2D Image to 3D Model

[Gamboodle]

I've had my 3D printer for a while and I've started to run out of ideas that I can model for it, I decided to draw a picture and now I'm wondering how I can convert it to an STL file or anything that can be opened in a slicer. I have Paint.net and inkscape as image software, blender and c4d for making/rendering models, and I use cura as my slicer software. Any help would be great!

[piemadd]

3 minutes ago, Grieferrimix said:

I've had my 3D printer for a while and I've started to run out of ideas that I can model for it, I decided to draw a picture and now I'm wondering how I can convert it to an STL file or anything that can be opened in a slicer. I have Paint.net and inkscape as image software, blender and c4d for making/rendering models, and I use cura as my slicer software. Any help would be great!

If you have windows 10, the build in program actually allows you to do that using a 2d image. I have done it a few times. The program is called 3D builder or 3D modeler. I can't remember what it is called.

[manikyath]

The problem is whatever you may be drawing, you need something indicating a third axis for things to be sensible.

 

For example i designed a custom case badge for @ShadowTechXTS in 2D, and simply took the different shades of grey (ladies ) and 'extruded' them to different heights in SketchUp make.

After that it's a matter of fixing the "coherency of the model" (thank taran for that term) so your slicer of choice understands what the flip is up.

1 minute ago, Implosivetech said:

If you have windows 10, the build in program actually allows you to do that using a 2d image. I have done it a few times. The program is called 3D builder or 3D modeler. I can't remember what it is called.

I have tried it, and it seems like a powerful piece of software, with a very dumbed down "for grandma" UI, resulting in a less than satisfying experience.

[piemadd]

3 minutes ago, manikyath said:

The problem is whatever you may be drawing, you need something indicating a third axis for things to be sensible.

 

For example i designed a custom case badge for @ShadowTechXTS in 2D, and simply took the different shades of grey (ladies ) and 'extruded' them to different heights in SketchUp make.

After that it's a matter of fixing the "coherency of the model" (thank taran for that term) so your slicer of choice understands what the flip is up.

I have tried it, and it seems like a powerful piece of software, with a very dumbed down "for grandma" UI, resulting in a less than satisfying experience.

I was bored one day, and I discovered it. I would try to use something more professional in the software aspect, but there would be a simple way to do it.

[manikyath]

1 minute ago, Implosivetech said:

I was bored one day, and I discovered it. I would try to use something more professional in the software aspect, but there would be a simple way to do it.

I like sketchup make, it has a very generous learning curve, and once you find your way around them trying to sell you pro, it's free and (mostly) nag-free.

[piemadd]

2 minutes ago, manikyath said:

I like sketchup make, it has a very generous learning curve, and once you find your way around them trying to sell you pro, it's free and (mostly) nag-free.

I hate the advertising. I used it for my featured case on GreenHamGaming(YouTube channel) skybox case. And yes, he pronounced my name incorrectly.

[straight_stewie]

2 hours ago, Grieferrimix said:

I've had my 3D printer for a while and I've started to run out of ideas that I can model for it, I decided to draw a picture and now I'm wondering how I can convert it to an STL file or anything that can be opened in a slicer. I have Paint.net and inkscape as image software, blender and c4d for making/rendering models, and I use cura as my slicer software. Any help would be great!

The first step is to make sure that your drawings somehow indicate a third axis. Isometric or Axon drawings, or excellent shading will work. 
The second step is to never expect that any software will ever be able to perfectly convert from a 2d image to a 3d object, so you will always want to double check the object and fix any errors before printing. Windows 10 has a built in tool called "3D Builder" that is capable of doing this for you. I believe that 3D Builder is also intended to interface with common 3D printers, so you might get lucky and be able to do everything from inside that one app.