Create a 3D Snowman using Tinkercad
Design and build a 3D snowman in Tinkercad by stacking shapes, adding details like eyes and scarf, then export or 3D print your model.
Step-by-step guide to create a 3D snowman using Tinkercad
Step 1
Click "Create new design" in Tinkercad to start a fresh project.
Step 2
Drag a large Sphere from the Basic Shapes onto the workplane for the bottom snowball.
Step 3
Drag a medium Sphere onto the workplane for the middle snowball.
Step 4
Drag a small Sphere onto the workplane for the head.
Step 5
Select the three spheres and click the Align button to center them vertically so they stack neatly.
Step 6
Click Group to combine the three stacked spheres into one snowman base.
Step 7
Drag a small Cone onto the workplane to make a carrot nose.
Step 8
Move the cone to the front center of the head so it sits where the nose should be.
Step 9
Rotate the cone so it points outward like a real carrot nose.
Step 10
Drag a tiny Sphere onto the workplane to make one eye.
Step 11
Duplicate the tiny sphere to create the second eye.
Step 12
Move both tiny spheres onto the head and space them evenly above the nose for eyes.
Step 13
Drag a Torus onto the workplane and place it around the neck to make a scarf loop.
Step 14
Click Export to download an STL or choose the 3D Print option to prepare your model for printing.
Step 15
Share your finished 3D snowman creation on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if Tinkercad doesn't have a Torus shape for the scarf loop?
If Torus is missing, make the scarf by dragging two Cylinders (one larger, one set as a Hole), align them around the neck and Group them to form a ring as an alternative to the Torus used around the neck.
Why won't my three spheres stack neatly when I click Align and Group, and how do I fix it?
If the spheres don't stack neatly after Align, make sure each sphere is sitting on the workplane or set their Z heights with the Ruler so the middle rests on the bottom and the head rests on the middle before clicking Group.
How can I adapt this 3D snowman project for younger or older kids?
For younger kids, simplify by using only two spheres and placing a pre-made cone nose without worrying about Align, while older kids can add buttons, stick arms, a hat, and use the Export step to prepare a printable STL.
What are easy ways to personalize or improve the snowman after finishing the basic model?
Personalize the snowman by adding small Cylinders for buttons and arms, a scaled Cylinder hat, coloring individual shapes before Grouping, or hollowing the model for lighter 3D printing when you click Export.
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Facts about 3D design and 3D printing
☃️ Classic snowmen are made from three stacked spheres — the same easy trick you’ll use to design your Tinkercad snowman!
🏢 Autodesk acquired Tinkercad in 2013, helping it grow into a popular tool for classrooms and makers.
🖨️ Most home 3D printers build objects layer by layer using filament in a process called FDM (fused deposition modeling).
🧊 Tinkercad is a free, web-based CAD tool where you can build 3D models by snapping together simple shapes.
📁 You can export your Tinkercad model as an STL or OBJ file to 3D print or share with friends online.
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