How to make a 2D illustration from a 3D model?

Question

Compass-3D

The point is in the title. There is a 3D model, how to make something like in the example out of it?



Experts, please help.

Answer 1

Throw it in Blender, tweak the parameters and render.
For example , like here:

The author even kindly posted the source

Answer 2

Make a render of the model and process it in a photo editor.