Try Digital Sculpting with Taran3D

We are excited to announce that in partnership with STEAMhouse our very own Taran Singh will be leading a digital sculpting workshop in December.

A talented and experienced digital and clay sculptor, Taran has trained with some of the UKs leading experts in sculptors and has a special interest in the human form. 

The ‘Introduction to Digital Sculpting’ is a two-part online workshop taking place on 8th and 15thDecember 2020.

The workshop is as an introduction to digital sculpting using the free software Zbrush Core Mini. It’s been designed to help participants develop an understanding of the software and build new digital skills that can be integrated into their own projects and business ventures.

Open to SMEs only (self-employed or with your own business) this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented sculptor like Taran, develop your skills and learn new techniques.

This workshop is fully funded but places are limited. For full details on how you can try digital sculpting with Taran3D (including how to book) visit STEAMhouse.

Taran Singh 3D Designer

3D Sikh Manuscript

Sikh Manuscript by Sikh Museum Initiative on Sketchfab

After the recent success of our event with Leicester University, we wanted to share more of the intricate work we did on this rare Sikh manuscript. Just click to turn & open!

This work was part of our innovative project with Sikh Museum Initiative, The Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum. To find out more visit the website here

Workshop: Making 3D worlds SketchUp Meets Unity at STEAMhouse

This two day workshop is designed for beginners with little or no previous experience of 3D modelling. You will learn the basics of drawing and 3D modelling in SketchUp and use it to create a 3D environment which we will then make interactive using the Unity3D game engine.

SketchUp is a simple to learn 3D modelling software that makes it easy to draw digital 3D objects and spaces. The programme is used for a wide range of 3D modelling applications including  architectural design, woodworking, product design, game design, exhibition design and 3D printing. We will use SketchUp Free, which is the no cost version of SketchUp that runs online in a web browser.

In addition to SketchUp, you will also be introduced to the Unity3D game engine, which allows you to import and interact with 3D content in real-time. The Unity game engine has an intuitive workflow and allows you to create interactive environments that you can ‘walk’ around. The Unity Game engine is also free for personal and learning use.

Day One – Introduction to SketchUp

  • How to draw and extrude shapes
  • Measuring and inferencing along the correct axis
  • Modifying 3D geometry – moving, rotating, deleting
  • Building a space

Day two – Introduction to Unity3D Game Engine

  • Basic navigation
  • Importing and manipulating SketchUp models in Unity3D
  • Creating interactive digital spaces and environments

Free Intro to 3D Technologies Workshop

I will be teaching these free “Intro to 3D technologies” workshops for the @sikhmuseuminitiative project to raise awareness and provide free skills and training about how anyone interested in 3D technology can start to learn and make use of it in their daily work.

If you have ever been interested in photogrammetry, virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D modelling objects, 3D scanning or Google cardboard then sign up for the workshop. There will be practical demonstrations and advice on software and tools.

It’s totally free and we will be starting off at a basic level so perfect for beginners.

Leicester – 17th November 2018
– Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester LE2 7BY.
Birmingham – 1st December 2018
– Nishkam Centre, 6 Soho Road, Handsworth, B21 9BH.

Limited places – Go to www.sikhmuseum.org.uk to book a place.

3D Printing Workshop at ASW Exhibition

As part of the Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition project in 2017, we offered three days of creative craft activities and workshops. We thought that the final workshop would be a great opportunity to share some of the 3D technology that we had been utilising as part of our in-house artefact digitisation project. The aim was to get children interested in emerging 3D technologies like rapid prototyping and 3D printing.

3d model arrowheas

3D model of 18th Century arrowheads and resulting 3D print

3D printing is opening up inconceivable possibilities to design and build all kinds of imaginative objects directly from a desktop 3D printer. We explained via demonstration how a 3D printer works and what types of materials can be used. The children were very curious and asked loads of great questions like “how much do they cost?” and “what is the largest item you can print?”. We decided to create some commemorative medals

thought it would be great opportunity to showcase to the children how 3D printers can be used to produce original objects or recreate lost relics. The SMI team also wanted to give the children something they could take away with them. I designed and printed two keyring medal designs for the Anglo Sikh Wars exhibition that children could paint and take away with them as a souvenir.


It would have taken too long to 3D print 100 medals, so I decided to create the copies of the medal using casting techniques. I immersed the 3D printed medal in a liquid silicone rubber which solidified over 24 hours. The silicone mould could then be used to pour in Liquid polyurethane resin which sets within 15-20 minutes and turns into a solid plastic . The resin cast copies were then cleaned up and primed ready to be painted by the children attending the workshop.

During the workshop the children were able to see the 3D printer in action. They learnt about the different types of 3D printers and different materials that can be used. They also learnt how the technology is currently being used by enthusiasts and professionals in various industries. The children really enjoyed the workshop and were fascinated by the 3D printer. 

In addition to the 3D printing, the children present had a chance to try out some paper craft activities by creating 3D paper models of the Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar and the first letter of the Punjabi alphabet which is available to download here and here. The children really enjoyed the workshop and were fascinated by the 3D printer. Here are some of the comments we received from families who participated in the event.

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Interactive 3D for the Anglo Sikh Wars Exhibition

last year I  was approached by the Sikh Museum Initiative (SMI) and commissioned to produce a series of interactive 3D exhibits for an exhibition that was exploring the history surrounding the Anglo Sikh Wars that took place in 1845. The exhibition would take place at Newarke Houses Museum in Leicester from 11th March to 4th June 2017 and include a series of 7 expert lectures, outreach events and children’s activity sessions.

My role in the project included working with the SMI team to design the layout of the exhibition space as well as the initial branding and marketing material. I designed a concept for a logo which was further developed by an amazing artist called Kam Singh Samra from Birmingham, his visual design was not only distinctive but was the linchpin for the whole project. 

Anglo Sikh Wars Leaflet Design

Anglo Sikh Wars Leaflet Design

Logo Design by Kam Singh

Logo Design by Kam Singh

Use of 3D Visualisation to design the space

It became apparent very early on that designing an exhibition to fit in the physical space is very difficult, especially when you are going to be doing most of the work remotely. Therefore in our first visit to the Newarke Houses Museum, the rooms were surveyed to ensure accurate measurements. Read More

Transformers Logo 3D Print

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