One aspect of the invention provides a solid freeform fabrication method of creating a three-dimensional article built at least in part from scaffolding layers. The method includes: providing a scaffolding material； providing a supporting material in a shape of a foamy layer； and contacting the scaffolding material with the foamy layer to form at least one scaffolding layer and thereby creating the three dimensional article. Another aspect of the invention provides a three-dimensional article manufactured by using the methods described herein. Yet another embodiment provides a three-dimensional article including: a scaffolding material and a supporting material in a shape of a foamy layer coupled to the scaffolding material.
