Furniture Making with 3D Printing and Wood

A course by Alexandre Chappel , Industrial Designer

Industrial Designer. Oslo, Norway.
Joined May 2021

Learn how to use 3D printing in combination with wood to create custom pieces of furniture for your home

93% positive reviews (60)
3,189 students
Audio: English
Spanish · English · French · German · Italian · Portuguese · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to use 3D printing in combination with wood to create custom pieces of furniture for your home

The art of making objects that are both stylish and functional is made simple when you combine traditional crafts with 3D printing. Industrial designer Alexandre Chappel specializes in creating unique objects using a mixture of techniques from woodworking and metalworking to 3D printing and casting. He shares his designs with over 20K followers on Instagram and via his YouTube channel, where he documents his creative process.

In this course, Alexandre teaches you how to combine 3D modeling, printing, and woodworking to turn your ideas into physical products. Discover the endless possibilities of 3D printing and learn how to mix craft and technology to create custom pieces of furniture.

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What will you learn in this online course?

18 lessons & 11 downloads

Wood and 3D Modelling
2 minutes, 8 seconds
Idea Generation and Sketching
11 minutes, 51 seconds
Mock-UPS and Final Concept
10 minutes, 4 seconds
3D Modeling 1
15 minutes, 18 seconds
3D Modeling 2
14 minutes, 0 seconds
  • 93% positive reviews (60)
  • 3,189 students
  • 18 lessons (2h 41m)
  • 11 additional resources (2 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • Spanish · English · French · German · Italian · Portuguese · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Design and build a modular shelving system for your home using 3D printed elements as well as traditional woodworking techniques.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone with an interest in exploring the possibilities of 3D printing and learning to create their own furniture.

Requirements and materials

You will need access to a 3D printer, simple woodworking tools including a drill and handsaw, and a 3D modeling program such as Fusion 360.


Reviews

3,189 Students
60 Reviews
93% Positive ratings

Alexandre Chappel

A course by Alexandre Chappel

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Industrial Designer

Alexandre Chappel is an industrial designer, maker, and YouTuber from Switzerland. He studied industrial design in Norway where he learned to become a fine furniture maker and discovered a passion for 3D printing and woodworking. He turned that passion into a career and has since used his skills to make everything from desks to product prototypes.

Alexandre uses a variety of methods including woodworking, metalworking, 3D printing, and casting, and he has launched his own YouTube channel where he shares his expertise with his 325K subscribers. He prides himself on creating products that are both stylish and functional which he sells via his online shop.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    The Technology

    • What Is 3D Printing and How Do I Get 3D Models?
    • Wood and 3D Modelling
    • Idea Generation and Sketching
    • Mock-UPS and Final Concept
  • U3

    Designing Your 3D Model

    • 3D Modeling 1
    • 3D Modeling 2
    • Modeling for 3D Printing
    • Designing Parts to Fit with Other Materials
  • U4

    Your First 3D Print

    • Slicing Our 3D Models
    • Test Prints and Modifications
    • 3D Modeling Our Final Part 1
    • 3D Modeling Our Final Part 2
    • Printing and Finishing the Final Parts
  • U5

    Creating Your Furniture

    • Cutting the Parts
    • Finishing the Wood
    • Assembly
  • FP

    Final project

    • 3D Modeling and Printing Techniques for Furniture Design

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Furniture Making with 3D Printing and Wood. Design, and Craft course by Alexandre Chappel

Furniture Making with 3D Printing and Wood

A course by Alexandre Chappel
Industrial Designer. Oslo, Norway.
Joined May 2021
  • 93% positive reviews (60)
  • 3,189 students