PROJECT: A retro wall clock for beginners

By Christopher Tyler on February 22, 2013

This project walks through various aspects of modeling and setting up a retro style wall clock. It is geared towards beginners with limited experience in 3D. Each tutorial is a small component of an otherwise finished project.


A retro wall clock, for beginners, Part 1. This beginners tutorial shows how to replicate a part using shapes and instances. This is for people new to Design 3D who want to gain a better understanding for working in 3D.
A retro wall clock, for beginners, Part 2. This beginners tutorial shows how to apply a material to an object, then orient and position the bitmap.
A retro wall clock, for beginners, Part 3. This beginners tutorial shows how to use a deformation lattice.
A retro wall clock, for beginners, Part 4. This beginners tutorial shows how to use the polygon Extrude and Bevel tools.
A retro wall clock, for beginners, Part 5. This beginners tutorial shows how to use the Skin tool.