Converting Raw Image To STL

This was a giant pain in the ass.

TL;DR: Gimp > png > Inkscape (trace bitmap) > svg > Blender (Import SVG > Convert to Curves > Convert to Mesh > Geometry Extrude) STL

1. Gimp:

   • Crop (Shift + C)
     
   • Color Correct
     
   • Export as PNG

2. Inkscape:

   • Path > Trace Bitmap
     
   • Color quantization
     
   • Export as Plain SVG (Verify layer selection is correct)
     

3. Blender:

   • Import > Scalable Vector Graphics
     
   • Select image > Select Object Mode > Select Object button > Convert to Curve
     
   • Select curve layer > curve tool settings > geometry > extrude x mm
   • Export to STL
     

4. Microsoft 3D Builder:

   • Open With 3D Builder
   • Import Model
   • Click to Repair
   • Save As: Finished Model