How to engrave pattern or text on any object. Create a simple wood texture in Blender. All within more than 5 minutes.

One way around this is to use your 3D printed parts as patterns for casting in something tougher like aluminium.

Oliver says he received his first basic 3D printer when he turned 8. He then quickly learned how to use an open-source software called Blender to make his own designs.

“We developed an algorithm that will lay down a pattern onto each layer as it’s being 3D-printed,” San Fratello says, “we build a faux wood grain that looks natural.” ...