Adding textures is a great way to experiment with giving 3D prints a different look, and [PandaN] shows off a method of adding a wood grain effect in a way that’s easy to play around with.

[3DJake] likes putting textures on 3D prints using things like patterned build plates and fuzzy skin. However, both of those techniques have limitations. The build plate only lets you texture the ...

In "Digital Wood: 3D Internal Color Texture Mapping," coauthors Fabian Stute, Joni Mici, Lewis Chamberlain, and Hod Lipson, Columbia University, New York, NY describe the inability to copy 3D ...

Scientists have developed a new "ink" that allows objects to be 3D-printed out of wood. The material could reduce the amount of wood that gets wasted in the manufacturing of various products, plus ...

The EufyMake E1 is the first personal 3D texture UV printer. Print tactile textures and full color on wood, glass, metal, mugs, and more for DIY projects.

Check out our guide to the best laptops for 3D modelling. Ama says: When working on Vi, inspired by Arcane, I aimed to reimagine her design while staying true to the character.

ShareTextures , a website created by photographers and asset creators, distributes 3D models and textures created from actual photographs and royalty-free photographs. All content is CC0 licensed ...

Anker is making UV printing affordable for small businesses and makers with its E1 printer that can create faux 3D textures.

A San Francisco-based company, Emerging Objects, has created new 3D printing materials that aren't just the standard plastic, but composed of wood, concrete, and even salt.

Researchers at Rice University have unlocked the potential to use 3D printing to make sustainable wood structures, offering a greener alternative to traditional manufacturing methods.