How to Design a Football with SelfCAD

Welcome to this tutorial on designing a football using SelfCAD. Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, SelfCAD provides an intuitive platform for creating 3D models with ease. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the steps to design a football from scratch, utilizing SelfCAD's powerful tools and features.
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Once you’ve launched the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the Toolbar choose Icosahedron

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Click to finalize Icosahedron
Click Solid+Wireframe button to set rendering mode

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Click to activate Face Selection
From the Edit Menu on the Top Toolbar click Select All
Click on highlighted region to deselect it

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Click Color picker button to change color of selected object
Click White

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Click OK button to confirm color change
Click on highlighted region to deselect it

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Click on highlighted region to select it
Click Color picker button to change color of selected object
Click Black

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Click OK button to confirm color change
Click Solid button to set rendering mode

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As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.
More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace.