Summary

A student designed paperclip or pencil cup made for teacher appreciation week.

Instructions

Students worked with a partner to design a pencil/paper clip holder for Teacher Appreciation week. This was our first project with 3D design and printing. It's a great project for any beginner.

Show students how to drag simple geometric shapes on to the design plane. Then, show them how to use simple tools to hollow the solid shapes, bevel edges, and attach pieces (letters, base plate) to the shape.

This project motivates and engages students. They have plenty of options for customizing and personalizing projects with varying degrees of difficulty. As a result, everyone can create something. Students also take a lot of pride in seeing their projects used by their teachers.

Clip or Pencil Holder