try to pronounce it how you wish, but the real pronunciation is dro-uh-key-r. I'm a professional computer programmer and graphic designer, and I have also begun working in amateur 3D modeling, gunsmithing, and (of course) armoring. I also speak two languages: English and Spanish.īut then, of course, you didn't come to hear about me! You came to learn how you could export your nifty little 3D Blender models into Pepakura! #BLENDER TO PEPAKURA PROFESSIONAL# This tutorial is generally based on the basic steps of moving a Blender model into the Pepakura software to make a physical, paper oragami-style model. Just pay attention to the steps, and you'll get it! These same steps, however, can be used to export from almost any 3D program. What is Blender, and why should I be using it?īlender is a 3D modeling program.

The type that can be used to make those nifty special effects that you see in movies and television nowdays. Usually 3D modeling programs can cost a bundle - anywhere from $250 USD to almost $3000 USD. The difference between them and Blender, however, is simple. Yes, you heard it, 100% open-source freeware-style free.

Now I can hear some of you probably moaning and groaning saying 'We've seen freeware 3D programs before - they are horrible!' Well, although I can feel your pain, with Blender I have to beg to differ. Blender is a project that has been ongoing for several years with very positive results. As a matter of fact, their animation technology is so good now, that it is used to make fully animated 3D cartoons, along the same line of quality as something that you would see coming from a large scale animation company like Pixar. You've got nothing to lose by getting a copy of Blender. The fact that Blender is free software is particularly appealing to those of us who would rather spend our money on some more fiberglass resin or on the materials to make a new mold because the last one that we made cracked.

Blender to pepakura