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How to build a building in Google SketchUp

Build a building in Google SketchUp

This video series takes you through every step of building a building in SketchUp and is taken from chapter 4 of "Google SketchUp for ...more

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How to create a poker game in SketchUp

Create a poker game in SketchUp

Poker in SketchUp? But isn't SketchUp a 3D modeling tool? It sure is, and you sure will learn how to create a poker game (well the table at ...more

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How to use lights and shadows in SketchUp 6

Use lights and shadows in SketchUp 6

Do you know where your shadow is? If you don't, it might be time to crack open SketchUp, download The Sketchup Show episode #42 and work ...more

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How to create Face Me components in SketchUp 6

Create Face Me components in SketchUp 6

This tutorial shows you a few ways to use images to make custom face me components in Google SketchUp 6. Mike demonstrates how to make your ...more

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How to model a house from an image in SketchUp 6

Model a house from an image in SketchUp 6

You don't have to have an authentic 2-dimensional CAD drawing to model a house or building in SketchUp, all you really need is a floor plan ...more

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How to model digital woodworking designs in SketchUp 6

Model digital woodworking designs in SketchUp 6

In this SketchUp software tutorial, Mike is back, responding to Robert ...more

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How to photomatch a chair component in SketchUp 6

Photomatch a chair component in SketchUp 6

Alright MacGyver, for this week's assignment, you're going to need a picture of a chair, and SketchUp. And maybe some duct tape. We're going ...more

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How to use LayOut in SketchUp 6 Pro

Use LayOut in SketchUp 6 Pro

Have you seen the new 'program-within-a-program' in Google Sketchup 6? It's called LayOut, and it provides SketchUp users a cool way to ...more

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How to use styles in SketchUp 6

Use styles in SketchUp 6

Mike explains the ins and outs of using Styles in SketchUp 6. There is so much to learn about working with styles, that this is a two-part ...more

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How to use the camera tools in SketchUp

Use the camera tools in SketchUp

If you've ever wondered how to get more precise views of your model, The Sketchup Show episode #12 is for you. Alex covers the three basic ...more

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How to use the sandbox tools in SketchUp 6

Use the sandbox tools in SketchUp 6

SketchUp 5 and up has a Sandbox. But there are a few rules to know before you're allowed to play. In this episode of The SketchUp Show, Alex ...more

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How to use the section tool in SketchUp

Use the section tool in SketchUp

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the sections in SketchUp 6. Mike takes a closer look at the Section Tool and how to ...more

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How to use the select tool in SketchUp 6

Use the select tool in SketchUp 6

This software tutorial shows you how to use the select tool in SketchUp, including its uses, functionality and favorite tips and tricks. The ...more

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How to animate a camera on a path in SketchUp 6

Animate a camera on a path in SketchUp 6

This SketchUp software tutorial shows you how to work with moving cameras. Learn how to animate Sketchup "cameras" along a precisely drawn ...more

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How to break apart a picture frame in Google SketchUp

Break apart a picture frame in Google SketchUp

This 3D modeling software tutorial shows one approach to breaking a ...more

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How to create standard & spiral staircases in SketchUp 6

Create standard & spiral staircases in SketchUp 6

It's one thing to learn how to model a building in SketchUp, and if ...more

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How to model a lantern in SketchUp 6

Model a lantern in SketchUp 6

How comfortable are you with designing products in SketchUp? Maybe you need a bit more practice? Why not try your hand at this SketchUp ...more

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How to model a roof with the Follow Me tool in SketchUp

Model a roof with the Follow Me tool in SketchUp

One of our favorite tools in SketchUp is the Follow-Me tool. It's the ...more

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How to model in SketchUp and Google 3D Warehouse

Model in SketchUp and Google 3D Warehouse

This tutorial is on using SketchUp to draw a simple 3D model with textures and using Google's 3D Warehouse. In addition, the potential for ...more

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How to create terrains with the sandbox tools in SketchUp 6

Create terrains with the sandbox tools in SketchUp 6

This two part software tutorial shows you how to work with the sandbox ...more

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Yum, geekdom fun. A Jar Jar salad. Wonderfully silly How-To from Only Knives: "A side dish from the Dark Side: Sculpt Jar Jar Binks out of a root vegetable." You'll need some serious ...

Sculpt Melted Cassette Tape Puddles Into Skulls

Cool cassette tape art by Atlanta based artist Brian Dettmer. From Design Boom: "...Dettmer was walking down the street he spotted a dead bird and an idea hit him. ‘here was this thing that used ...

This Dude Builds Glaciers. Here's How.

Most DIY freaks do-it-themselves because they love it. Because they're curious, creative, and like to take the long road (or figure out an ingenious short cut). In the case of Chewang Norphel (aka the ...

DIY Contortionist-Cycle

Finally, a well designed solution to studio-style living. The Contortionist bicycle. London-native Dominic Hargreaves, unhappy with the available options, designed this folding bike himself (true DIY ...

Flickr Photos Reveal Harvard's True Colors

Cartograms are usually pretty mundane, but throw in Flickr, Photoshop, and a well-known public place and you have an artistic representation of popular colors. Much more eye-grabbing than your common ...

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