3D Modeling and Digital Sculpting
3D Modeling and Digital Sculpting Services
From a sketch, photo, scan or rough CAD to a print-ready 3D model. Our team sculpts characters and collectibles, builds precise CAD for manufacturing, and designs for additive manufacturing, then prints it all in house in Cypress, CA.
- ZBrush, Fusion, SolidWorks, Alias, Rhino, Blender
- Sculpting + CAD under one roof
- Print-ready files, printed in house
- Since 2008
What we do
Modeling services
Digital sculpting
Organic, high-detail models for characters, figures, collectibles, props and art pieces, sculpted in ZBrush.
CAD modeling
Precise, manufacturable solid models for prototypes, housings, fixtures and production parts.
Design for additive manufacturing (DfAM)
Redesigning parts to print better: fewer parts, less material, lattices and lightweighting.
Concept development
Turning an idea or sketch into a clear 3D concept you can review, refine and print.
Scan cleanup and data stitching
Turning 3D scan data into clean, watertight models or editable CAD.
File repair and optimization
Fixing broken meshes, wall thickness and tolerances so your file prints the first time.
Sculpting vs. CAD
Which kind of 3D modeling do you need?
| Digital sculpting | CAD modeling | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Characters, figures, faces, organic and artistic shapes | Mechanical parts, enclosures, assemblies, anything with exact dimensions |
| Tools | ZBrush, Blender | Autodesk Fusion, SolidWorks, Alias, Rhino |
| Typical output | High-resolution mesh (STL, OBJ) | Solid model (STEP) plus print files |
| Typical next step | PolyJet or SLA print, then paint or mold | SLS, MJF or SLA prototypes and production |
Many projects use both, like a sculpted figure on an engineered base. We handle that in one team.
Gallery
From sculpt to finished piece
A few examples of models we have sculpted, engineered and printed.
Process
How a modeling project works
- Share your starting point. Sketches, photos, reference art, scan data or existing CAD, plus size, use and deadline.
- Scope and quote. We confirm the deliverables, level of detail and number of review rounds, then quote the project.
- Model and review. We sculpt or model, then share renders or turntables for your feedback.
- Prepare for print. We check wall thickness, split parts where needed and add keys or tolerances for assembly.
- Deliver files or finished parts. Take the files, or have us print, finish and paint the final pieces in house.
Our work
Selected sculpting and modeling projects
Disney Cars Artist Series with Chip Foose
3D printed masters and paint deco for the Pixar Artist Series designed by Chip Foose, including a 1:18 Lightning McQueen and 1:43 McQueen, Mater and Fillmore.
Animator Littles Collection: Moana
Character collectible work for Disney's Animator Littles collection.
Colortopia at Epcot Innoventions
Industrial design, digital sculpting, 3D printing and short-run casting for the Glidden exhibit at Epcot, built with the WDI show electronics team.
Who we work with
Built for creators and engineers
- Toy and collectible brands that need sculpts ready for production.
- Film, entertainment and themed attractions that need props, characters and display pieces.
- Product and engineering teams that need CAD, DfAM and prototype-ready files.
- Artists and agencies that need their designs turned into physical pieces, including custom trophies and awards.
FAQ
3D modeling questions
What's included in 3D sculpting services?+
Sculpting the model from your references, review rounds with renders, and preparing the file for printing or production. We can also print, finish and paint the final piece in house.
What's the difference between digital sculpting and CAD?+
Sculpting is for organic, artistic shapes like characters and figures. CAD is for parts with exact dimensions, like enclosures and mechanical components. Many projects use both.
What do I need to get started?+
Anything that shows what you want: sketches, photos, reference art, scan data or existing files, plus the size, how it will be used and your deadline.
What file formats do you deliver?+
Print-ready STL, OBJ or 3MF meshes, and STEP for CAD work. Tell us what your team or manufacturer needs.
Can you model from a physical object?+
Yes. We can 3D scan the object, then clean up, modify or rebuild it as a sculpt or as CAD.
How is a modeling project priced?+
Every project is quoted after we review your references, since cost depends on detail, complexity and the number of revisions. Contact us with what you have and we'll scope it.
Have an idea you want to model?
Send us your sketches, photos or files and we'll scope your modeling project.
