The Sloyd blog

Techniques, tips and strategies for creating amazing 3D content!
3D Printing

How to Use Sloyd for 3D Printed Board Game Pieces

Design & 3D print custom board game pieces with Sloyd.ai's AI. Create unique tokens, dice, & miniatures to level up your tabletop game night
Game Development

Why Game Devs Are Switching to Generative 3D Tools

Revolutionize your game dev workflow. See how generative 3D AI helps you create custom 3D assets from text or images in minutes, not days.
Game Development

Using Sloyd for Low Poly Game Assets

Generate game-ready low poly 3D assets with AI. Create stylized models for Roblox, Fortnite, & Unity. Go from idea to optimized asset in minutes.
3D Printing

Best Practices for 3D Printing with Sloyd

Turn your Sloyd.ai designs into reality! Get our best tips for flawless 3D printing, from presets and STL exports to essential slicer settings.
Game Development

How to Convert Sloyd Models to Game-Engine Format

Export optimized, game-ready 3D models from Sloyd.ai. Learn the best formats (GLB) & settings for a seamless import into Unity or Unreal Engine.
Game Development

Can You Create Game Assets with AI? Yes—Here’s How

Create game-ready 3D assets with AI. Learn a fast workflow using Text-to-3D and get optimization tips for Unity & Unreal. Boost your game dev
3D Modeling

Making 3D Models for Product Visualization with AI

Learn to create stunning 3D models for product visualization with AI. Turn text or images into high-quality renders to boost your e-commerce sales.
3D Printing

How to Design Your Own 3D Printable Toys

Design and 3D print amazing custom toys from your imagination. Our guide shows how to use AI tools like text-to-3D to create safe, printable models.
3D Modeling

Unity Texture Baking for Game Assets

Learn the essential techniques and tools for effective texture baking in Unity to optimize game assets and enhance visual quality.
3D Modeling

Parametric vs. Generative 3D Modeling

Explore the differences between parametric and generative 3D modeling, their applications, and how to choose the right approach for your project.
Sloyd Tutorial

10 Must-Try Templates in Sloyd for New Creators

New to 3D? Create game-ready models in minutes with Sloyd.ai. Explore 10 easy generators for beginners, from swords to treasure chests. Start now
3D Modeling

Top Hyper 3D Alternatives for 3D Model Generation

Explore top Hyper 3D alternatives for AI-powered 3D modeling. Discover why Sloyd is the best choice for text-to-3D and image-to-3D creation.
3D Printing

Comparing AI Tools for 3D Printing Miniatures

Create custom miniatures for 3D printing with AI! We compare Sloyd, Meshy, and 3DStudioAI to find the best tool for your tabletop STL files.
Sloyd Tutorial

How to Create 3D Assets with AI in a Consistent Style

This post explains how to use Sloyd’s Custom Style feature to keep AI-generated 3D assets consistent with your game’s art direction. By uploading a reference image, you can guide the AI to match your desired style across props, characters, and environments.
3D Printing

Fastest Way to Create STL Files from a Sketch

Turn your sketch into a 3D printable STL file in minutes! Learn how to use AI image-to-3D tech to easily convert 2D drawings to optimized models.