Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Use Collections
Collections are more than just a way to organize the things you're interested
in, it's also your own to-do list on Thingiverse. Every user has a default “Things
to Make” collection; use it to keep track of the things you want to remember
to make later. How much of your “Things to Make” collection has been made
and shared using “I made one!”? Can you get to 100%?
Take Good Photos
Whenever you share a thing or a physical copy on Thingiverse, you will want
to upload a good photo along with it. Strong, clear photographs will help your
thing stand out in a sea of other things and is essential for being featured on
the home page. You don't need an overly expensive digital camera to get a
good photo. The most important things are to have a clean, uncluttered
backdrop and a lot of natural light. There's no right way to capture your thing
so play with different angles and shots and have fun with it. Use photo editing
software to crop your image and adjust the colors so it really pops.
Write Good Descriptions and Instructions
Providing a good description and set of instructions is another key to the
success of your thing. Provide a clear and concise description for what your
thing is, what it's useful for and why somebody might want to make it. In your
instructions, mention which print options you used, along with any tricks that
can make things go more smoothly.
Derivative Works
Did your thing start life as another thing? Did you find inspiration from other
things? Be sure to use add those as ancestors of your thing. Just copy/paste
the Thingiverse URLs in the Thing Editor. Keeping track of ancestry helps the
community keep track of the thing's family tree, and gives credit to the hard
work of other makers.
For some interesting derivative works from 3D scans, check
out what folks have been doing with the Met Hackathon
