Before you pick a place that’s going to make your 3D object, you need a 3D model to actually print. There are a few things you need to consider when you’re looking for something to make.

Got a bunch of home-improvement dreams but you’re not quite sure where to start? Let a free or inexpensive three-dimensional floor plan program be your guide. While making a 3D model is no ...

Now you can make a 3D model of anything you can photograph, with free software from Autodesk and inexpensive online 3D printing services.

Later, when you're ready to create your own furniture, you can build 3D models from scratch or customize existing designs downloaded from websites such as thingiverse.com.