Virtual Clay: Forger
3D sculpting software programs allow you to make highly organic shapes. Like a sculptor starting with a ball of clay, you begin with a virtual ball of clay and push and pull it to create your model. In this class, we'll use the Forger app as a representative of this style of modeling.
Forger is free to download and try out. However, a paid subscription is required to export files. Currently, the regular subscription price is $1.99 for one month or $14.99 for a year.
You can download Forger here.
Forger is free to download and try out. However, a paid subscription is required to export files. Currently, the regular subscription price is $1.99 for one month or $14.99 for a year.
You can download Forger here.
Lesson: Creating and alien bust
- Forger introduction and subscription options (video)
- Creating an alien bust (video)
- Slicing the alien bust (video)
Assignment: Create an alien bust or other model of your choosing
- Using Forger, create an alien creature or other model of your choosing
- Export your model as an STL file
- Upload the STL file to Tinkercad and make the design public (learn how)
- Import your STL file into FlashPrint, slice, and export as a GCODE file
- Print your GCODE file on your Finder
- Take a screenshot of your model in Forger
- Take clear, detailed photos of your printed model
- Upload the Forger screenshot and the photos of your print to Tinkercad
- Copy the public link for your design (learn how)
- Use the contact form on the homepage of this site to send me public link to your design
Forger resources
- Forger channel (YouTube)
- Forger tutorials by SoutherGFX (YouTube)
- Time-lapse creature sculpt by andych56 (YouTube)
- Forger user manual (website)