Making Stuff to 3D Print

A lot of people have demonstrated interest in working with 3D printing technology. A great tool for creating designs is Sketchup. Like all tools, it requires some effort to learn in order to use well. The best place to start is by watching some of the Getting Started videos and doing the tutorials. Below is the first one.
  You will need to export your Sketchup file as an STL file in order to print it. You can do this if you install the Export STL extension. You will later slice your STL file. (This creates gcode.) This code tells the printer how to lay down the plastic.

In order for files to print, files need to be "water tight".  Use NetFabb Basic to repair files and make them watertight. (Video).

Printing with Sketchup Tips

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Poster Requirements - Q2

1. Create a poster with a useful message to be displayed in school
2. Size: To Be Decided
3. Colors: millions
4. Attractive (Pulls people in; is engaging)
5. To the point, clear and concise
6. Includes visual elements created in Illustrator.
7. Has good typography
8. Has good layout

Possible tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Camera

In comments below, briefly describe your poster idea:
1) Audience
2) Message
3) Text
4) Visual

Shepard Fairey