# Practice 3D Sculpting with a Customizable Model

**URL:** <https://forum.formlabs.com/t/practice-3d-sculpting-with-a-customizable-model/7708>\
**Category:** Projects & Prints\
**Created:** [April 6, 2016, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/practice-3d-sculpting-with-a-customizable-model/7708 "2016-04-06T19:37:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![LaurenLamperski](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/laurenlamperski/32/5932_2.png) [@LaurenLamperski](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/LaurenLamperski)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2016, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/practice-3d-sculpting-with-a-customizable-model/7708/1 "2016-04-06T19:37:17Z")

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This thread is based on our recent blog post [Practice 3D Sculpting with a Customizable Model](http://formlabs.com/stories/practice-3d-sculpting-custom-model/). Read it first to discuss it here.

Recently, Formlabs engineer @brian_chan wanted to improve his 3D modeling skills. To get started, he used a customizable STL model that was shaped like a generic four-legged animal. With just digital sculpting software and a pen tablet, he turned the model into all types of creatures, from a griffin to a Shiba Inu. You can download the STL below and use it to practice 3D modeling on your own:

[Download the Customizable Model](http://formlabs.com/media/upload/animal.stl)

![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/formlabs/original/2X/7/750ab3b33a40b9384bcf54e5409d774b09cdf22a.png)

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**Author:** ![ESpy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/espy/32/6029_2.png) [@ESpy](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/ESpy)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/practice-3d-sculpting-with-a-customizable-model/7708/2 "2016-04-06T20:15:05Z")

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3DCoat has something kind-of similar: It has a head & figure model that can provide a base for sculpting over & above the basic primitives.