Create and 3D Print Your First Character in Blender

Name: Create and 3D Print Your First Character in Blender
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From Blender Basics to Your First 3D Printed Character: A Comprehensive Introduction

Created bySamuel Briskar

Last updated 11/2024

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What you'll learn

Basic navigation in Blender
Box 3D modeling of 3D characters in Blender
Sculpting basics in Blender
3D basics printing for 3D characters

Course content

6 sections • 46 lectures • 3h 19m total length

Introduction to the section1:03
Download Blender, learn why to use it, its flaws, and explore tips and tricks. Navigate basics, delete objects, manage collections, grab scale, add primitives, and switch perspective or orthographic views.
Where to download Blender 3D1:21
In this video, you will learn where to download Blender entirely for free and the differences between the versions of Blender. Even tips and tricks on how to download Blender to get updates automatically.
Why to use Blender 3D0:48
Blender is a free 3d software that opens doors to render, animation, sculpting, video editing, VFX, and architecture compositing, with potential careers or hobbies in today’s labor market.
First Impressions1:27
Open blender, compare versions, and navigate the general workspace to access sculpting, animation, VFX, and modeling tools. Learn how shortcuts and layout differences affect your workflow when starting a project.
Navigation in Blender 3D2:26
Navigate Blender 3D by orbiting around the selected object for a 360-degree view, pan with shift-drag, and zoom with the middle mouse button or ctrl-drag, while selecting multiple objects.
Working with collections1:03
Explore Blender collections to organize objects like the cube, light, and camera. Use eye icons to hide items and ensure the camera is enabled for rendering the final image.
Deleting Objects0:43
Perspective vs. Ortographic camera view3:13
Add, grab and scale objects6:48
Add primitives, grab with g, rotate with r, and scale with s, using the 3d cursor and axis locking; use orthographic view and apply transforms to maintain symmetry.
Duplicate Objects1:39
Duplicate objects in blender to speed up blocking, using shift plus D to create exact copies and rename duplicates such as sphere 001 and 002, then move with G.
You are ready0:27
Preparing our workspace7:58
Prepare your Blender workspace by starting a new project, clearing the scene, and using orthographic view. Add and align front and side references, rename assets, organize collections, and save often.

Introduction to section0:56
Character Analysis1:57
Analyze the concept of buzz in Blender using basic shapes - spheres, cylinders, squares, and triangles - to plan blocking, structure, and profile, then model the character with combined primitives.
Make nose and spikes5:58
Block your character in blender by applying modifiers and subdivision to turn a cube into a sphere, then sculpt with symmetry to shape the nose and spikes.
Finish spikes5:05
Develop and refine your first character in Blender for 3D printing by building with a sphere body, aligning references, adjusting features with proportional editing and symmetry.
Start creating sunglasses3:53
Apply symmetry and reference as you model sunglasses, duplicate and fit parts, build lenses with a cylinder, use mirror, poke faces, clipping, and deformation to refine the glasses.
Finish sunglasses4:27
Position the glasses origin using the 3D cursor and an empty to drive deformation, sculpt and bevel with subdivision for a clean front, back, and legs.
Make rims sunglasses and prepare body for legs4:02
Make legs3:22
Create and refine the character's legs in blender by building with cylinders, beveling edges, applying subdivisions, and mirroring for smooth, seamless integration with the body.
Make whistle and prepare the body for hands3:22
Fingers modeling3:22
Make tail and whistle string3:45
Learn to sculpt a blender character for 3d printing, adding glasses, rounded features, and a string around the neck with curve tools, bevel depth, and precise edits.
Finish whistle string and create bracelet3:50
Final 3D character blocking stage2:27
Create surfboard2:58
Learn to model a character and a surfboard-like frame in Blender, using references, cuts, and a boolean brush to create holes for 3D printing.
Finish surboard5:25

Intro to the section1:05
Transform your t-pose character by refining shapes, setting a reference-based pose, sculpting with brushes, and fine-tuning details like glasses and pants for a smooth polygon count 3d print.
Preparation of the model5:54
Learn to pose a Blender character by separating limbs from the body, using mirror modifiers, setting origins, and parenting parts for stable 3D printing while refining fingers and joints.
Posing body4:56
Pose a character in Blender by placing body parts relative to the torso, adjust arms and legs, and refine facial details using proportional editing and sculpt mode.
Posing hands4:42
Making sunglasses ready for 3D print4:52
Learn how to prepare a Blender glasses model for 3D printing by turning it into a solid, minimizing thin gaps, applying transforms, and sculpting to achieve a smooth, organic shape.
Preparing body for 3D print4:14
Refine the character's body for 3D printing in Blender by smoothing topology, recovering bevels, and preserving symmetry through careful sculpting and transformations.
Nose improvements4:44
Finishing nose and preparing the legs4:12
Sculpt the nose and refine the legs by adjusting topology, applying subdivision, and smoothing with brushes, then join the legs to the body and fix defects for a cohesive mesh.
Making proper pants4:53
Adding details, belly and surfboard5:09
Improving fingers4:36
Tuning final pose details3:11

Introduction to section0:28
Finish the character with final details and joints for stability, then switch to the slicer to optimize for a safe, successful 3D print of your first character.
Preparation of 3D character for 3D printing in Blender11:29
Discover how to prepare a Blender character for 3D printing by turning it into a multi-piece, welded model, remeshing, decimating, and exporting STL for printing.
Working in 3D printing software7:54

Requirements

No 3D skill needed as we go from very beginning downloading the Blender the 3D software

Description

Embark on your journey into 3D character creation with our comprehensive course designed for beginners. Starting with the installation of Blender, this course guides you through user-friendly techniques to craft your first 3D character.

Course Highlights:

Blender Installation and Setup: Learn to download and configure Blender, setting the foundation for your 3D modeling endeavors.
Character Modeling Techniques: Master straightforward methods for designing and modeling your initial 3D character, building confidence in your modeling skills.
Custom Material Creation: Discover how to develop unique materials to enhance the realism and appeal of your character.
Posing for 3D Printing: Gain insights into posing your character effectively to ensure optimal results in 3D printing.
Rendering for Presentation: Explore rendering techniques to showcase your work professionally, making your creations stand out.
3D Printing Tips and Tricks: Acquire valuable advice on preparing your models for 3D printing, ensuring a smooth transition from digital design to physical object.

By the end of this course, you'll possess the skills to create, pose, and render 3D characters, ready for presentation or 3D printing. Whether you aim to expand your artistic capabilities or venture into 3D printing, this course provides the essential knowledge to get you started.

Are you ready?

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to make first 3D characters in Blender.
3D modeling or 3D printing enthusiasts to find new hobby or start professional journey
Designers or developers to achieve new 3D skills

Create and 3D Print Your First Character in Blender

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Course content

Introduction to Blender12 lectures • 29min

Basic blocking 3D modeling in Blender15 lectures • 55min

Posing your 3D character12 lectures • 52min

Adding materials2 lectures • 21min

Make cool presentation of your 3D character2 lectures • 22min

3D print your character3 lectures • 20min

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