Makerspace 3D Challenge Information Page

Challenge Information 

Customise your very own working whimsical windmill by editing the template. Add your own scenery and characters. You can even add to the windmill propellers. Models can be further customised by painting with acrylic paint pens at home like the model shown.

A traditional German Christmas decoration that allows for a rotating scene, made possible by thermal or wind power and a windmill top. It is believed to be the precursor to the Christmas tree and is a loved German folk tradition that’s more than 200 years old. Use of candles with your model is not recommended.

Make use of the simple and efficient modelling tool, Tinkercad, at either Ipswich Central Library or Springfield Central Library to start. You can customize the templates we have made or make your own from scratch.

We recommend you complete our 3D modelling course or have experience with basic 3D modelling programs before you begin, if you have not already done so.
We can incorporate this challenge into the session so ask us about our Free one-on-one sessions when you visit or head to the Ipswich Libraries website under Makerspace and Book a Champion today!

How to Participate

1. Visit the Springfield Central Makerspace or Ipswich Central Makerspace and speak with a Makerspace officer to get you registered, Fill out the Registration Form.
2. Makerspace Officer will then give you access to Tinkercad
3. Design your scenery and characters and add them to the template or your create your own.
4. Show your entry to the Makerspace staff. They will assist you in saving your work, filling out the Makers Certificate, apply any finishing touches to assist with printing and add your creation to the print queue.  
5. Wait for the 3D print to finish and come in and collect once you are contacted.

Challenge concludes on the 30th of January 2026
Note: Dates of conclusion are subject to change and may not be reflected here.

Registration Information