Crystal Maker: A Custom 3D Model Generator for Creating Stunning Crystal Structures

By on September 23rd, 2024 in news, Service

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View of my custom crystal made with Crystal Maker [Source: Fabbaloo]

A new 3D model generator has emerged that can produce models of crystals.

Generators are a terrific way to create 3D models for printing. Because they are unique ā€” no other 3D model is likely to be the same.

In this case, Printables contributor Rushberg has developed a website, ā€œCrystal Makerā€, dedicated to generating 3D models of crystals. The style is much like youā€™d see from rock collectors, with a series of crystals growing from a central source.

Meshlab inspection of my custom crystal made with Crystal Maker [Source: Fabbaloo]

Using the service is straightforward. There are three ā€œtiersā€ of crystals in the generator, and you tweak the parameters for each.

Crystal Maker parameters [Source: Fabbaloo]

Parameters are quite detailed, and include basically every aspect of each crystal. These include ranges for height, number of faces, etc. They are pretty easy to adjust, and then you must hit the ā€œGenerateā€ button to see a new iteration. There is no ā€œreal timeā€ generation.

Sliced custom crystal made with Crystal Maker, ready for 3D printing [Source: Fabbaloo]

These generated crystals could be quite interesting when printed with shiny materials like PETG, or especially with the increasingly popular rainbow filaments. It would also be interesting to print them with clear resin, as some polishing might make them transparent.

If you want crystals, and who doesn’t, then give Crystal Maker a try: it’s free for use.

Via Crystal Maker

By Kerry Stevenson

Kerry Stevenson, aka "General Fabb" has written over 8,000 stories on 3D printing at Fabbaloo since he launched the venture in 2007, with an intention to promote and grow the incredible technology of 3D printing across the world. So far, it seems to be working!