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You already have everything you need to 3d print.

3D Builder with Clan Crest loaded

Got Windows 10 and a network connection?

3D Builder

3D printing just got a whole lot easier.  Windows 10 comes with 3D Builder pre-installed, therefore everyone with Windows 10 can open, view and edit 3D model files right on your desktop.   This brings 3D printing within reach of everyone and we encourage you to give it a try. Continue reading You already have everything you need to 3d print.

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Scottish Clan Names

Examples of clan crests by Celtic3d

There is a lot of information on the web related to Scottish clan names and clan history.  Not all of it is accurate and some sites seem to throw up pretty random material in response to searches for family names or related to ancestry and genealogy.  At Celtic3d we aim top respect heraldic rules and seek out authoritative sources on which to base our designs. Continue reading Scottish Clan Names

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Cloud Computing: Develop the skills to automate

3d city scene created in Blender

Cloud Computing: Develop the skills to automate

For several years, I have been experimenting with 3d modelling.  This has been as a pastime alongside my "day job" of managing IT services in a large company.   These started off as distinct and separate activities,  but recently have been on a converging path.

I am an evangelist for cloud computing. I am also enthusiastic about is possible with a bit of applied know-how.   In the beginning, much of the motivation behind Celtic3d was to put my money where my mouth is and prove-out some of the theoretical advantages of cloud by learning and experiencing the practicalities for myself.

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Shapeways – texture issues with Full Color Sandstone

Missing texture file on full colour sandstone

In a previous post, we gave an update on a product idea to use a variety of tartan textures applied to full colour sandstone. We sent a trial model off to Shapeways to test things out.

We got an update from the team at Shapeways -  the texture file was not applied correctly to the model and "Sandy" had turned out looking rather peely wally.

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