How to Design a Fries & Ketchup Serving Cup Using 3D CAD Software
Designing a fries and ketchup serving cup is a fun way to combine creativity, functionality, and 3D modeling. In this article, we’ll show you how to create a practical serving cup using SelfCAD, an intuitive 3D modeling platform that makes it easy to design customized objects for everyday use. You’ll learn how to shape the cup, create a dedicated space for ketchup, and refine the design to hold fries neatly while keeping the sauce easily accessible. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced 3D designer, this project is a great opportunity to develop your SelfCAD skills while creating a fun and useful serving accessory.
Follow along with the interactive tutorial at; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/2w614i2452e4r2b3x5u6j2u1o11s6pe255g1
Once you launch the editor;
From the generators category on the toolbar choose shape generator; Set top radius to 25, bottom radius to 50, number of edges to 64, height to 25, bevel segment to 1 bevel level to 20
Click + button to add new segment; Set top radius to 50, height to 100, bevel segment to 0.
Tick the checkmark to finalize shape generator
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 47, Bottom radius to 22, horizontal segments to 128, position y to 25, position y to 70, rotation x to 90.
Click on shape 1 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 4 to subtract.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
Click to activate polygon selection; Click on highlighted region to select it
Click rotate on the toolbar; Set x to -315.
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose sphere; Set radius to 25, horizontal segments to 50, position y to 75, position z to 30.
Tick the checkmark to finalize sphere
Click cube selection on the toolbar; Set bottom to 20
Tick the checkmark to finalize cube selection
Click on highlighted region to deselect it, Click delete button to delete selected objects
Click move on the toolbar; Set z to 18.5.
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
From the modify category on the toolbar choose add thickness; Set thickness to 2
Click on shape 1 to select it, Click Boolean on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.
Tick the checkmark to finalize union
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
