SketchUp 3D is software used to create three-dimensional objects on your computer screen. There’s a free version as well as a professional version. The free version is a great way to get started creating and playing with 3D objects. It’s perfect for people who are interested to create with technology but maybe not coding.
These SketchUp projects provide a range of ideas you can work with to create your own objects and environments.
The SketchUp Basics (for K-12)
This tutorial describes the basic settings of SketchUp. It’s a great place to start and become familiar with the software.
The link to this video at the bottom of this article also should show other videos in the series. These videos are designed to train K-12 teachers but anyone can learn.
Build a Simple House
This Sketchup project shows how to build a simple house then add a door, windows, and other details. It’s also a simple introduction to key tools like extend, push pull, orbit, and the components popup to select materials.
How to Create a Vase
This tutorial shows how to create a vase, a process which can be repeated for any object.
How to Create and Use Scenes
Once you’ve mastered the basics and feel comfortable with SketchUp, this tutorial shows how to use scenes in SketchUp to remember different views of your object. It’s part of the SketchUp Training Series on YouTube.
The link to this training series video at the bottom of this article also should show other videos in the series, on the right side of the YouTube page, so you can explore the software.
Learn More
Download Sketchup
http://www.sketchup.com/download
SketchUp
http://www.sketchup.com/
http://www.sketchup.com/learn
http://help.sketchup.com/en/article/95079
http://extensions.sketchup.com/
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%22sketchup+tutorial%22
http://vimeo.com/search?q=%22sketchup+tutorial%22
SketchUp for Education K-12
http://www.sketchup.com/3Dfor/k12-education
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/
SketchUp Video on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/SketchUpVideo
SketchUp 3D Warehouse
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/
10 SketchUp Tips Every Modeler Should Know
http://www.mastersketchup.com/10-sketchup-tips/
SketchUp School
https://www.youtube.com/user/4sketchupgo2school
http://www.sketchupschool.com/
http://www.sketchupschool.com/sketchup-tutorials
Master SketchUp
https://www.youtube.com/user/MasterSketchupdotcom
http://www.mastersketchup.com/
https://twitter.com/mastersketchup
https://www.facebook.com/MasterSketchup
Sketchucation
SketchUp Plugins
http://sketchupplugins.com/
http://www.sketchupwarehouse.com/
SketchUp Artists
http://www.sketchupartists.org/
3D Printing from SketchUp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPQliNKJKto
http://www.sketchup.com/3Dfor/3D-printing
How to Create and Use 3D Scenes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27pPHd983ws&list=UU50lv4EYY1N1_-B495meX8w
SketchUp for K-12 Education: Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXIjCf8Af-M&index=24&list=UU50lv4EYY1N1_-B495meX8w
How to Create a Vase
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PziwoZZSX64
http://www.mastersketchup.com/sketchup-tutorial-how-to-create-a-vase/