Starfish
⚡ Beginner 🕐 20 minutes 🧒 Ages 6+ 🎨 Multi-colour
About this model
Create a fun 3D starfish inspired by the beach. You’ll trace a simple shape, add supports, then build volume and texture to bring your starfish to life.
1
Prepare your materials
Gather your pen, stencil, DoodlePad and filament before starting.
2
Trace the starfish
Trace the outline of your starfish using the stencil.
3
Create supports
Create small support shapes for each arm to give structure.
4
Build in 3D
Attach supports and start forming the 3D structure.
5
Reinforce structure
Strengthen the arms and adjust the shape if needed.
6
Add texture
Add details and texture to make it look realistic.
7. Final touches
Go over the surface in the opposite direction and smooth with your finger to get a clean shell effect.
Tutorial inspired by 3Doodler