> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/mesh-techniques/other-techniques.md).

# Other Techniques

- [Thicken a Mesh with Grasshopper](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/mesh-techniques/other-techniques/thicken-a-mesh-using-weaverbird-and-grasshopper.md): Thickening a mesh is an important step in producing printable objects.
- [Mesh Manipulation with Blender](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/mesh-techniques/other-techniques/blender.md)
- [Custom Supports in Meshmixer](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/3d-printing/key-techniques/mesh-techniques/other-techniques/custom-supports-in-meshmixer.md): Whilst makerbot automatically generates support material, it can be inefficient and hard to clean. This guide will show users how to create customized support material through meshmixer.