Digital sculpting programs allow you to manipulate digital "clay" to create unique, organic forms for 3D printing. Sculpting provides an intuitive way for students to quickly create custom printable objects, even if they've never used a CAD program. We'll take a look at a variety of free tools for teaching digital sculpting, then we'll learn how to use SculptGL, a free, browser-based tool that works on Mac, Windows, and Chrome OS. Together, we'll learn how to manipulate the digital clay with a three-button mouse, how to apply the principles of design to sculpt a creature, and download a printable model. Then, we will explore ways your students can use these tools to demonstrate their learning.
